Dhamaal
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Dhamaal is a 2007 Hindi
Caper film directed and produced by Indra Kumar and starring Riteish
, Sanjay Dutt
, Arshad Warsi
, Javed Jaffrey and Aashish Chaudhary
.
This movie is a remake of the 1963 American comedy, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
. It also have influences of other contemporary movies such as Road Trip, Bean - The Movie, Mr Bean, Rat Race
, Dude, Where's My Car?
and Johnny English
.
A sequel to the film was released in June 2011, under the title of Double Dhamaal, with the whole cast reprising their roles, with new additions to the cast including Kangna Ranaut
and Mallika Sherawat
.
), who lives a wealthy lifestyle with his eccentric dad, Nari (Asrani
), who loves his antique car more than his son, and asks his son to leave when he damages the car; hot-headed Aditya (Arshad Warsi
) and dim-witted Manav (Jaaved Jaffrey
), orphaned brothers; and Roy (Ritesh Deshmukh), a trickster who wears a magnetized belt. All four are afflicted by the get-rich-quick virus. Their fortunes take a turn after they accidentally bump into a victim who tells them about a hidden treasure in Goa
including 10 crore rupees. The group race toward Goa in Contractor's stolen car, little knowing that their plans will soon be foiled, albeit hilariously, by Police Inspector Kabir Nayak (Sanjay Dutt
), who is angered at this Department for not appreciating his honesty, and is instead penalizing him by transferring him to Yavatmal; they all reach there at the same time, and decide it to share it equally. But, Inspector Kabir, at the right time, runs away with all the money. They all follow him and end up in a charity show. They all donate the money to the charity and feel proud for what they did.
with lyrics penned by Sameer
.
The soundtrack received a 4/5 for the title song. The songs, "Dekho Dekho" and "Miss India Martee Mujhepe", were both known as the title song, since the main chorus of both the songs included the title "Dhamaal".
of CNN-IBN rated the film 4 out of 5 saying, "there’s so much to like about Dhamaal". Sukanya Verma of Rediff gave it 3.4/5 saying, "The story with its baggage of generic turns and contrived twists seems all too familiar in making its even-now significant point. In addition, it seems a tad too long at its three hours running time. Mayank Shekhar of the Hindustan Times
gave it 4.5/5 and stated, "This one’s about four friends on a chase. You wouldn't exactly call it a comedy, but other words are 'Crime' and 'Caper'." Taran Adarsh
of Bollywood Hungama
rated the film 5/5 while stating, "Dhamaal was loved for its comedy in the first hour, but the whodunit in the second hour tapers the impact. It's a great time-pass flick which leaves you with a smile at the end." Noyon Jyoti Parasara of AOL
rated the film 3.5/5 and stated, "This one surprised me, since I have only seen Indra Kumar do romance and horror, him up with a comedy is a total entertainer." Blessy Chettiar of DNA
gave it a rating of 4.5/5 and said, "Dhamaal has less comedy, and more live action and crime, but it keeps you entertained the whole way through." Nikhat Kazmi
of the Times of India gave it a rating of 4/5 saying, "Tune off a bit for the tedious middle and you could be in for some fun and frolic in Dhamaal".
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
Caper film directed and produced by Indra Kumar and starring Riteish
Riteish Deshmukh
Ritesh Deshmukh is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He is the son of Vilasrao Deshmukh, the Union Minister for Science, Technology and Earth Sciences, Government of India, and the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra.Deshmukh debuted with K...
, Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt is an Indian Hindi film actor and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors Sunil and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981.-Personal life:...
, Arshad Warsi
Arshad Warsi
Arshad Warsi is an Indian actor who debuted in 1996 with the film Tere Mere Sapne which was a success but he is best known for his role as "Circuit" in the comedy films Munnabhai M.B.B.S. and Lage Raho Munnabhai and his role as Babban in Ishqiya which won him acclaim.-Early life and...
, Javed Jaffrey and Aashish Chaudhary
Aashish Chaudhary
Aashish Chaudhary is a former Indian model and an actor who appears in Bollywood films. He was first noticed in the action movie, Qayamat in 2003. He then appeared in movies like Girlfriend, Shaadi Ka Laddoo, Fight Club and Teesri Aankh...
.
This movie is a remake of the 1963 American comedy, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a 1963 American comedy film produced and directed by Stanley Kramer about the madcap pursuit of $350,000 in stolen cash by a diverse and colorful group of strangers...
