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Allah Ke Banday(2010)

6.4/10
Hindi•135 mins•theatrical•

Allah Ke Banday is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Faruk Kabir. The cast includes Sharman Joshi, Faruk Kabir, Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, and Anjana Sukhani. The story follows two 12-year-old boys, Vijay and Yakub, who grow up in Mumbai slums and become involved in drug trafficking. They are wrongly convicted of murder and sent to a juvenile reformatory, where the warden tortures them. Instead of reforming, they plan a rebellion and escape, eventually taking over the local underworld. The film is known for its dark tone and critique of the juvenile justice system. It was produced on a budget of ₹5.5 crore but earned only ₹1 crore worldwide. It was released in theaters on 26 November 2010.

Director:Faruk Kabir
Filmed In:Mumbai, India
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
26 November 2010
Director
Faruk Kabir
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 15m
Rating
6.4/10

Storyline

Two 12-year-old boys, Vijay and Yakub, dream of becoming gangsters in Mumbai's slums. They start delivering drugs for a local don. After being wrongly convicted of murder, they are sent to a brutal juvenile reformatory. The torture they face there turns them into cold-blooded killers. They escape and take over the criminal world, but at a terrible cost.

“God's children become monsters.”

Film Details

6.4Rating
135Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date26 November 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAllah Ke Banday
Filmed InMumbai, India

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Sharman Joshi, Actor in Allah Ke Banday
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Naseeruddin Shah, Actor in Allah Ke Banday
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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Allah Ke Banday' translates to 'Servants of God', reflecting its themes of morality and redemption.
  • It was shot on location in Mumbai's Dharavi slum to capture authentic urban atmosphere.
  • Director Faruk Kabir also wrote the screenplay and made his directorial debut with this film.
  • The film's soundtrack includes a song by Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, which was uncommon for Indian films at the time.
  • It explores the juvenile justice system in India, a topic rarely shown in mainstream Hindi cinema.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through DVD and television broadcasts.
  • Actor Sharman Joshi, known for comic roles, played a serious character as a social worker in the film.

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