Gali Gali Chor Hai(2012)
Gali Gali Chor Hai is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language black comedy film directed by Rumi Jaffery. The cast includes Akshaye Khanna, Shriya Saran, Mugdha Godse, Annu Kapoor, and Satish Kaushik. The story follows Bharat, a cashier and Ramleela performer in Bhopal, who loses his job after being falsely accused of theft. He encounters corruption at every turn—from police to banks to hospitals—leading to his father's death and his own descent into crime. The film uses dark humor to critique systemic corruption in Indian society. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its satirical tone and Akshaye Khanna's performance. The film was released on 2 March 2012.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 3 February 2012
- Director
- Rumi Jaffery
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Bharat, a simple cashier in Bhopal, is fired for a theft he did not commit. As he tries to get justice, every official demands a bribe. Desperate after his father's death, he turns to crime. But when he is caught, he decides to expose the corrupt system in court.
“Thieves are everywhere.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Gali Gali Chor Hai
Cast reunions in this film: Satish Kaushik & Annu Kapoor (7 films together), Mushtaq Khan & Satish Kaushik (4 films together), Satish Kaushik & Rumi Jaffery (4 films together), Shriya Saran & Murli Sharma (3 films together), Satish Kaushik & Akshaye Khanna (3 films together), and Shriya Saran & Akshaye Khanna (2 films together).
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.