Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns(2013)
'Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. The film stars Jimmy Sheirgill, Mahi Gill, Irrfan Khan, and Soha Ali Khan. It is the sequel to the 2011 film 'Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster'. The story follows a crippled royal, his alcoholic wife, and a fallen prince who returns to reclaim his family's honor. The film is set in a decaying palace in North India and explores themes of power, betrayal, and obsession. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and dialogues. Jimmy Sheirgill won the Best Actor award at the 11th Norway Bollywood Film Festival. The film was a moderate box office success, grossing ₹28.80 crore worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Hotstar, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 8 March 2013
- Director
- Tigmanshu Dhulia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A crippled king named Aditya is trapped in a loveless marriage with the alcoholic Madhavi. A fallen prince named Indrajeet returns to take revenge and win the love of a modern girl named Ranjana. Aditya wants Ranjana for himself. The two men clash in a violent fight for power, pride, and love.
“Power, pride, and a deadly love triangle.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns
Cast reunions in this film: Irrfan Khan & Tigmanshu Dhulia (4 films together), Jimmy Shergill & Tigmanshu Dhulia (4 films together), Mahie Gill & Jimmy Shergill (3 films together), Irrfan Khan & Jimmy Shergill (3 films together), Jimmy Shergill & Deepraj Rana (3 films together), and Mahie Gill & Tigmanshu Dhulia (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was originally 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 2' but was changed to 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns' to emphasize it as a direct sequel.
- Director Tigmanshu Dhulia cast Jimmy Sheirgill, who played a different character in the first film, as the new gangster Indarjeet Singh.
- The character of Madhavi Devi, played by Mahie Gill, was inspired by the archetype of the 'drunkard queen' seen in some Indian folklore and literature.
- The movie was shot extensively in real palaces and havelis in Rajasthan to maintain the authentic royal atmosphere.
- Soha Ali Khan, who plays Ranjana, learned to ride a horse specifically for her role in the film.
- The film's climax scene involving a chess game was a deliberate metaphor for the power struggles between the main characters.
- Despite being a sequel, the movie performed better at the box office than the first 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster' film.