Bin Bulaye Baraati
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Bin Bulaye Baraati is a 2011 Indian crime film directed by Chandrakant Singh
with a story and screenplay by Praful Parekh and Salim Sheikh. The film was released in India on June 17, 2011.
would be composing songs for the film. By March 2011 principle filming had commenced. In April 2011, it was released that actress Shweta Tiwari
would have a lead role in the film, that she would replace Mallika Sherawat
in singing some songs for the film, and that Sherawat would till be in the film, but as a dancer and not a singer. One of Tiwari's song pieces was shot a scene solo with the other actors not present, but the others were added to the scene in post-production.
) and Murari (Rajpal Yadav
) rob the Police Commissioner's home, Chetta Singh (Vijay Raaz
) steals the car belonging to the Commissioner's wife, Kusum (Rati Agnihotri
), and AD (Aftab Shivdasani
) elopes with Shreya (Priyanka Kothari
), the niece of Police Sub-Inspector Pralay Pratap Singh (Om Puri
). In a comedy of errors, AD and the criminals end up in a stolen vehicle with a jewellery-laden suitcase belonging to crime boss Durjan Singh/Black Cobra (Gulshan Grover
).
Finding themselves on the run from gangsters and police alike, they disguise themselves using fake police uniforms. During their escape, they arrive in the village of Madhavgarh just in time to stop Loha Singh (Manoj Joshi
) from molesting a woman. Thinking them to be real law officials, the town's appreciative residents welcome them and throw a feast in their honor. Comfortable in their impersonations, the group makes themselves at home, but the Black Cobra tracks them down and plots to capture and kill them.
noted that "with a line-up of seasoned character actors known for their comic timings", the film could have been a "laugh ride", writing that the filmmaker's "felt their mere presence was enough to prop the film" allowing them to work with a "meandering script" that jumped "from one character to another" in a manner "bound to test the audience's patience". They also chided inanane dialogs and referred to the film as "balderdash", and a "no-brainer... ...made purely for the 'aam janata' of the hinterland".
IndiaGlitz noted that through consideration of cast of established comic actors, there were certain "set expectations" for the film, in that viewers would not expect "a classic in the making" and would appreciate surrendering "to the antics of a dozen odd comic players on the screen." They also noted that the entire first half of the film is spent establishing its characters and that the second half "is an unabashed copy of Sholay
with a little bit of Tees Maar Khan
added as well." They concluded that "despite very low expectations" the film itself "turns out to be a barely passable affair".
Glamsham noted that with the film's multiple comedic actors and special songs it "clearly aims to be a complete masala
film." They also noted that with "a plethora of actors who are known to tickle your funny bone, one would have at least expected a few laughs" from the film, but that it instead "turns out to be a tedious watch and a test of your patience." They wrote that the plot was unoriginal, the treatment was poor and the film's climax was both predictable and "totally uninspiring." They concluded that "Anand Raj Anand's music is passable. Johny Lall's cinematography is unimpressive. Pranav Dhiwar's editing is tacky."
Chandrakant Singh
Chandrakant Singh is a Indian director and producer who has directed Hindi films such as Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa. and Bin Bulaye Baraati. He is currently working on his next film, Be Careful, where he is the Director of the film....
with a story and screenplay by Praful Parekh and Salim Sheikh. The film was released in India on June 17, 2011.
Background
It was announced February 2011 that Anand Raj AnandAnand Raj Anand
Anand Raj Anand is an Indian music director, composer, lyricist and playback singer in the Hindi film industry.-Early life:Anand was born in Delhi to a family of jewellers...
would be composing songs for the film. By March 2011 principle filming had commenced. In April 2011, it was released that actress Shweta Tiwari
Shweta Tiwari
Shweta Tiwari is an Indian film and television actress. She gained popularity for her role of Prerna in Balaji Telefilms's television serial Kasautii Zindagii Kay that used to be aired on an Indian television channel STAR Plus...
would have a lead role in the film, that she would replace Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat is a former Indian model, now working as an actress in mainly Bollywood films. Known for her bold onscreen attitude, Sherawat has been frequently featured in the media as a sex symbol...
in singing some songs for the film, and that Sherawat would till be in the film, but as a dancer and not a singer. One of Tiwari's song pieces was shot a scene solo with the other actors not present, but the others were added to the scene in post-production.
Plot
Criminals Hazari (Sanjay MishraSanjay Mishra
Sanjay Mishra is an American Guitarist/Composer born in India and subsequently becoming a citizen of the United States who began performing after completing his studies at...
) and Murari (Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal Yadav is an Indian film actor, known for his comedy oriented roles.-Early life and education:Rajpal Yadav was born and brought up in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where he received his education.He did his college from Sardar Patel Hindu Inter College, Shahjahanpur.He played in Shahjahanpur...
