Dum Maaro Dum(2011)
Dum Maaro Dum is a 2011 Hindi crime thriller film directed by Rohan Sippy. The cast includes Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Rana Daggubati, and Prateik Babbar. The story follows ACP Vishnu Kamath, an honest police officer in Goa, as he battles a powerful drug lord named Michael 'Micky' Barbosa. The narrative also focuses on Lorry, a young student who becomes an unwitting drug mule. The film highlights the dark underbelly of Goa's tourist paradise, showing the drug trade, police corruption, and the destruction of innocent lives. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its stylish direction and strong performances. The movie was released on 22 April 2011 in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 22 April 2011
- Director
- Rohan Sippy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
ACP Vishnu Kamath wants to stop the drug trade in Goa. He is an honest cop in a corrupt system. A young student named Lorry gets caught with drugs. Vishnu uses him to trap the ruthless drug lord Micky Barbosa. But Micky is always one step ahead. Vishnu must risk everything to bring him down.
“Goa's paradise hides a deadly secret.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Dum Maaro Dum
Cast reunions in this film: Deepika Padukone & Pritam Chakraborty (7 films together), Bipasha Basu & Pritam Chakraborty (6 films together), Deepika Padukone & Abhishek Bachchan (4 films together), Bipasha Basu & Abhishek Bachchan (4 films together), Vidya Balan & Abhishek Bachchan (3 films together), and Rohan Sippy & Abhishek Bachchan (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title song 'Dum Maaro Dum' is a remake of a 1971 song from the film 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna', originally picturized on actress Zeenat Aman.
- Actor Abhishek Bachchan performed his own stunts for the film, including a risky car chase sequence shot on Goa's winding roads.
- The film faced legal issues and protests in Goa for its portrayal of the state's drug trade and nightlife, leading to minor edits.
- Director Rohan Sippy cast newcomer Prateik Babbar in a key role, marking one of Babbar's early major film appearances.
- The movie's climax was shot at Chapora Fort in Goa, a location also famous from the film 'Dil Chahta Hai'.
- South Indian actor Rana Daggubati made his Hindi film debut with this movie, playing a character named Joki.
- The film's background score was composed by Pritam, who incorporated electronic and rock elements to match its thriller tone.