Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2(2012)
Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language crime film directed by Anurag Kashyap. The ensemble cast includes Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadha, Huma Qureshi, and Tigmanshu Dhulia. The story follows Faizal Khan as he seeks revenge for his father's murder while navigating the coal mafia of Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The film spans from the 1990s to 2009, depicting power struggles between three crime families. It is noted for its explicit violence, dark humor, and folk music soundtrack. The combined two-part film won the National Film Award for Best Audiography and a Special Mention for Nawazuddin Siddiqui's performance. It also won four Filmfare Awards including Best Film (Critics). The film was released on 8 August 2012 in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 8 August 2012
- Director
- Anurag Kashyap
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Rating
- 8.4/10
Storyline
Faizal Khan watches his father get murdered. Now he wants revenge. He must take on the powerful coal mafia of Wasseypur. But enemies are everywhere. Even his own family might betray him. Faizal will stop at nothing to settle the score.
“Revenge is a family business.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2
Cast reunions in this film: Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Anurag Kashyap (7 films together), Anurag Kashyap & Rajeev Ravi (7 films together), Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Tigmanshu Dhulia (4 films together), Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Rajeev Ravi (3 films together), Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Manoj Bajpayee (3 films together), and Anurag Kashyap & Tigmanshu Dhulia (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's iconic song 'Kaala Rey' was shot in a single continuous take, which was very challenging for the crew.
- Many actors in the film are non-professionals from Wasseypur, adding to its raw and authentic feel.
- The movie was originally planned as one film but was split into two parts due to its long runtime.
- Director Anurag Kashyap used real locations in Wasseypur, including the actual coal mines, for filming.
- The character Faizal Khan's signature glasses were inspired by a pair the actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui found in a local market.
- The film's dialogue became so popular that phrases like 'Keh ke lenge' entered everyday slang in parts of India.
- It was the first Indian film to be screened at the Sundance Film Festival in the United States.