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Desi Boyz(2011)

5.8/10
Hindi mins

Desi Boyz (2011) is a Hindi film directed by Rohit Dhawan. Starring Akshay Kumar, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Desi Boyz stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2011.

Director:Rohit Dhawan
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
25 November 2011
Director
Rohit Dhawan
Language
Hindi
GudVibe Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

Two friends in the UK are struggling for money. To earn cash fast, they start working as male escorts. The job pays well, but it soon causes major problems in their personal lives.

Two friends. One wild job. Lives turned upside down.

Film Details

5.8Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date25 November 2011
Also Known AsMänner für eine Nacht - Desi Boyz

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshipsurvivallovefamily
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Desi Boyz: Men at Work' before being shortened.
  • Akshay Kumar and John Abraham had previously starred together in the hit film 'Garam Masala' in 2005.
  • The song 'Jhak Maar Ke' samples the 1980s Punjabi pop hit 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya' by Bally Sagoo.
  • Director Rohit Dhawan is the son of veteran director David Dhawan, making this his debut film.
  • The film's plot was loosely inspired by the 1997 Hollywood film 'Boogie Nights', which is about the adult film industry.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the soundtrack by Pritam was popular, especially the song 'Make Some Noise for the Desi Boyz'.
  • A subplot involving a custody battle was a significant dramatic shift from the film's comedic marketing.

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