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Gali Gali Chor Hai(2012)

5.6/10
Hindi mins

Gali Gali Chor Hai (2012) is a Hindi film directed by Rumi Jaffery . Starring Akshaye Khanna, Shriya Saran and Mugdha Godse. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Gali Gali Chor Hai stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2012.

Director:Rumi Jaffery
Mood:
darkemotionalfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
3 February 2012
Director
Rumi Jaffery
Language
Hindi
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

Bharat is a cashier and part-time actor who plays the god Hanuman in a local play. When his table fan is stolen, he gets trapped in a corrupt system where everyone demands bribes to help him. Even an ordinary man can only take so much, and Bharat eventually reaches his breaking point.

A stolen fan sparks a common man's war on corruption.

Film Details

5.6Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date3 February 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsGali Gali Main Chor Hai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalfunny
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Tonesatirical
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title is a twist on a popular Hindi phrase 'Gali Gali Mein Shor Hai', which means 'there is noise in every street'.
  • Akshaye Khanna, who plays the lead, took a break from acting for nearly three years after this film's release.
  • The story was inspired by real-life bureaucratic hurdles and corruption faced by common people in India.
  • Director Rumi Jaffery is better known as a screenwriter for comedies, making this social drama a departure from his usual work.
  • The film's soundtrack includes a rare playback singing appearance by veteran actor Annu Kapoor.
  • It was shot extensively in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, to capture a small-town atmosphere.
  • Despite its critical take on corruption, the movie underperformed at the box office upon release.

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Frequently Asked Questions