Well Done Abba(2010)
Well Done Abba is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language political satire film directed by Shyam Benegal. It stars Boman Irani, Minissha Lamba, and Sammir Dattani. The story follows Armaan Ali, a Mumbai driver who takes a government loan to dig a well in his drought-stricken village. Corrupt officials steal his money through bribes and fake photographs. Armaan Ali protests by refusing to drink water. The film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues. It is a remake of the 2007 Marathi film Jau Tithe Khau. The film was released on March 26, 2010, in India.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 26 March 2010
- Director
- Shyam Benegal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Armaan Ali, a humble driver in Mumbai, wants to dig a well in his dry village. He gets a government loan. But every official demands a bribe. He loses all his money. He has no well. He decides to protest by not drinking water. Can one man fight the corrupt system?
“One man. One well. One fight.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Well Done Abba
Cast reunions in this film: Ila Arun & Shyam Benegal (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is an adaptation of three different stories, including one by Jeelani Bano and another by Nirmal Verma.
- It was shot in Hyderabad and Mumbai, with many scenes filmed in real locations to capture authentic village life.
- Boman Irani, who plays the lead, learned to drive a vintage car for his role as a chauffeur.
- The film's title is a playful twist on the common Hindi phrase 'Well done, beta' (well done, son).
- It was Shyam Benegal's first full-length comedy film after decades of serious social dramas.
- The soundtrack uses folk music from the Hyderabad region to reflect the story's rural setting.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a limited theatrical release and performed modestly at the box office.