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Well Done Abba!

  • 20092009
  • 2h 24m
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7.2/10
1.9K
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Ila Arun, Rajendra Gupta, Ravi Jhankal, Rajit Kapoor, Ravi Kishan, Yashpal Sharma, Boman Irani, Sammir Dattani, and Minissha Lamba in Well Done Abba! (2009)
A mild mannered chauffeur finds that the government in his parched village is giving loans to dig one's own well. After fudged photographs and bribes, he has no loan amount left to build his well. Aggrieved, he protests by abjuring water.
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A mild mannered chauffeur finds that the government in his parched village is giving loans to dig one's own well. After fudged photographs and bribes, he has no loan amount left to build his... Read allA mild mannered chauffeur finds that the government in his parched village is giving loans to dig one's own well. After fudged photographs and bribes, he has no loan amount left to build his well. Aggrieved, he protests by abjuring water.A mild mannered chauffeur finds that the government in his parched village is giving loans to dig one's own well. After fudged photographs and bribes, he has no loan amount left to build his well. Aggrieved, he protests by abjuring water.

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7.2/10
1.9K
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  • Director
    • Shyam Benegal
  • Writers
    • Jayant Kripalani(screenplay)
    • Sanjeev(based on a short story by)
    • Jeelani Bano(short story "Narsayya Ki Bavdi")
  • Stars
    • Boman Irani
    • Minissha Lamba
    • Sammir Dattani
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  • Director
    • Shyam Benegal
  • Writers
    • Jayant Kripalani(screenplay)
    • Sanjeev(based on a short story by)
    • Jeelani Bano(short story "Narsayya Ki Bavdi")
  • Stars
    • Boman Irani
    • Minissha Lamba
    • Sammir Dattani
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 14User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

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    Boman Irani
    Boman Irani
    • Armaan Alias Armaan Ali…
    Minissha Lamba
    Minissha Lamba
    • Muskan Alias Muskan Ali
    Sammir Dattani
    Sammir Dattani
    • Arif Alias Arif Ali
    Ila Arun
    Ila Arun
    • Salma Alias Salma Ali
    Ravi Kishan
    Ravi Kishan
    • Vikas Jha - Sub engineeras Vikas Jha - Sub engineer
    Sonali Kulkarni
    Sonali Kulkarni
    • Malti - Jha's wifeas Malti - Jha's wife
    Rajit Kapoor
    Rajit Kapoor
    • Srikant Reddy - Police inspectoras Srikant Reddy - Police inspector
    • (as Rajit Kapur)
    Ravi Jhankal
    Ravi Jhankal
    • Rustam - Police constableas Rustam - Police constable
    Yashpal Sharma
    Yashpal Sharma
    • Ramiyya - Police constableas Ramiyya - Police constable
    Rajendra Gupta
    Rajendra Gupta
    • Irrigation Minister - Mantri Garuas Irrigation Minister - Mantri Garu
    Rahul Singh
    Rahul Singh
    • Rohan Kapooras Rohan Kapoor
    Salim Ghouse
    Salim Ghouse
    • Janardhan Reddyas Janardhan Reddy
    Satish Sharma
    Satish Sharma
    • Raghav Reddy - Photographeras Raghav Reddy - Photographer
    Lalit Tiwari
    Lalit Tiwari
    • Meherban Ali - Arif's fatheras Meherban Ali - Arif's father
    Anaitha Nair
    Anaitha Nair
    • Sakinaas Sakina
    Anupam Shyam
    Anupam Shyam
    • Shekhar Anna - Thekedaras Shekhar Anna - Thekedar
    Charan Saluja
    • Srinivas Rao - MPDOas Srinivas Rao - MPDO
    Masood Akhtar
    Masood Akhtar
    • Narayanas Narayan
    • Director
      • Shyam Benegal
    • Writers
      • Jayant Kripalani(screenplay)
      • Sanjeev(based on a short story by)
      • Jeelani Bano(short story "Narsayya Ki Bavdi")
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    This is the story of Armaan Ali, a driver working for a senior executive in Mumbai. He takes a month's leave to find a husband for his teenage daughter, who lives near Hyderabad. When he is delayed and returns to work after three months, his employer threatens to sack him. But he is persuaded to listen to the reason for Armaan Ali's delay. The story he relates is delightful, hilarious -- and poignant. —DDA PR
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      • Comedy
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    • Trivia
      This movie won the 2009 National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues. It is the remake of the 2007 Marathi film, Jau Tithe Khau. It was based on three short stories: Narsaiyyan Ki Bavdi by Jeelani Bano, Phulwa Ka Pul by Sanjeev and Still Waters by Jayant Kripalani.
    • Soundtracks
      Oh Meri Banno Hoshiyar
      Lyrics by Ila Arun

      Composed by Shantanu Moitra

      Performed by Ila Arun and Daniel B. George

      Courtesy of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series)

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    10/10
    Best Indian film ever, Chinese directors should make one, too.
    Wow, I am totally impressed by this film. And the title fits with this film perfectly, genius! I have seen quite a few Indian films, most of them are about girls getting married to good guys which can get quite boring after a while. This is the first serious Indian film that I have ever seen.

    And it is not about the rich or powerful, it is not about girls getting married, there was no fancy dresses, big mansions, happy rich people, etc. It is actually talking about the common village people who have to face bureaucracy and fight against bureaucracy. Unlike some other political films, this one actually makes me laugh. It is dark and serious, it is a comedy. And unlike some other typical Indian films which beautiful people dress nicely, dance at nice beautiful places, this film featured common Indian people.

    The film is really that good. I doubt that it can be made by any other countries. Hollywood certainly can't make a film like this, because this sort of thing is unlikely in the USA. Chinese people have to face the same bureaucracy, but the Chinese government certainly won't approve a film project like this one. Hopefully after the communist government is overthrown by the Chinese people soon, some Chinese director will be able to make a similar movie just like this one for the Chinese people.

    I also liked that song about democracy. Most Indian film songs are about love, how boring. This is the first time I have actually heard an Indian version song about democracy! Excellent.

    Everyone should watch this, especially Chinese directors. I really hope that one of them will make one for the Chinese people.
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    • Release date
      • March 26, 2010 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Колодец вырыт, папа
    • Production companies
      • Reliance Big Pictures
      • Shyam Benegal Sahayadri Films
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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