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Kabul Express

  • 20062006
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
36,008
4,125
Kabul Express (2006)
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A thrilling story spanning 48 hours of five individuals linked by hate and fear but brought together by fate to finally recognize each other.A thrilling story spanning 48 hours of five individuals linked by hate and fear but brought together by fate to finally recognize each other.A thrilling story spanning 48 hours of five individuals linked by hate and fear but brought together by fate to finally recognize each other.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
36,008
4,125
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    • Director
      • Kabir Khan
    • Writers
      • Kabir Khan
      • Sandeep Shrivastava(additional dialogue)
    • Stars
      • John Abraham
      • Arshad Warsi
      • Salman Shahid
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Kabir Khan
    • Writers
      • Kabir Khan
      • Sandeep Shrivastava(additional dialogue)
    • Stars
      • John Abraham
      • Arshad Warsi
      • Salman Shahid
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 36User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

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    Trailer
    Trailer 2:56
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    Arshad Warsi and John Abraham in Kabul Express (2006)
    Arshad Warsi and John Abraham in Kabul Express (2006)
    Arshad Warsi and John Abraham in Kabul Express (2006)
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    Kabul Express (2006)
    Linda Arsenio in Kabul Express (2006)
    Kabul Express (2006)
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    Top cast

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    John Abraham
    John Abraham
    • Suhel Khan
    Arshad Warsi
    Arshad Warsi
    • Jai Kapoor
    Salman Shahid
    • Imran 'Talib' Khan Afridi…
    Hanif Hum Ghum
    • Khyber
    Linda Arsenio
    • Jessica Beckham
    Wali-o Qhab
    • Mujahidin at pick-up truck
    Khader Arya
    • Mujahidin at pick-up truck
    Haji Gul Aser
    • Mujahidin at pick-up truck
    Abdul Basir Mujahid
    • Mujahidin at pick-up truck
    Saeed Meeran Farhad
    • Mujahidin at pick-up truck
    Raziq Zargar
    • Mujahidin at pick-up truck
    Farooq Baraki
    • Mujahidin commander
    Anjamuddin
    • Crippled boy
    Hashmatullah Fanai
    • Kibabchi at kibabchani
    Sunil Godse
    • Pakistani soldier
    Shaikh Nasiruddin
    • Pakistani soldier
    Captain Diwekar
    • Pakistani soldier
    Porter Barron
    • American special forces
    • (as Potter Baron)
    • Director
      • Kabir Khan
    • Writers
      • Kabir Khan
      • Sandeep Shrivastava(additional dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The first feature film to be shot extensively in Kabul, Afghanistan, after the end of the Taliban's reign. The producers thought director Kabir Khan was mad to shoot a film in such a place. However, Khan, a former war correspondent, insisted on doing so on the grounds that Kabul was a major element and character in the film; that he himself had been to Afghanistan no less than ten times and came back in one piece every time; that he had a soft spot for the country, having shot his first film in it; and that he would be betraying all his Afghan friends who had helped him during his trips to their country not to shoot such a film in their own land.
    • Quotes

      Imran Khan Afridi: Suhel Khan, You're a Muslim, aren't you? Aren't you gonna offer 'namaz'? Hell, you're an Indian Muslim, what do you know about Islam?

      Suhel Khan: Indeed! It's you guys who're the pillars of Islam: offering 'namaz' with an AK-56 at your side.

    • Soundtracks
      Kabul Fiza
      Sung and Composed by Raghav Sachar

      Lyrics by Aditya Dhar

    User reviews36

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Riding The Kabul Express
    Set in a War Ravaged Afghanistan post 9/11, Kabul Express sets off on a journey illustrating the different sides of those involved particularly that of a Pakistani soldier ordered to dutifully fight along side the Taliban in spite of his personal beliefs. We soon learn about the regime and immediately despise the Taliban and its representative, Imran played by Salman Shahid. However, as the story unfolds, both the audience along with journalists played by John Abraham and Arshad Warsi, begin to see Imran's humanity, the cruelty inflicted by either side and discover that soldiers exist to unquestionably follow orders. The film briefly touches on the complication of International politics while painting Pakistan as the bad guy.

    Arshad Warsi continues to flex his versatile acting material and maintaining his hold as one of the better actors in Bollywood and Hanif Hum Ghum and Salman Shahid are certainly more than adequate in their supporting roles. Although John Abraham's effort to stretch his acting abilities is admirable, his performance is sterile and evidence suggests he was miscast. Linda Aresenio who portrays the American Journalist Jessica, came across as no more than an amateur actor which was a real shame as these were the two main downfalls of this original feature.

    Even though there was scope to create a deeper bond between Imran and the other characters and the end seemed fairly rushed, one much realise this is new territory for Indian cinema and their first step is a respectable one. Kabul Express contains a bit of everything from horror, breathtaking visuals to a good chuckle which is delivered with perfect timing by Warsi. A must see for those that appreciate quality and originality in Bollywood.
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    • Dec 17, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 2006 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Yash Raj Films
    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • Dari
      • English
      • Urdu
    • Also known as
      • Кабульский экспресс
    • Filming locations
      • Afghanistan
    • Production company
      • Yash Raj Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $302,458
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $142,591
      • Dec 17, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,091,289
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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