) rob the Police Commissioner's home, Chetta Singh (Vijay Raaz
Vijay Raaz
Vijay Raaz is an Indian film actor. His breakthrough came when he played the role of Dubeyji in the movie Monsoon Wedding. Since then, Raaz has been cast in small, often comedic roles, in many Hindi movies, often depicting the character of a common man.-Early life and career:Raaz was born and...
) steals the car belonging to the Commissioner's wife, Kusum (Rati Agnihotri
Rati Agnihotri
Rati Agnihotri is a veteran Indian actress. Her portfolio mainly includes films in Hindi-Urdu, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. She was born to a Sikh family.-Film career:...
), and AD (Aftab Shivdasani
Aftab Shivdasani
Aftab Shivadasani is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He started as a child actor in commercials and has performed in over 40 films. He also co-wrote and helped produce the film Aao Wish Karein. He started his career as a child artist in the movie Mr. India. Shivdasani is currently...
) elopes with Shreya (Priyanka Kothari
Priyanka Kothari
Priyanka Kothari , often credited as Nisha Kothari, is an Indian actress who has appeared in Bollywood, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films.-Early life:...
), the niece of Police Sub-Inspector Pralay Pratap Singh (Om Puri
Om Puri
Om Puri is an Indian actor who has appeared in both mainstream Indian films and art films. His credits also include appearances in British and American films. He has received an honorary OBE.-Early life:...
). In a comedy of errors, AD and the criminals end up in a stolen vehicle with a jewellery-laden suitcase belonging to crime boss Durjan Singh/Black Cobra (Gulshan Grover
Gulshan Grover
Gulshan Grover is an Indian actor, who has acted in over 400 films through a career spanning over 30 years.Gulshan Grover is one of the first Indian actors to have made a successful transition from Bollywood into Hollywood and international Cinema....
).
Finding themselves on the run from gangsters and police alike, they disguise themselves using fake police uniforms. During their escape, they arrive in the village of Madhavgarh just in time to stop Loha Singh (Manoj Joshi
Manoj Joshi
Manoj Joshi is an Indian journalist and author. As of 2009, he is Comment Editor with the Mail Today newspaper in India.He finished his schooling from the prestigious St. Joseph's College in Nainital. After an undergraduate degree at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, Joshi studied history at Lucknow...
) from molesting a woman. Thinking them to be real law officials, the town's appreciative residents welcome them and throw a feast in their honor. Comfortable in their impersonations, the group makes themselves at home, but the Black Cobra tracks them down and plots to capture and kill them.
Cast
- Rati AgnihotriRati AgnihotriRati Agnihotri is a veteran Indian actress. Her portfolio mainly includes films in Hindi-Urdu, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. She was born to a Sikh family.-Film career:...
as Kusum / Kuki - Gulshan GroverGulshan GroverGulshan Grover is an Indian actor, who has acted in over 400 films through a career spanning over 30 years.Gulshan Grover is one of the first Indian actors to have made a successful transition from Bollywood into Hollywood and international Cinema....
as Durjan Singh / Black Cobra - Manoj JoshiManoj JoshiManoj Joshi is an Indian journalist and author. As of 2009, he is Comment Editor with the Mail Today newspaper in India.He finished his schooling from the prestigious St. Joseph's College in Nainital. After an undergraduate degree at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, Joshi studied history at Lucknow...
as Loha Singh - Shakti KapoorShakti KapoorShakti Kapoor is an Indian Bollywood actor. He is notably known for playing vulgar comic and villainous roles. He is known for acting alongside comedian Kader Khan as his sidekick along with Asrani in over 100 films.-Early life:...
as Ajay Prakash - Priyanka KothariPriyanka KothariPriyanka Kothari , often credited as Nisha Kothari, is an Indian actress who has appeared in Bollywood, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films.-Early life:...
as Shreya - Dinesh LambaDinesh LambaDinesh Lamba is an Indian film actor mainly acting in Bollywood. He is primarily seen in supporting roles and has appeared in over 20 Hindi and Tamil films and several television commercials....
as Havaldar - Johnny LeverJohnny LeverJohn Prakasa Rao Janumala famously known as Johnny Lever is an Indian film actor and comedian. He was born to Prakash Rao Janumala and Karunamma Janumala and brought up in Mumbai. He started his career in 1984 and has acted in over 350 Bollywood films...
as Sajjan Singh / Badi Bi - Sanjai Mishra as Hazari
- Om PuriOm PuriOm Puri is an Indian actor who has appeared in both mainstream Indian films and art films. His credits also include appearances in British and American films. He has received an honorary OBE.-Early life:...
