Phata Poster Nikla Hero(2013)
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film stars Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz in lead roles. Padmini Kolhapure plays Vishwas's mother. The story follows a young man who pretends to be a police officer after being mistaken for one. His lies spiral out of control when a real gangster targets him. The film blends slapstick comedy with family drama and action sequences. It was produced by Tips Industries. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but performed moderately at the box office. It was released on 20 September 2013 in theaters worldwide.
Phata Poster Nikla Hero is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Zee5.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 20 September 2013
- Director
- Rajkumar Santoshi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Vishwas wants to be an actor but his mother wants him to be a cop. After he accidentally stops a robbery, everyone thinks he is a police officer. He plays along with the lie. Soon, a dangerous gangster believes he is a real threat. Vishwas must use his acting skills to survive and save his family.
“The biggest lie becomes his biggest adventure”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Phata Poster Nikla Hero
Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Mishra & Saurabh Shukla (7 films together), Shahid Kapoor & Pritam Chakraborty (7 films together), Sanjay Mishra & Mukesh Tiwari (6 films together), Sanjay Mishra & Zakir Hussain (5 films together), Mukesh Tiwari & Pritam Chakraborty (4 films together), and Ileana D'Cruz & Saurabh Shukla (2 films together).
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.