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Thackeray

  • 2019
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3.9K
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Thackeray (2019)
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From controversial cartoonist to powerful Mumbai politician, this biopic maps the meteoric rise of far-right Shiv Sena party founder, Bal Thackeray.From controversial cartoonist to powerful Mumbai politician, this biopic maps the meteoric rise of far-right Shiv Sena party founder, Bal Thackeray.From controversial cartoonist to powerful Mumbai politician, this biopic maps the meteoric rise of far-right Shiv Sena party founder, Bal Thackeray.

  • Directors
    • Abhijit Panse
    • Amol Bhor
  • Writer
    • Abhijit Panse
  • Stars
    • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    • Amrita Rao
    • Rajesh Khera
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Abhijit Panse
      • Amol Bhor
    • Writer
      • Abhijit Panse
    • Stars
      • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
      • Amrita Rao
      • Rajesh Khera
    • 68User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    • Bal Thackeray
    Amrita Rao
    Amrita Rao
    • Meena Tai Thackeray
    Rajesh Khera
    Rajesh Khera
    • Morarji Desai
    Sanjay Narvekar
    Sanjay Narvekar
    • Krishna Desai
    Rajgopal Iyer
    Rajgopal Iyer
    • AP Selvarajan
    • (as Raaj Gopal Iyer)
    Prakash Belawadi
    Prakash Belawadi
    • George Fernandes
    Nikhil Mahajan
    • Sharad Pawar
    Jaywant Wadkar
    Jaywant Wadkar
    • Inspector
    Resh Lamba
    Resh Lamba
    • Dahashadwadi
    Nilesh Divekar
    Nilesh Divekar
    • Inspector investigating terrorists who planned to kill Thackray
    • (as Nilesh Diwekar)
    Micky Makhija
    Micky Makhija
    Abdul Quadir Amin
    • Jaidev
    Vineet Sharma
    Vineet Sharma
    • Emmanuel Modak
    Radha Sagar
    Radha Sagar
    Ashish Pathode
    • Javed Miandad
    Pradeep Velankar
    Pradeep Velankar
    • Desai
    Ashok Lokhande
    • Yeshwantrao Chavan
    Niranjan Javir
    • Marathi Young Man
    • Directors
      • Abhijit Panse
      • Amol Bhor
    • Writer
      • Abhijit Panse
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews68

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    5vikingspassion

    Boring movie

    I can't believe producers did such a horrible job. Worthless movie. I have respect for Bal Thackeray but movie was pathetic.
    7MuviFan73

    Altered reality at places - apart from that a good film.

    When we talk of Sanju, we say it to be deviated a lot from reality but a good film, Thackeray is not that deviated but somewhat, it surely is. As a movie it is nice.

    When we talk about the politics followed by him, the question arises was it right? There was a time when I use to think for our people if it has to be this way than let it be. Today I feel rather than doing that I would retract myself. The one who came below the car brought tears to my eyes. A better way is given in the movie Mee Shivaji Raje Bhosale boltoye.

    Another question raised is to choose between Democracy and Dictatorship. Well I watched a show dance plus even if every member put up to a total the leader can still change it.

    Tone, Script & Story: It portrays a biopic of Bala Saheb Thackeray. Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: Justified. Music: Average. Acting: Good (specially nawaaz).

    Final Verdict: Bala Saheb carries an Aura, I myself love to be in that aura, and well did the movie make me feel it? Somewhat: Yes.
    6apsayyed

    Nawaz as Thackeray

    The main storyline plots around balasaheb thackeray, the powerhouse of Mahatashtra ... The way his Biography is put forth by director may make you bore, Except Nawaz, The movie fails in every Aspect, The way balasaheb should be shown its exactly the opposite, Bad direction, I hope They remake this part with good direction
    5sanjubhat

    Opportunity missed.. could have been better!!

    Had high expectations from this film considering the charismatic persona of the protagonist . The narrative unfortunately is not gripping enough to hold the audience in rapt attention .

    The film has its moments but seems disjointed, with punch lines that are laboriously inserted without having any impact on the narrative.

    Navaz fits the bill perfectly and gets into the character with ease . But as they say no one can rise above the script . Could have been better .

    5 out of 10 stars from me for this biographical docudrama.
    6sourya-mukherjee

    Nawazuddin Siddiqui makes it worth watching

    Nawazuddin Siddiqui pulls of one of the best performances of his career. He's fabulous! His body language, composure, magnetism & mannerism is at a different level all together. We don't come across actors like him often. If nothing else, watch the movie just for him.

    Overall, depending on your political inclination, the values you carry, the principles you have, you may hate or like the film, as it is based on a political personality and the choices he makes. Personally, I must admit that the 150 mins did alter my opinion about Balasaheb Thackerey. That by itself shows that the film & the performance of its casts is good enough to have an impact (good or bad) on your opinion about the protagonist.

    However, the film is very slow & if you can't read Hindi you might find it difficult to keep up. Dialogues at times are great but most often very confusing.

    Bottom line is, if you are looking for a typical bollywood entertainer, you might like to skip this one. Else it is a good watch!

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 2019 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • Marathi
    • Also known as
      • Такерей
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      • Carnival Motion Pictures
      • Raut'ers Entertainment
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      • $2,788,345
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      • 2h(120 min)
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