Bol Bachchan(2012)
Bol Bachchan is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Ajay Devgn. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Asin, and Prachi Desai in lead roles. The story follows Abbas Ali, a young man who moves to a new town and is forced to lie about his identity to secure a job with a wealthy, eccentric boss who despises liars. The narrative is set in the fictional town of Ranakpur and revolves around the escalating complications of Abbas's deception. The film is a loose adaptation of the 1979 classic Gol Maal and is noted for its blend of slapstick comedy, dramatic action sequences, and family-centric themes. It received mixed critical reviews but was a commercial success, grossing over ₹165 crore worldwide. Bol Bachchan was released in theatres on 6 July 2012.
Quick Facts
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- Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 6 July 2012
- Director
- Rohit Shetty
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Abbas Ali moves to a new town with his sister to start fresh. To get a job with a powerful but kind-hearted boss, he lies about his name and religion. The boss hates liars. Abbas must keep his lie alive while falling in love with the boss's sister. His deception spirals into a series of hilarious and dangerous situations.
“Truth or dare? He chose to lie.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bol Bachchan
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay Devgan & Rohit Shetty (11 films together), Himesh Reshammiya & Asrani (4 films together), Himesh Reshammiya & Neeraj Vora (4 films together), Ajay Devgan & Asrani (4 films together), Ajay Devgan & Abhishek Bachchan (4 films together), and Asrani & Neeraj Vora (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film is an official remake of the 1979 Hindi comedy Gol Maal, which was also directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
- Actor Ajay Devgn performed many of his own stunts, including the climactic fight scene on moving trucks.
- The character name 'Abbas Ali' was changed from the original film's 'Ram Prasad' to accommodate the plot's dual-identity theme.
- The song 'Jab Se Dekha Hai Tumko' is a recreated version of a track from the 1979 film.
- This was the first collaboration between director Rohit Shetty and actor Abhishek Bachchan, who plays the lead role.
- The film's title 'Bol Bachchan' is a playful nod to Abhishek Bachchan's surname and a common Hindi phrase meaning 'to tell tales'.
- It was a major box office success, earning over ₹1.5 billion worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2012.