Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai(2010)
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Milan Luthria and written by Rajat Arora. The film stars Ajay Devgn as Sultan Mirza, Emraan Hashmi as Shoaib Khan, Kangana Ranaut as Rehana, and Prachi Desai as Mumtaz. Set in 1970s Bombay, the story follows the rise of a principled smuggler and the betrayal by his ambitious protégé, which reshapes the city's underworld. The film is noted for its stylish period recreation, sharp dialogues, and strong performances, particularly by Devgn. It received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. The movie was released on July 30, 2010, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Hotstar, Prime Video, Hungama Play, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 30 July 2010
- Director
- Milan Luthria
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Sultan Mirza is a powerful smuggler in 1970s Bombay. He has a code. He helps the poor. He keeps the city clean. Then a young man named Shoaib Khan joins his gang. Shoaib is hungry for power. He wants to break all the rules. Their conflict changes the city forever.
“Beyond the myth lies betrayal.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
Cast reunions in this film: Emraan Hashmi & Pritam Chakraborty (8 films together), Randeep Hooda & Pritam Chakraborty (4 films together), Ajay Devgan & Pritam Chakraborty (4 films together), Kangana Ranaut & Ajay Devgan (3 films together), Kangana Ranaut & Emraan Hashmi (3 films together), and Kangana Ranaut & Pritam Chakraborty (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by Sergio Leone's classic Western 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Actor Randeep Hooda learned to ride a horse for his role as a police officer in the film.
- The movie was shot in real Mumbai locations like the Chor Bazaar to feel more authentic.
- Director Milan Luthria said the character of Sultan was based on real-life gangster Haji Mastan.
- The film's music became a hit, with the song 'Pee Loon' winning several awards.
- Ajay Devgn's character Shoaib is said to be inspired by gangster Dawood Ibrahim.
- The movie was a commercial success and led to a sequel in 2013.