A gang of con-men rob prominent rich businessmen and politicians by posing as C.B.I and income tax officers.
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Cast
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| Akshay Kumar | ... | Ajay | |
| Anupam Kher | ... | Sharma Ji | |
| Manoj Bajpayee | ... | Waseem | |
| Jimmy Sheirgill | ... | Ranveer Singh | |
| Kajal Aggarwal | ... | Priya | |
| Divya Dutta | ... | Shanti Ji | |
| Kishore Kadam | ... | Iqbal | |
| Rajesh Sharma | ... | Joginder | |
| Deep Raj Rana | ... | Rahul (as Deepraj Rana) | |
| Vipin Sharma | ... | ACP (Fake) | |
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Sukhwinder Chahal | ... | Minister Gupta (as Sukhvinder Chahal) |
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Abha Parmar | ... | Minister's Wife |
| Mukesh Bhatt | ... | Minister's PA | |
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Ujjwal Chopra | ... | Solanki |
| Tiku Talsania | ... | Magandas (as Tiku C. Talsania) | |
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Based on real life incidents that occurred in India in 1987-88, the storyline revolves around a group of con artists who pulled off many clever robberies during 1980s, and robbed famous businessmen and politicians by pretending to be the CBI or Income tax officers and conducting raids. On the pretext of conducting raids they would take away all the black money hoarded by them. Written by Sufiyan Khan and London Mapper
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Country:
IndiaLanguage:
HindiRelease Date:
8 February 2013 (India) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$469,793, 10 February 2013Gross USA:
$1,079,369, 22 March 2013Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
INR 810,000,000Company Credits
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He did it again. Though budget was seven times than "A Wednesday" (first masterpiece directed by Neeraj Pandey ) still it wasn't much hyped one ( or may be i don't watch TV these days). I came to know about this notorious saga when one of my friend messaged me to watch it . Thanks to her!! Its being ages since I watched well crafted ingenious Bollywood thriller( recommended to get over with trauma of Race 2). And that to con classic is a really a treat. And what makes it more interesting is "Based on real story" factor (though definitely more fiction).
The movie is set in late 80's (specifically 1987). For starting 10 minute never felt that its a con movie. Thought of some kind of vigilant drama. But then subtle revelation made it clear. Story moves with introduction of all characters. One thing which was perfect about the movie was the feel of 80's. Airports, roads, vehicles, hotels,places where people use to hide money, panoramic view of cities, clips of events from 80's, demeanor of characters (Pleat pants wore by Bajpai,simple sweaters even the watch wore by Akshay was 80's item). The perfectly executed raid scenes with money shelled out from imaginative places. Brilliant and unpredictable climax. All adding stars to this con epic.
Only week points were repetition of some scenes which were unnecessary, lady love of Akshay Kumar as per Indian Rule book, boring songs.
Good to see Akshay Kumar doing something good (small trivia Neeraj waited for this movie almost 3 years just because he wanted Akshay to play lead role and in return benign Akshay charged only half of his normal fees), Anupam Kher and Manoj Bajpai at their best. Others playing their part.
Final verdict : Watch it for intelligent con thriller, horse and buggy Indian days and Stellar Akshay Kumar's performance.
Rating : 8/10.