Bajatey Raho(2013)
Bajatey Raho is a 2013 Hindi-language revenge comedy film directed by Shashant Shah. The cast includes Tusshar Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Vishakha Singh, and Ravi Kishan. The story follows Sukhi and his family as they plan a series of cons to take down Sabbarwahl, a wealthy businessman who cheated Sukhi's father to death. The film blends comedy with thriller elements and was shot in Delhi. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Ravi Kishan's performance but criticized the weak screenplay. The movie had a limited theatrical release on July 26, 2013, and grossed $69,085 worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Plex, Prime Video, Eros Now, MX Player, Airtel Xstream Play, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 26 July 2013
- Director
- Shashant Shah
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
After a cunning businessman cheats his father to death, Sukhi teams up with his family and friends to get revenge. They have no money and no experience, but they must con the powerful Sabbarwahl to save their family from ruin. Can ordinary people beat a rich villain at his own game?
“Con vs Evil — the fight begins”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bajatey Raho
Cast reunions in this film: Vinay Pathak & Ranvir Shorey (10 films together), Ravi Kishan & Ranvir Shorey (2 films together), and Vinay Pathak & Shashant Shah (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bajatey Raho' is a Hindi phrase meaning 'keep playing on', often used to encourage persistence.
- Actor Vinay Pathak, known for comic roles, played a serious character in this film, which was a change for him.
- The movie was shot in Delhi, using real locations to show the city's middle-class neighborhoods.
- It was produced by Sohail Maklai Productions, a company that had mostly made action films before this comedy.
- The story revolves around a revenge con, a theme less common in Hindi cinema compared to typical family dramas.
- Despite having popular actors like Tusshar Kapoor, the film did not do well at the box office in India.
- Director Zafar Khan also helped write the screenplay, drawing from real-life stories of small-time scams.