Race (2008)

Destiny makes two brothers- Ranvir and Rajiv - enemies of each other. Everything is fair in love and war.

Directors:

Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla (as Abbas-Mastan), Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla (as Abbas-Mastan)

Writers:

Shiraz Ahmed (screenplay), Shiraz Ahmed (story)

Stars:

Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu

3 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Saif Ali Khan	...	Ranvir Singh
Akshaye Khanna	...	Rajiv Singh
Bipasha Basu	...	Sonia
Katrina Kaif	...	Sophia
Anil Kapoor	...	Inspector Robert D'Costa
Sameera Reddy	...	Mini
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gurpreet Ghuggi	...	(as Gurpreet Guggi)
Johnny Lever	...	Max - Marriage Registrar
Dalip Tahil	...	Kabir Ahuja
Natalie Walsh	...	Dancer

Storyline

Ranvir and Rajiv are half brothers who own a huge stud farm in South Africa. Ranvir is a very shrewd and aggressive man while Rajiv is laid back, and a chronic alcoholic. Sophia, Ranvir's personal secretary adores and loves him. Ranvir is unaware of her feelings. Shaina, an Indian ramp model in Durban loves Ranvir but through a twist of fate gets married to his younger brother Rajiv. When she discovers that Rajiv is a chronic alcoholic, her world is shattered. Ranvir too is disturbed as he has sacrificed his love for his younger brother because Rajiv had promised to leave alcohol for good if he marries Shaina. In a weak moment Ranvir and Shaina come very close to each other. When Rajiv starts suspecting, all hell breaks loose. A murder is committed, a contract killing is issued. A sharp tongued detective R.D., getting wise on the proceedings, starts an intriguing investigation with his brainless bimbo assistant Mini.

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Plot Keywords:

stud farm | alcoholic | secretary | model | rival | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

21 March 2008 (India)

Also Known As:

Cursa

Filming Locations:

South Africa

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$802,254, 23 March 2008, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$1,367,024, 13 April 2008

Company Credits

Production Co:

Films & Casting Temple Pvt. Ltd. Sydney,Tips Films Pvt. Ltd.,Tips Industries

Technical Specs

Runtime:

149 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The song "Khwab Dekhe (Sexy Lady)" was recorded after the release of the soundtrack.

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Goofs

In a song, Akhsay Khanna teaches Bipashs Basu how to play Pool. All the balls are still on the table, and they pot the 8 Ball. Logically, the game should be over but they happily continue the game.

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Connections

Referenced in Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story (2013)

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Soundtracks

Zara Zara Touch Me - Remix
Written by Sameer Anjaan
Composed by Pritam Chakraborty
Performed by Mona
Courtesy of Tips Cassettes & Records Co.

User Reviews

Remarkably unpredictable

I wouldn't say that race is a great movie. It is good and different. It is not the usual triangle love story and betrayal and it is unpredictable. The plot should not be known completely before as it has many twists and turns. Knowing the plot reduces the effect of watching like many other thrillers The twists are the main attraction of this film.

Coming to the plot Ranvir(Saif Ali Khan) and Rajiv(Akshay Khanna) are brothers who has so many different likes and dislikes. Ranvir is very mature and serious while Rajiv is semi alcoholic. Both of them share a common interest one is racing and the other is supermodel Sonia (Bipasha Basu). Ranvir's secretary Sophia(Katrina Kaif) has a crush on him. She remembers his birthday and presents him with a birthday greeting card.

Songs composed by Pritam are great. Songs like pehli nazar mein and allah duhai are wonderful to listen.

Acting is good. My opinion about Saif Ali Khan in a serious role has changed after seeing this. Akshay Khanna has done his best performance so far. Bipasha was good in her respective role. Even though Katrina Kaif is not considered a great actress, she was above average in this movie.

It is worth a look if you admire bollywood film. And this film is worth watching if you are a fan of either Saif or Bipasha.

8/10