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Phata Poster Nikla Hero(2013)

4.9/10
Hindi mins

Phata Poster Nikla Hero (2013) is a Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Phata Poster Nikla Hero stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2013.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
Theatrical Release
20 September 2013
Director
Rajkumar Santoshi
Language
Hindi
GudVibe Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

A young man dreams of being an actor, but his mother wants him to join the police. His life gets complicated when he's dressed like an officer for a photo shoot and is mistaken for a real inspector. This mix-up pulls him into a dangerous situation with a gang of criminals.

Aspiring actor. Mistaken cop. Real danger.

Film Details

4.9Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date20 September 2013

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
familyidentitylovefriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title is a playful twist on the famous Hindi phrase 'phata poster nikla hero', which is used when a star's face is revealed on a movie poster.
  • Rajkumar Santoshi returned to directing a comedy after a gap of 10 years, his last being 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani' in 2009.
  • Actress Ileana D'Cruz, who played the female lead, was shooting this film simultaneously with another big hit, 'Main Tera Hero'.
  • The movie includes a cameo appearance by veteran actor Salman Khan, who plays himself in a fun promotional scene.
  • Despite being an action-comedy, the film's music was composed by Pritam, who is known for his romantic and peppy numbers.
  • The film's plot of mistaken identity is a classic comedy trope, but it was marketed as a family entertainer with a message about following one's dreams.
  • This was one of the last films released under the production banner 'Tips Industries', which had been a major player in Bollywood for decades.

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