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Baadshaho

  • 2017
  • TV-MA
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
5.5K
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Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Mishra, Emraan Hashmi, Ileana D'Cruz, Esha Gupta, and Vidyut Jammwal in Baadshaho (2017)
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An Indian queen asks her bodyguard to steal back gold taken from her by the Indian government during The Emergency period in 1975.An Indian queen asks her bodyguard to steal back gold taken from her by the Indian government during The Emergency period in 1975.An Indian queen asks her bodyguard to steal back gold taken from her by the Indian government during The Emergency period in 1975.

  • Director
    • Milan Luthria
  • Writer
    • Rajat Arora
  • Stars
    • Ajay Devgn
    • Ileana D'Cruz
    • Emraan Hashmi
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Milan Luthria
    • Writer
      • Rajat Arora
    • Stars
      • Ajay Devgn
      • Ileana D'Cruz
      • Emraan Hashmi
    • 71User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Ajay Devgn
    Ajay Devgn
    • Bhawani Singh
    Ileana D'Cruz
    Ileana D'Cruz
    • Gitanjali
    Emraan Hashmi
    Emraan Hashmi
    • Dalia
    Esha Gupta
    Esha Gupta
    • Sanjana
    Vidyut Jammwal
    Vidyut Jammwal
    • Major Seher Singh
    • (as Vidyut Jamwal)
    Sanjay Mishra
    Sanjay Mishra
    • Guruji
    Denzil Smith
    Denzil Smith
    • Rudra Singh
    Sunny Leone
    Sunny Leone
    • Dancer
    Phlorick
    • Raja
    • (voice)
    Lankesh Bhardwaj
    • Supdt. of Police -Meena
    Priyanshu Chatterjee
    Priyanshu Chatterjee
    • Sanjeev, Politician
    Arjun Dwivedi
    Arjun Dwivedi
    • Somesh
    Ravi Kale
    Ravi Kale
    Sharad Kelkar
    Sharad Kelkar
    • Durjan Singh
    Aishmita Meena
    • Drought village lady
    João Miranda
    Ana Monteiro
    Yugant Badri Pandey
    • Yugant bhati
    • (as Yugant Pandey)
    • Director
      • Milan Luthria
    • Writer
      • Rajat Arora
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    User reviews71

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    8ahanaborai

    This is an outstanding movie, Must Watch

    The story is basic, yet wildly fanciful - a young RajputaniladyGitanjali Devi (Ileana D'Cruz) has her ancestral gold reserveconfiscated from her palace by the government. The year is 1975 and we hear the voice of Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, declaring Emergency (while exhorting her countrymen not to panic). The maharani has earned the wrath of a grasping Sanjay Gandhi look- alike whowields tremendous power even over the Indian army;his reel name is Sanjeev.

    The affrontedGitanjali Devi who is serving time in jail orders her brooding personal security in-charge Bhawani Singh (Ajay Devgn) to grab the lost booty back for her.

    The loyal Bhawani, who is the queen's retainer and secret lover, setts together a band of four gangsters. The gang includedGitanjali Devi'strusted aide Sanjana (Esha Gupta).They set on the mission to waylay the high-value consignment when it is transported from Rajasthan to Delhiin an armored truck. The distance between the source and destination was to be covered in an eight-hour road trip. "Woh army hai, hum haraamihai," Bhawani declares, playing down the risk involved, to allay the fears of both the ageing cat burglar Tikla (Sanjay Mishra) and the happy-go-lucky gun-for-hire Dalia (Emraan Hashmi) that he ropes in.The gang of badasses takes several detours as the gold is targeted and trailed. A stereotype army officer, Major Seher Singh (Vidyut Jammwal), becomes a massive obstacle in the way of Gitanjali Devi's assault team. To find out more, I would recommend you watch the film yourself.

    The inspiration of the film was certainly from the emergency era where perhaps similar events unfolded. Ajay Devgan portrays his character with ease; not only that, he makes a remarkable impression with the dialogues that have been penned by Rajat Arora. Emraan Hashmi is yet another delight. Vidyut Jamwaleffortlessly plays the role of an army officer.

    Once again Milan Luthriamanages to live up to his promise; although this is not one of his bests! He is the man who has has delivered 'KachcheDhaage' and 'Once Up on a Time in Mumbaai' and this piece is nowhere close to his earlier work. Powerful writing by Rajat Arora comes as a savior. Numerous scenes are packed with metaphorical dialogues that will build the required tension without any drama. The background score, picturesque cinematography and crisp editing also make this a commendable thriller. This one deserves good audience, especially the ones who enjoy the thrillin the chase!
    8sangeethabalaji

    The best movie of 2017 by a distance, What an entertainer it was. Very Stylish movie.