. It also have influences of other contemporary movies such as Road Trip, Bean - The Movie, Mr Bean, Rat Race
Rat Race (film)
Rat Race is a 2001 ensemble cast comedy film directed by Jerry Zucker, written by Andy Breckman, and stars several comedians including Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jon Lovitz, Lanei Chapman, Seth Green, Kathy Najimy, Dave Thomas, Vince Vieluf, John Cleese, Breckin Meyer,...
, Dude, Where's My Car?
Dude, Where's My Car?
Dude, Where's My Car? is a 2000 American stoner comedy film directed by Danny Leiner. The film stars Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott as two young men who find themselves wasted and forget where they parked their car....
and Johnny English
Johnny English
Johnny English is a 2003 British action comedy film parodying the James Bond secret agent genre. The film stars Rowan Atkinson as the incompetent titular English spy, with John Malkovich, Natalie Imbruglia, Tim Pigott-Smith and Ben Miller in supporting roles...
.
A sequel to the film was released in June 2011, under the title of Double Dhamaal, with the whole cast reprising their roles, with new additions to the cast including Kangna Ranaut
Kangna Ranaut
Kangna Ranaut is an Indian actress who appears mostly in Hindi films. She made her acting debut in 2006 with a leading role in Gangster. She won both a Filmfare and a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as a troubled model in Fashion .-Early life:Ranaut was born to...
and 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...
.
Plot
Dhamaal is about four friends, Boman Contractor (Aashish ChaudharyAashish Chaudhary
Aashish Chaudhary is a former Indian model and an actor who appears in Bollywood films. He was first noticed in the action movie, Qayamat in 2003. He then appeared in movies like Girlfriend, Shaadi Ka Laddoo, Fight Club and Teesri Aankh...
), who lives a wealthy lifestyle with his eccentric dad, Nari (Asrani
Asrani
Govardhan Asrani , popularly known simply as Asrani, is an actor in Indian films whose Bollywood career has spanned over 35 years. His wife Manju Bansal is an actress.-Early life:...
), who loves his antique car more than his son, and asks his son to leave when he damages the car; hot-headed Aditya (Arshad Warsi
Arshad Warsi
Arshad Warsi is an Indian actor who debuted in 1996 with the film Tere Mere Sapne which was a success but he is best known for his role as "Circuit" in the comedy films Munnabhai M.B.B.S. and Lage Raho Munnabhai and his role as Babban in Ishqiya which won him acclaim.-Early life and...
) and dim-witted Manav (Jaaved Jaffrey
Jaaved Jaffrey
Javed Jaffery is an Indian actor, dancer, comedian, impressionist known for his work in several Bollywood films and Indian television shows. His father is the famous comedian Jagdeep.-Professional work:...
), orphaned brothers; and Roy (Ritesh Deshmukh), a trickster who wears a magnetized belt. All four are afflicted by the get-rich-quick virus. Their fortunes take a turn after they accidentally bump into a victim who tells them about a hidden treasure in Goa
Goa
Goa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its...
including 10 crore rupees. The group race toward Goa in Contractor's stolen car, little knowing that their plans will soon be foiled, albeit hilariously, by Police Inspector Kabir Nayak (Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt is an Indian Hindi film actor and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors Sunil and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981.-Personal life:...
), who is angered at this Department for not appreciating his honesty, and is instead penalizing him by transferring him to Yavatmal; they all reach there at the same time, and decide it to share it equally. But, Inspector Kabir, at the right time, runs away with all the money. They all follow him and end up in a charity show. They all donate the money to the charity and feel proud for what they did.
Cast
- Sanjay DuttSanjay DuttSanjay Dutt is an Indian Hindi film actor and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors Sunil and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981.-Personal life:...
as Inspector Kabir Nayak - Riteish DeshmukhRiteish DeshmukhRitesh Deshmukh is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He is the son of Vilasrao Deshmukh, the Union Minister for Science, Technology and Earth Sciences, Government of India, and the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra.Deshmukh debuted with K...
as Deshbandhu Roy - Arshad WarsiArshad WarsiArshad Warsi is an Indian actor who debuted in 1996 with the film Tere Mere Sapne which was a success but he is best known for his role as "Circuit" in the comedy films Munnabhai M.B.B.S. and Lage Raho Munnabhai and his role as Babban in Ishqiya which won him acclaim.-Early life and...
as Aditya "Adi" Shrivastav - Jaaved JaffreyJaaved JaffreyJaved Jaffery is an Indian actor, dancer, comedian, impressionist known for his work in several Bollywood films and Indian television shows. His father is the famous comedian Jagdeep.-Professional work:...
as Manav Shrivastav - Aashish ChaudharyAashish ChaudharyAashish Chaudhary is a former Indian model and an actor who appears in Bollywood films. He was first noticed in the action movie, Qayamat in 2003. He then appeared in movies like Girlfriend, Shaadi Ka Laddoo, Fight Club and Teesri Aankh...
