The intrigue of the Shakespearean tragedy 'Macbeth' is transposed to the Mumbai underworld.The intrigue of the Shakespearean tragedy 'Macbeth' is transposed to the Mumbai underworld.The intrigue of the Shakespearean tragedy 'Macbeth' is transposed to the Mumbai underworld.
- Awards
- 10 wins & 19 nominations total
Irrfan Khan
- Maqbool
- (as Irrfan)
Pankaj Kapur
- Jahangir Khan (Abbaji)
- (as Pankaj Kapoor)
Firdous Irani
- Usman
- (as Firdaus Irani)
Vivek Mushran
- Tavde
- (as Vivek Mishra)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMacbeth is Vishal Bhardwaj's favorite play. He wanted to make a movie for mature audiences after his debut with the children's movie Makdee (Shabana Azmi played the witch for free in that one), and chose his favorite dark-story.
- Quotes
Inspector Pandit: Shakti ka santulan chahiye sansar mein. Aag ke liye paani ka dar hona chahiye.
- ConnectionsReferenced in No Smoking (2007)
Featured review
Fascinating movie. A perfect adaptation. Since I saw the Indian adaptation before the Scottish original; it actually made me appreciate how seamlessly the story has been adapted. Pankaj Kapur as Abbaji is sensational. Note his expression when he is stopped and told that the cops are waiting for him after his arrest warrant is issued. He controls his anger and sense of injustice with humor. A classic moment. Also his revenge in the police station is well written. Full marks to Vishal for the screenplay. The casting is superb and the best example of getting a consolidated cast absolutely right. Irfaan as Mia gives a steady performance but this helps the surrounding cast to shine. Tabu is first rate. So is Om Puri. And watch for the characterization of Abbaji's silent right hand man. His devotion to Abbaji and then to Allah (watch his movements first to the song being played at Eid and then when he is asked to consume alcohol) comes across very real. As real as it gets . I am a big fan of this movie and VB to me is a sensational directorial find.
- deepak-punwani
- Sep 4, 2005
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- Runtime2 hours 12 minutes
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