    This film has a lot of "style" and "substance"; slick in sepia-toned, sandy Rajasthan. :). You will enjoy this heist-action film despite the apparent flaws.Baadshaho strikes a perfect balance between story and swagger. It's gripping; however, the pace loses steam post-interval. Nevertheless, other departments are good enough to pull the film until the climax.

    Most films give enough mind space to predict what will happen next; they also present an opportunity to think on whether or not you are enjoying a film. Baadshaho doesn't give you much of a chance to think about how you are feeling about the film and succeeds in keeping you guessing about the next twist in a good way – but only in the first half.

    Every time Bhavani (Ajay Devgn) and his gang get into a troublesome and complicated situation, you think of the many ways that they will uncomplicate. The film surprises with its solution and that's the beauty. This is what we expect from seasoned filmmakers. Unfortunately, the second half just goes loose. Also, I would like to talk about parental guidance -there's loads of Violence and a couple of abusive words. We can seebare-chested men and bare-backed women. The film has a couple of making out scenes.

    Coming back to the advantages of this action slick-flick – it has been showcased in an interesting and different setting. Rajasthan in the 70s has been used and the events are planned using the emergency. Characterization and its building is interesting. Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Esha Gupta, Sanjai Mishra, Vidyut Jamwal – have delivered their best. The surprise element was Ileana D'cruz - her character is of a shrewd ruler and she is convincing.

    For the action part, I just need to summarize – it's an Ajay Devgn film!The songs are nice to listen to, and the background score is apt. Dialogues are the highlights; some could go down very well as Bollywood dialogue memories. You can definitely consider this over the weekend.
    1aalamster

    Fake ratings, genuinely not worth your time.

    Don't go by the ratings, this is a crap movie, a total waste of time. I don't write reviews professionally but I'm compelled to warn you after wasting my time and money.

    Ajay Devgn,Emraan Hashmi & Sanjay Mishra are far better actors than what they did in this Milan Luthria's directorial failure. They couldn't depict the era according to the movie plot. It was full of shortcomings from the very start and add to it the most ambiguous climax.

    It seemed like the acting talent and the plot was wasted very badly by monotonous repetitive dialogues and flawed sequences.
    1psitis

    A Major Disappointment of year 2017!!!

    This movie doesn't live up to acting abilities of Ajay Devgn,Emraan Hashmi & Sanjay Mishra. Director Milan Luthria narrated a half cooked story with most ambiguous climax scene I've ever imagined. Illeana D'Cruz & Esha Gupta are terrible actresses. They proved me right once again. That's why both of them were mostly signed in multi-starer movies. Vidyut Jambval was average but underutilized not only as an actor but also as a stunts-man. Even Sharad Kelkar's performance was better than Emran Hashmi's because Hashmi's character didn't get as many lines as expected.

    Ajay Devgn barely speaks in the movie and repeats "Char din" dialogue monotonously every time, when he appears on screen. If you people are genuine fans of Emraan & Ajay then please don't promote this awful dish disguised as a feature film. That sandstorm scene in the end was like the last nail in the coffin...
    8sougataibm

    Its a powerful movie, Do watch it, Great performance by all the actors!!

    Ever since the trailer release, I had decided to watch the film irrespective of critic reviews (and my review comes with objectivity). I see the increasing trend (by film critics) to sabotage the film on a few grounds; however, this one is definitely not worth missing. Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi and Vidyut Jamwal have delivered powerful performances. Lead ladies, Ileana D'Cruz and Esha Gupta have done their part well. Sunny Leone marks her presence with the item number. Action sequences, thrill and twists in the plot are apt! This genre has always fascinated me; and Milan Luthria has always delivered to his best.

    I particularly loved the era that the team has created. It's close to real (although it could have got much better). Costumes, hair styling and make-up does total justice to bring the flavor of the 70s. A few dialogues mouthed by Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi are entertaining. Songs are top class. Choreography is superb.

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    • Trivia
      Emraan Hashmi replaces Diljit Dosanjh in Baadshaho
    • Goofs
      When Major Seher is introduced, he is shown to get down from an AC rail coach that is blue in colour. Such coaches were introduced only in mid 1990s while the story is set somewhere between 1975-77. So, the train coaches should have either been reddish or brown in colour.
    • Quotes

      Bhawani Singh: When death is around the corner, you realize the value of life.

    • Alternate versions
      The UK release was cut, the distributor chose to remove scenes of drug misuse and strong violence in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
    • Soundtracks
      Mere Rashke Qamar
      Performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

      Composed by Tanishk Bagchi & Ankit Tiwari

      Written by Fana Buland Shehri & Manoj Muntashir

      Length 3:40

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Kings
    • Filming locations
      • Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
    • Production companies
      • T-Series
      • Vertex Motion Pictures
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      • $11,859,437
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 16m(136 min)
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