99 (I) (2009)

A gangster deputes two of his men to recover money from an out of town compulsive gambler.

Directors:

Krishna D.K., Raj Nidimoru

Writers:

Raj Nidimoru (story), Krishna D.K. (story),

Stars:

Kunal Khemu, Boman Irani, Soha Ali Khan

Cast

Credited cast:
Kunal Khemu	...	Sachin
Boman Irani	...	Rahul
Soha Ali Khan	...	Pooja
Cyrus Broacha	...	Zaramud
Simone Singh	...	Jahnavi
Mahesh Manjrekar	...	AGM
Amit Mistry	...	Bhuval Ram Kuber
Vinod Khanna	...	JC
Sudesh Berry	...	Sunil Mehta - CBI
Raja Kapse	...	Kewal Pandey
Rajesh Singh	...	Dimple
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Divya Bhatnagar	...	Item 'Rakhee'
Pooja Desai	...	Pooja
John Doe	...	Dr. Munnabhai MBBS
Raaj Gopal Iyer	...	Poker Player

Storyline

99 is an original story inspired by real events - well, very liberally inspired - it is more fiction than fact. It is the story of two men in two cities, who are bound by a common feeling of always being stuck at '99'. They never seem to make it to a 'century' - in life. It is an unpredictable and hilarious ride spread over two cities with colorful characters, unbelievable circumstances, small-time crooks, big-time conspiracies, fateful car crashes, a briefcase full of money... and a historical controversy brewing in the background!

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Plot Keywords:

briefcase | freeze frame | poker | black comedy | caper | 

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Taglines:

Part Fact, Part Fiction, Pure Fun

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

15 May 2009 (India)

Filming Locations:

Delhi, India

Company Credits

Production Co:

People Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

135 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Raj Nidimoru:  The guy doing the presentation in the meeting room when the character Rahul is first introduced

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Goofs

99 is set in the year 1999 and early 2000. CNG auto-rickshaws were introduced in Delhi around 2001-2002. But the movie still shows the green three-wheelers (though not the CNG label on them).

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Connections

References Mann (1999)

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Soundtracks

"Kal Ki Tarah"
Written by Vaibhav Modi
Composed by Ashu
Performed by Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan
Courtesy of Saregama HMV

User Reviews

99 not out

The film looks interesting from the outset, when the makers claim that they believe the incidents in film are real. And an interesting way of opening credits only adds to curiosity.

Film starts with a funny chase and kunal khemu starts to narrate the story. A story of 2 small time crooks and how they get into big time troubles. The film traverses a unique genre of comedy thriller. It keeps you at the edge of the seats, but at the same time makes sure that the edge never hurts, with enough humor spread all over.

The storyline is spread over 2 cities of Bombay and Delhi in the year 1999. The film uses a real life scandalous case as the backdrop. (Though it no suspense, still its best left untold what scandal they've used). Director has taken care of minute details to make the story set in year 1999, like mobile incoming was charged, Clinton's India visit, 20-20 cricket still being a wild idea and even the dollar exchange rates. Also the essence of 2 cities is intact. Watch out the scene when Cyrus and Kunal describe why they don't want to go to Delhi. It's simply hilarious.

Kunal Khemu is slowly coming to its own. Cyrus could have had a few more lines to say, though he is great in whatever he is doing. Soha Ali is under utilized. Vinod Khanna is neat and Boman Irani is in form as ever.

It's a refreshing break, both from some unimaginative comedies we've seen in recent past and the hiatus caused in release of Hindi films in cinemas.

Its sweet little comedy, thriller, romantic, fun film. Go refresh yourselves. Have some good time.