as Sub Inspector Pralay Pratap Singh - Vijay RaazVijay RaazVijay Raaz is an Indian film actor. His breakthrough came when he played the role of Dubeyji in the movie Monsoon Wedding. Since then, Raaz has been cast in small, often comedic roles, in many Hindi movies, often depicting the character of a common man.-Early life and career:Raaz was born and...
as Chetta Singh - Aftab ShivdasaniAftab ShivdasaniAftab Shivadasani is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He started as a child actor in commercials and has performed in over 40 films. He also co-wrote and helped produce the film Aao Wish Karein. He started his career as a child artist in the movie Mr. India. Shivdasani is currently...
as AD - Mukesh TiwariMukesh TiwariMukesh Tiwari is an Indian actor who has appeared in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu language films as a character role. He belongs To Sagar. His first appearance was as a bandit "Jagira" in China Gate in 1998...
as Gajraj - Shweta TiwariShweta TiwariShweta Tiwari is an Indian film and television actress. She gained popularity for her role of Prerna in Balaji Telefilms's television serial Kasautii Zindagii Kay that used to be aired on an Indian television channel STAR Plus...
as Rajjo/Rosie - Rocky VermaRocky VermaRocky Verma is an Indian film actor.-Early life:Verma was born at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. His father, Arjunsingh Verma, was a teacher and classical radio singer....
as Teeka Singh - Neeraj VoraNeeraj VoraNeeraj Vora is an Indian film director, writer, actor and composer who works in Bollywood.-Director:* Run Bhola Run * Shortkut - The Con Is On * Familywala * Phir Hera Pheri...
as Police Commissioner - Rajpal YadavRajpal YadavRajpal Yadav is an Indian film actor, known for his comedy oriented roles.-Early life and education:Rajpal Yadav was born and brought up in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where he received his education.He did his college from Sardar Patel Hindu Inter College, Shahjahanpur.He played in Shahjahanpur...
as Murari - Shweta BhardwajShweta BhardwajShweta Bhardwaj is an Indian actress and model who has acted in Hindi and South Indian films. She made her debut in the 2008 action flick Mission Istanbul, starring Vivek Oberoi. She has been a Gladrags Model.-Background:...
as Dancer / Singer - Mallika SherawatMallika SherawatMallika Sherawat is a former Indian model, now working as an actress in mainly Bollywood films. Known for her bold onscreen attitude, Sherawat has been frequently featured in the media as a sex symbol...
as Dancer / Singer - Sweta Keswani as Ginni
- Razak Khan as Sajjan's Dance Teacher
- Hemant Pandey as Ranjeet
Critical response
Mid-DayMid-day
Mid Day is an afternoon daily Indian compact newspaper. Editions in various languages are published in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Pune .-Establishment:...
noted that "with a line-up of seasoned character actors known for their comic timings", the film could have been a "laugh ride", writing that the filmmaker's "felt their mere presence was enough to prop the film" allowing them to work with a "meandering script" that jumped "from one character to another" in a manner "bound to test the audience's patience". They also chided inanane dialogs and referred to the film as "balderdash", and a "no-brainer... ...made purely for the 'aam janata' of the hinterland".
IndiaGlitz noted that through consideration of cast of established comic actors, there were certain "set expectations" for the film, in that viewers would not expect "a classic in the making" and would appreciate surrendering "to the antics of a dozen odd comic players on the screen." They also noted that the entire first half of the film is spent establishing its characters and that the second half "is an unabashed copy of Sholay
Sholay
Sholay is a 1975 Indian action-adventure film produced by G.P. Sippy and directed by his son Ramesh Sippy. It is considered among the greatest films in the history of Indian cinema. Released on 15 August 1975, it stars Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bhaduri and...
with a little bit of Tees Maar Khan
Tees Maar Khan
Tees Maar Khan is an 2010 Hindi action comedy film directed by Farah Khan, starring Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles. Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor make special appearances in the film. The film was released on 24 December 2010...
added as well." They concluded that "despite very low expectations" the film itself "turns out to be a barely passable affair".
Glamsham noted that with the film's multiple comedic actors and special songs it "clearly aims to be a complete masala
Masala
Masala or massala is a term used in South Asian cuisines to mostly describe a mixture of spices. A masala can either be a combination of dried spices, or a paste made from a mixture of spices and other ingredients—often garlic, ginger, onions and chilli paste...
film." They also noted that with "a plethora of actors who are known to tickle your funny bone, one would have at least expected a few laughs" from the film, but that it instead "turns out to be a tedious watch and a test of your patience." They wrote that the plot was unoriginal, the treatment was poor and the film's climax was both predictable and "totally uninspiring." They concluded that "Anand Raj Anand's music is passable. Johny Lall's cinematography is unimpressive. Pranav Dhiwar's editing is tacky."