as Boman - AsraniAsraniGovardhan Asrani , popularly known simply as Asrani, is an actor in Indian films whose Bollywood career has spanned over 35 years. His wife Manju Bansal is an actress.-Early life:...
as Boman's dad - Sanjai Mishra as Babubhai (a Goon)
- 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 Dev Kumar Malik (Air Traffic Controller) - Vijay Patkar as Air Traffic Controller
- Prem ChopraPrem ChopraPrem Chopra is an actor in Hindi and Punjabi films. He has acted in over 400 films. He is famous for his soft spoken diction despite being a villain in most films.-Personal life and education:...
as Bose - Suhasini MulaySuhasini MulaySuhasini Mulay is an Indian actress in Bollywood and Marathi films as well as television. She won National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1999, for her performance in Gulzar's film Hu Tu Tu.-Early life and education:...
as the Landlady - Murli Sharma as Inspector Kulkarni (Crime Branch)
- Tiku TalsaniaTiku TalsaniaTiku Talsania is an Indian actor who has acted in supporting roles in more than 100 films and in TV Serials.-Television:*Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi*Zamana Badal Gaya .... Kanhaiya Lal Mathur*Ek Se Badhkar Ek .... Brijbhushan...
as Commissioner Chaturvedi - Vinay Apte as Iyer
- Kiku Sharda as Havaldar
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack is composed by Adnan SamiAdnan Sami
Adnan Sami is a British-born Pakistani-Indian- Canadian singer, musician, pianist, actor and composer of Pakistani origin. He currently holds Canadian citizenship and works and lives in Mumbai, India...
with lyrics penned by Sameer
Sameer (lyricist)
Sameer is an Indian lyricist,the main form of work undertaken by Sameer is for Indian songs in Hindi language films. His father is the famed Hindi lyricist, Anjaan . Since the beginning of his career, Sameer has penned around 4,000 songs in over 500 Hindi films and more than 130 songs in 23...
.
The soundtrack received a 4/5 for the title song. The songs, "Dekho Dekho" and "Miss India Martee Mujhepe", were both known as the title song, since the main chorus of both the songs included the title "Dhamaal".
Track listing
Critical response
Upon release, the film received universal critical acclaim. Rajeev MasandRajeev Masand
Rajeev Masand is an Indian film critic and entertainment reporter for CNN-IBN. Masand started his career as an entertainment correspondent at the young age of 16...
of CNN-IBN rated the film 4 out of 5 saying, "there’s so much to like about Dhamaal". Sukanya Verma of Rediff gave it 3.4/5 saying, "The story with its baggage of generic turns and contrived twists seems all too familiar in making its even-now significant point. In addition, it seems a tad too long at its three hours running time. Mayank Shekhar of the Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times is an Indian English-language daily newspaper founded in 1924 with roots in the Indian independence movement of the period ....
gave it 4.5/5 and stated, "This one’s about four friends on a chase. You wouldn't exactly call it a comedy, but other words are 'Crime' and 'Caper'." Taran Adarsh
Taran Adarsh
Taran Adarsh is an Indian film critic, journalist, editor and film trade analyst. He is also a former producer and screenwriter. He is the son of film director and producer, B.K. Adarsh....
of Bollywood Hungama
Bollywood Hungama
Bollywood Hungama is a leading Bollywood entertainment website, owned by hungama.com....
rated the film 5/5 while stating, "Dhamaal was loved for its comedy in the first hour, but the whodunit in the second hour tapers the impact. It's a great time-pass flick which leaves you with a smile at the end." Noyon Jyoti Parasara of AOL
AOL
AOL Inc. is an American global Internet services and media company. AOL is headquartered at 770 Broadway in New York. Founded in 1983 as Control Video Corporation, it has franchised its services to companies in several nations around the world or set up international versions of its services...
rated the film 3.5/5 and stated, "This one surprised me, since I have only seen Indra Kumar do romance and horror, him up with a comedy is a total entertainer." Blessy Chettiar of DNA
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...
gave it a rating of 4.5/5 and said, "Dhamaal has less comedy, and more live action and crime, but it keeps you entertained the whole way through." Nikhat Kazmi
Nikhat Kazmi
Nikhat Kazmi is a senior correspondent and well-known film critic from India, who has been writing for The Times of India, since 1987.-Books:* If Shakespeare was a gun: a play. Writers Workshop, 1984....
of the Times of India gave it a rating of 4/5 saying, "Tune off a bit for the tedious middle and you could be in for some fun and frolic in Dhamaal".