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Garam Masala

  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
19K
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Akshay Kumar and John Abraham in Garam Masala (2005)
Buddy ComedySlapstickComedyRomance

A rib tickling tale of two flirts who constantly flirt with women despite one of them being engaged. Chaos ensues when the fiancé finds out that her to-be groom is cheating on her.A rib tickling tale of two flirts who constantly flirt with women despite one of them being engaged. Chaos ensues when the fiancé finds out that her to-be groom is cheating on her.A rib tickling tale of two flirts who constantly flirt with women despite one of them being engaged. Chaos ensues when the fiancé finds out that her to-be groom is cheating on her.

  • Director
    • Priyadarshan
  • Writers
    • Priyadarshan
    • Neeraj Vora
    • Jay Master
  • Stars
    • Akshay Kumar
    • John Abraham
    • Paresh Rawal
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Priyadarshan
    • Writers
      • Priyadarshan
      • Neeraj Vora
      • Jay Master
    • Stars
      • Akshay Kumar
      • John Abraham
      • Paresh Rawal
    • 47User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Akshay Kumar
    Akshay Kumar
    • Mac
    John Abraham
    John Abraham
    • Shyam "Sam"
    Paresh Rawal
    Paresh Rawal
    • Mambo
    Rimi Sen
    Rimi Sen
    • Anjali
    • (as Rimii)
    Nitu Chandra
    Nitu Chandra
    • Sweety
    • (as Neetu)
    Nargis Bagheri
    Nargis Bagheri
    • Puja
    • (as Nargis)
    Daisy Bopanna
    Daisy Bopanna
    • Deepti
    • (as Daisy)
    Rajpal Naurang Yadav
    Rajpal Naurang Yadav
    • Babban
    • (as Rajpal Yadav)
    Govardhan Asrani
    Govardhan Asrani
    • Mac's Maternal Uncle
    Manoj Joshi
    Manoj Joshi
    • Nageshwar
    Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia
    • Maggi
    Viju Khote
    Viju Khote
    • Mac & Sam's boss
    Lakshmi Pandit
    • Model
    Prithvi Zutshi
    Prithvi Zutshi
    • Landlord
    Daisy Shah
    Daisy Shah
    • Director
      • Priyadarshan
    • Writers
      • Priyadarshan
      • Neeraj Vora
      • Jay Master
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    User reviews47

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    10Li_85

    Fast, funny and fantastic

    Garam Masala is one of the funniest film I've seen in ages. Akshay Kumar is excellent as the womaniser who has affairs with 3 girls and engaged at the same time. John Abraham is Amusing at times and this is one of his best works so far. Paresh Rawail is superb as usual in most of his films. The director Priyadarshan has delivered great Movies in the past. Hera Pheri, Hungama and Hulchul being some of the Best. Garam Masala is his funniest film he has made. The three newcomer actresses are average. Rimi sen doesn't get much scope in this movie. I was impressed to see how Priyadarshan made a movie with a simple storyline of a guy having a affair with 3 girls at the same time. All 3 girls have a day off in the same day and end up in the same house. Packed with loads of Laughs, this is one Non stop Entertainer.
    10prdindian

    movie is amazing must watch

    on the contrary to the person listed above me i felt that this movie was really funny particularly in the scenes were there is a lot of mix up. i don't want to give the plot and the storyline away to the people that haven't watched it yet but i will say that Paresh Rawal does not have an extensive role such as past Priyadarshan movies, for example, Hera Pheri and Hungama. Paresh Rawal does an amazing part in the little role given to him, John Abraham does equally well, Akshay Kumar has proved that he is no less in this movie like he had from Waqt and almost all his movies after Andaaz. Even though all three heroins in this movie were at a debut they did a pretty good job of acting particularly Nargis who is very good looking and hot. i would say that if you liked Hungama or Hera Pheri this movie is a must watch.
    7husnain_05

    It is a good film.

    This movie was a fantastic comedy. It had a lot of comedians star in it like Akshay Kumar,Rajpal Yadav,Paresh Raval and John Abraham.

    Rimi Sen was good at playing Akshay Kumars wife and so were all the air hostesses. Mr Hot as Mac (Akshay Kumar) and Mr cool as Sam (John Abraham) are two fashion photographers who like the same girl Maggie (Neha Dupia). When John Abraham cheats on his work he becomes Akshay Kumars senior and Akshay Kumar gets really jealous because his flat has to be given to John Abraham and Neha Dupia starts liking John more. Akshay Kumar wants to be better than John Abraham so he finds a flat and he is going out with three different girls (Nitu Chandra,Nargis Bagheri,Daisy Boppana).
    7MovieInspector

    Good comedy

    This film is an example of how good Akshay Kumar is in comedies. He is great in his role; he deservedly won the filmfare award for best performance in a comic role for his performance. John Abraham does his part well alongside Akshay in the lead roles. Paresh Rawal did well in his supporting role. Manoj Joshi and Rimi Sen did their parts well as did Neha Dhupia. The story of this is one that promises the audience a lot of comedy scenes, and it doesn't fail to deliver them. The music isn't that good to be honest. Still, it is worth watching for the comedy.

    Verdict: good comedy - definitely watch it. I give it 7.5/10
    10gleejoseph

    Garam Masala - A wonderful laugh riot !

    One of the more sensible comedies to hit the Hindi film screens. A remake of Priyadarshans 80s Malayalam hit Boeing Boeing, which in turn was a remake of the 60s Hollywoon hit of the same name, Garam Masala elevates the standard of comedies in Hindi Cinema.

    Akshay Kumar has once again proved his is one of the best super stars of Hindi cinema who can do comedy. He has combined well with the new hunk John Abraham. However John still remains in Akshays shadows and fails to rise to the occasion.

    The new gals are cute and do complete justice to their roles.

    A must watch comedy. Leave your brains away and laugh for 2 hrs!!!! After all laughter is the best medicine ! Ask Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar !!!!!

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Akshay Kumar won Filmfare Best Actor in a Comic Role award for Garam Masala
    • Goofs
      In some long shot scenes there is a difference in lip movement and the voices.
    • Quotes

      Mambo: He called me a "sala"!

      Mac: You're from a different region - here, "sala" has a different meaning!

      Mambo: Really? What does it mean here then?

      Mac: It means... it means... the wife's brother!

    • Connections
      Remake of Boeing, Boeing (1965)
    • Soundtracks
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      Music by Pritam Chakraborty

      Lyrics by Sameer

      Performed by Sonu Nigam

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2005 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Garam Masala Movie
      • Stream Garam Masala officially on Hotstar Singapore
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Специи любви
    • Filming locations
      • Mauritius
    • Production company
      • Venus Records & Tapes
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,007,943
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $395,708
      • Nov 5, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,091,698
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 26m(146 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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