Rangoon (2017)

A love triangle forms against the backdrop of the Second World War.

Director:

Vishal Bhardwaj

Writers:

Matthew Robbins (story), Matthew Robbins (screenplay)

Stars:

Kangana Ranaut, Shahid Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan

1 win & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kangana Ranaut	...	Julia
Shahid Kapoor	...	Nawab Malik
Saif Ali Khan	...	Rusi Billimoria
Manav Vij	...	Bhyro Singh
Ujjwal Chopra	...	Major P.K. Sehgal
Kuldeep Sareen	...	Col. Shahnawaz Khan
Saharsh Kumar Shukla	...	Zulfi (as Saharsh Shukla)
Rushad Rana	...	Hoshang Billimoria
Shriswara Dubey	...	Haseena
Gajraj Rao	...	Ahuja
Pooja Sarup	...	Bulbul
Atul Kumar	...	Chulbul
Richard McCabe	...	Major General Harding
Alex Avery	...	Major Williams
Surendra Pal	...	Raja

Storyline

A love triangle forms against the backdrop of the Second World War.

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Taglines:

Love. War. Deceit.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | History | Romance | War

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

24 February 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Рангун

Company Credits

Production Co:

Viacom18 Motion Pictures, Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures, Isobel Griffiths Limited

Technical Specs

Runtime:

170 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Saif Ali Khan will be sharing the profit from the movie earnings along with his fee.

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Alternate Versions

In the UK, the distributor removed around 2 minutes of footage for a 12A rated theatrical release (instead of a 15 rated release uncut). The cut material removed scenes of strong bloody violence (shootings, stabbings and a decapitation) along with shots of drug misuse (opium smoking).

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Connections

Referenced in The Kapil Sharma Show: Abbas Mustan in Kapil's Show (2017)

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Soundtracks

Mere Miyan Gaye England
Lyrics by Gulzar
Music by Vishal Bhardwaj
Performed by Rekha Bhardwaj

User Reviews

Another Example of Classy Film Making but There is something less in it at the End.

RANGOON REVIEW : From the beginning to the End it is a Complete Vishal Bhardwaj Film. You know what i mean if you have seen Highly Critical acclaimed films of Vishal Bhardwaj, he does not make films for entertainment or Commercial success, he makes films only for Quality Cinema Lovers. And Rangoon is another feather in his Cap. Starcast is Brilliant, and Top 3 Leading Actors have done a Brilliant Job. Saif is Rough and Royal, Kangana looks damn beautiful and presents another Outstanding performance for which i except some Nominations for her if not Awards, Shahid Kapoor is Excellent in his Role especially in 2nd half. Film is set in 40's so Locations are really very good and a suitable Cinematography makes it eye pleasing. Writing is Perhaps the best part of film as it is set in 40's and as shown in Trailer and film's poster it has all the engaging elements like Love, War and Deceit. Screenplay is Good, engaged, never makes you feel bore but still looks stretched due to less Comedy and entertainment factor. Editing could have been better but i'm confused which scenes deserves cuts because i never felt bored while watching film. Music is Surprisingly Good, reason is, there is Not a single Chartbuster or not even a Hit song in film and i felt bored when i watched video songs promos and listen mp3 but in a Film all songs are situational, meaningful so does gripped. Dialogues are Hilarious at some stages, meaningful and classy in some scenes. Approx 10%Dialogues are in English which only Highly Educated Saifians can understand, not for Masala Film lovers. Direction is Top Class, i mean if you notice carefully then almost every frame of film gives hints of Classy Film Making. Climax was Patriotic and suitable but Shahid and Kangana's death scenes looks animated and childish. A better climax would have made this film a Classic like previous films of Bhardwaj but Rangoon clearly fell short to that Tag. Overall it is a Very Good Film but i recommend this film to only and only Classes Audience. It is not a Massy film so masses should stay away from it, it is not a Family Entertainer so Family audience should not even think to watch it. If you loved Classics like Omkara and Haider then you will definitely like Rangoon but just don't expect a same kind of Quality cause Rangoon has its own Magic. I'm going with 7/10 stars, giving it a Verdict that It is a Film that keeps you hooked from the beginning till the End, looks like another Classic from Bhardwaj but slightly disappoints you in Climax.