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Dedh Ishqiya

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
7.7K
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Dedh Ishqiya (2014)
Two lousy crooks find paradise in the seven stages of love.
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Two lousy crooks find paradise in the seven stages of love.Two lousy crooks find paradise in the seven stages of love.Two lousy crooks find paradise in the seven stages of love.

  • Director
    • Abhishek Chaubey
  • Writers
    • Vishal Bhardwaj
    • Abhishek Chaubey
    • Darab Farooqui
  • Stars
    • Madhuri Dixit
    • Naseeruddin Shah
    • Arshad Warsi
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    7.7K
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    • Director
      • Abhishek Chaubey
    • Writers
      • Vishal Bhardwaj
      • Abhishek Chaubey
      • Darab Farooqui
    • Stars
      • Madhuri Dixit
      • Naseeruddin Shah
      • Arshad Warsi
    • 61User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit
    • Begum Para
    Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah
    • Khalujan
    Arshad Warsi
    Arshad Warsi
    • Babban Hussain
    Huma Qureshi
    Huma Qureshi
    • Munniya
    Vijay Raaz
    Vijay Raaz
    • Jaan Mohammad
    Manoj Pahwa
    Manoj Pahwa
    • Noor Mohammad Italvi
    Salman Shahid
    • Mushtaq Bhai
    Bhuvan Arora
    Bhuvan Arora
    • Young Khalujaan
    John Vijay
    John Vijay
    • SP John Vijay
    Habib Azmi
    • Hakim
    Gyan Prakash
    Gyan Prakash
    • Poet
    Neeraj Sood
    Neeraj Sood
    • News Reporter
    Midhat Khan
    • Qais
    Bachan Pachehra
    Bachan Pachehra
    • Tailor Inaam Ali
    • (as Bachan Pachera)
    Ishita Vyas
    Ishita Vyas
    • Girl at Brothel
    Ravi Gosain
    • Liyaqat (Jaan Mohd's Sidekick)
    Varun Tamta
    • Inspector at Jewellery Robbery
    Fareed Ahmed
    • Rafiq (Jaan Mohd's Sidekick)
    • Director
      • Abhishek Chaubey
    • Writers
      • Vishal Bhardwaj
      • Abhishek Chaubey
      • Darab Farooqui
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    User reviews61

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    shuhaabshah-3

    great sequel surprisingly..

    i was not sure about this movie as most Hindi movie sequels .well suck mostly.. and after loving the first move i thought they would repeat the stuff we loved and make it bad. but the star cast made me watch it. and i was surprised because it overwhelmed me and went over my expectations multiple times. its not many times you see a realistic movie like this in bollywood but only sometimes these guys catch you with surprise and give you a masterpiece like this. naseeudin shah is one of my favourite actors and huma is the new sensation who everyone likes these days . including me. both gave a strong performance and arshad was as usually good but not great.

    so this is movie which people have to love as it makes you laugh, makes you screem and all that other stuff that good movies are supposed to do. so what are you doing reading this review. go out and WATCH IT NOW.
    10dashingdude_2310

    A joy ride with a lot of twists and outstanding acting

    I have always been a great fan of how Vishal Bharadwaj can make dark comedy with such ease and beauty. After watching Kaminey, Omkara and Ishqiya, I went to the theater with great expectations and I was not at all disappointed, rather amazed and more than satisfied... The dialogues and the delivery are fantastic and not just that, The movie takes on some very subtle issues like ego, love, misconceptions, personality ethic and a lot more and that too with sense of humor that is subtle yet so powerful that every line that the actors say have some deep meaning in them... Naseer sahab has always been one of my favorites and praising his acting would mean critiquing a monalisa, however the pick of the actors for me were Arshad Warsi with his bhopali humor, Madhuri Dixit beautiful yet so powerful and of course Vijay Raj ,the villain, who although has a big ego fails to earn the respects he yearns for so much.... All in all it is a 9* experience according to me, with the drawback that there are no famous songs, as in ishqiya, which i so much expected from Vishal bharadwaj... Its intelligent cinema, with a mix of humor and darkness... It tries to rip of the character behind the faces that we tend to wear... I think this is one installment of bollywood this year that would be hard to beat... You should take a walk into the dark humorous world of dedh ishqiya..
    10aijaz-hussain

    A Cult - Must Watch for Every Genuine Movie Lover

    Dedh Ishqiya is cleverly written and brilliantly executed; it is the perfect comeback vehicle and tribute to the only true screen goddess Madhuri Dixit.

    Apart from Madhuri's heartfelt performance, Dedh Ishqiya will always be remembered and referenced for its brilliant direction and storytelling. The movie is smarter, funnier, richer, and way more gorgeous than its prequel Ishqiya. The writing is brilliant, screenplay immaculate, and direction flawless. Dialogues were quirky and all the lead as well as the supporting actors performed really well. Kudos to the director.

    Now speaking about the main attraction and the lead character of this movie Madhuri Dixit who essays the role of Begum Para, one has to admit that she was, is, and will remain THE BEST actress as long as Indian cinema exists. Her luminous smile enchants, her dance captivates, and her mischievous glance casts spell magic on audience.

    They say the soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone..I never got it until I watched Madhuri Dixit in Dedh Ishqiya. And it is apt to say "Always pray to have eyes that see the best, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God".

    Don't miss the rare opportunity to watch this gem of a movie and the timeless Madhuri Dixit.
    9anuraagdestiny

    League of Extra-ordinary Not-so-gentlemen !!

    Perfect dialogues...perfect acting...what else does one need in a movie...Vijay Raaz, Arshad Warsi and Naseeruddin Shah create magic on screen with their characters !! Khalujan and Babban are the modern Jay Veeru of Sholay. Its a dark comedy through out with a tinge of love in urdu. Its definitely better than the first version. Madhuri has still the charm to carry movie on her shoulders at this age..its a dream comeback for her. She looks great in most of the frames. The dance choreographed by Ustad Birju Maharaj and the lyrics of poems are simply extraordinary.Its Huma Qureshi that matches the league of such wonderful acting cast to perfection. She is here to stay for long long time.The only flaw of the movie was the songs did not match the previous version.

    If u liked Ishqiya you will be a fan of this movie.Trust me,you will be surprised.
    9dpatel13

    Better than the first!

    I was skeptical about this one due to couple of reasons. The first ishqiya had a confusing plot (while interesting) and Vishal Bhardwaj is known for darker movies based on his previous work (kaminey, omkara). But dedh ishqiya is neither dark nor confusing. The plot is a lot more linear keeping the audience interested and gripped. The movie was surprisingly hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud on several occasions.

    The chemistry between the actors, Naseerudin Shah and Arshad is fantastic. Not enough could be said about Madhuri who makes a sizzling come-back. Huma is good as well.

    All in all, Dedh Ishqiya is a complete film filled with a great script, taunt execution and tantalizing performances. The only drawback is the Urdu dialogues which I found to be acceptable due to the Nawaby setting but may not sit well with some viewers. If you are in the mood for comedy, thriller or even romance, don't miss Dedh Ishqiya!! 9/10

    @in2deepjagani

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      Approximately, all the shayaris said in the movie were written by 'Bashir Badr'.
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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2014 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • Urdu
    • Also known as
      • 非得娶到你
    • Filming locations
      • Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
    • Production companies
      • Shemaroo Entertainment
      • Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,554,054
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 32m(152 min)
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