F.A.L.T.U(2011)
F.A.L.T.U is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Remo D'Souza and produced by Vashu Bhagnani under Puja Entertainment. The cast includes Jackky Bhagnani, Puja Gupta, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Angad Bedi, with Riteish Deshmukh and Arshad Warsi in supporting roles. The story follows four academically struggling students who, after being rejected by every college, create a fake university called Fakirchand and Lakirchand Trust University. The film critiques India's rigid education system that prioritizes high marks over practical skills. Its soundtrack, composed by Sachin-Jigar, features popular songs like 'Party Abhi Baki Hai' and 'Leja Tu Mujhe'. The movie received mixed reviews for its lighthearted comedy and energetic music but was criticized for its simplistic plot and lack of depth. It was released theatrically on April 1, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Zee5, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 April 2011
- Director
- Remo D'souza
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Four friends fail to get into any college because of their low marks. Instead of giving up, they create a fake university online. But their plan backfires when hundreds of other rejected students apply. Now they must actually build a real college to keep the lie alive.
“Failures? Not anymore.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for F.A.L.T.U
Cast reunions in this film: Arshad Warsi & Riteish Deshmukh (5 films together), Arshad Warsi & Jackky Bhagnani (2 films together), Arshad Warsi & Vijay Kumar Arora (2 films together), and Remo D'Souza & Vijay Kumar Arora (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title F.A.L.T.U. stands for Fakirchand and Lakirchand Trust University, a made-up name in the story.
- This was choreographer Remo D'Souza's directorial debut for a full-length feature film.
- Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who plays a lead, also co-produced the movie under his production company.
- The popular song 'Char Baj Gaye' from the film was shot at a real college festival in Mumbai.
- The movie's plot was loosely inspired by the 2006 Hollywood film 'Accepted', but with local changes.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was a surprise box office success, earning over twice its budget.
- A key comedy scene involves the fake university offering a silly course called 'Bachelor of Fun'.