It has been nearly 5 years since I went and saw a movie first day first show in the theatres. But such was the level of anticipation with "gangs of wasseypur" that I found myself standing in front of the ticket counter at quarter to nine. The movie, which is 160 minutes long, starts with a shoot-them-up which may be the most authentic shoot-to-kill scene in Hindi cinema. The movie tells the story of rivalries between different sects of Muslims: the butchers, Qureshis, and the Pathans, Khans and extend over a period of three generations. The story starts from the pre- independence era when the British owned the mines in Dhanbad. After independence, these mines pass on to the wealthy landlord who hires an exiled Pathan to act as his strongman. The pathan, the father of Sardar Khan (Manoj Vajpayee) has been kicked out of his village, Wasseypur, after a confrontation with the local musclemen, the Qureshis, and is now forced to work in the mines of Dhanbad. He starts becoming too big for his shoes and is bumped off by the landlord thus beginning a series of killings and counter-killings. The acting by the "star" cast is stunning with Manoj Vajpayee leading the pack in as good as a performance as "Bheeku Mahatre" in Satya. When he stares lustfully at the back side of Reema Sen (here resurrected after being in the wilderness for nearly half a dozen years), you can feel the lust as a physical thing. He is backed by a very strong ensemble cast. The real strength of the movie is its dialogues. The words, replete with the choicest of abuses, feel as if they were wiretapped. The conversation rings true to life and had me laughing at the sheer vulgarity of it. The patois is captured very faithfully. The only negative point about the movie is its length which could have been edited somewhat in the second half when the third generation takes up (like the long Godfather III, if you may). Anurag Kashyap has put his soul into the movie and that is visible from every frame of the movie. The direction is the best I have seen this year in Hindi cinema and will only increase the expectations from the second part of this opus. And that is why I am jealous of the lucky bastards at the Cannes film festival who got to see both the parts back to back. The movie ends at a tantalizing junction and the prospect of meeting with these barely lovable characters for a second outing left me salivating.
304 Reviews
This is Bollywood's answer to Hollywood.
green_spark8923 June 2012
Yes, its true.Scorsese and Tarantino are there in Bollywood too,Anurag Kashyap surely belongs to that class.A Movie which gives you the raw look of everything love,ambition,politics,revenge,comedy, this movie has everything in it.
I was expecting another disappointment with another Bollywood movie but right from first scene this movie blew me away. The story spans last seven decades of Indian history with events taking place in mining towns of Wasseypur and Dhanbad. The tale of the cities is portrayed in the rivalry between the family of Shahid Khan,an ambitious man who loots trains in British Era by the name of Sultana Daku and Ramdahri Singh and Local Contractor turned Politician. The animosity is passed to the next generation where Sardar Khan portrayed by Manoj Bajpai,who wants to avenge his fathers death by destroying Ramdhari Singh and his family and the Qureshi's who outcast his father.
Manoj Bajpai has outclassed himself. Every single actor has done his part perfectly. You will feel like you are actually living in that part of the world. Hats off to the team, they have thoroughly researched every detail and make the whole scenario looked like real. A Must Must watch for if you love quality.
I was expecting another disappointment with another Bollywood movie but right from first scene this movie blew me away. The story spans last seven decades of Indian history with events taking place in mining towns of Wasseypur and Dhanbad. The tale of the cities is portrayed in the rivalry between the family of Shahid Khan,an ambitious man who loots trains in British Era by the name of Sultana Daku and Ramdahri Singh and Local Contractor turned Politician. The animosity is passed to the next generation where Sardar Khan portrayed by Manoj Bajpai,who wants to avenge his fathers death by destroying Ramdhari Singh and his family and the Qureshi's who outcast his father.
Manoj Bajpai has outclassed himself. Every single actor has done his part perfectly. You will feel like you are actually living in that part of the world. Hats off to the team, they have thoroughly researched every detail and make the whole scenario looked like real. A Must Must watch for if you love quality.
Superlative masterpiece
briancham199429 December 2020
This film is often compared to its Hollywood influences, Quentin Tarantino and the Godfather, but in my opinion Gangs of Wasseypur actually outdo these. The level of scope and detail are unparalleled and makes the audience feel like they are really living in these time periods. The balancing act of so many characters is achieved deftly and with great actors who bring a strong sense of brutal ambition. This is an epic in the true sense of the term with technical perfection and an incredible story.
Its a story that spans over 7 decades and gets in depth about gang wars, crime, hatred, revenge that gets passed on from one generation to another.
stonedabhi18 June 2012
Just saw the screening at the Sydney film festival. Its definitely one of the best Hindi movies ever made. Direction, screenplay, narration, acting, music, cinematography, everything about this movie is top notch. Anurag Kashyap is truly the best at whatever he does. You wont even feel the length of 5 hours and 20 minutes. Manoj Bajpai's has proved once again that he is the powerhouse of acting. Not one scene is out of order and everything is properly explained with no questions unanswered. Dialogues are very sharp and as close to reality as it can get.
The opening sequence in itself is a masterpiece. The way its scripted and executed is just mind blowing. All the bloodshed keeps getting more and more innovative. Its one of those movies that will always be mentioned everywhere whenever someone talks about the Indian cinema.
The opening sequence in itself is a masterpiece. The way its scripted and executed is just mind blowing. All the bloodshed keeps getting more and more innovative. Its one of those movies that will always be mentioned everywhere whenever someone talks about the Indian cinema.
Masterpiece!!
rajat-vashishta22 June 2012
I have just returned from the first day late night show of this movie (the first part) and it has totally blown me away.
The movie starts with a bang and carries the charm throughout. The way each character is introduced is terrific. It is story telling at its best. From Shahid Khan to Sardar Khan to Sultan, you actually end up fearing them all - the characters are so beautifully portrayed. Manoj Bajpai is amazing as Sardar (he really got into the character) and the narration (by one of the gang members) adds a lot of flavor to the entire flow of the movie.
Siddiqui's role is brief in the first part and I have a feeling he will play a major role in the remaining part of this epic. He is already looking good. Tigmanshu as Ramadheer Singh is terrific, his expressions too good.
Apart from this, the movie is informative - it very subtly tells the audience all about the way Indian coal mafia has progressed over the years, the gang wars, the politics. Obviously there is a lot of slang. I have not seen a Hindi movie with so crude a language ever, absolutely not recommended for family viewing and children/teenagers.
The camera angles, especially the final sequence is superb.
Anurag Kashyap is India's answer to Quentin Terentino. Gangs of Waseypur is already a Cult.
The movie starts with a bang and carries the charm throughout. The way each character is introduced is terrific. It is story telling at its best. From Shahid Khan to Sardar Khan to Sultan, you actually end up fearing them all - the characters are so beautifully portrayed. Manoj Bajpai is amazing as Sardar (he really got into the character) and the narration (by one of the gang members) adds a lot of flavor to the entire flow of the movie.
Siddiqui's role is brief in the first part and I have a feeling he will play a major role in the remaining part of this epic. He is already looking good. Tigmanshu as Ramadheer Singh is terrific, his expressions too good.
Apart from this, the movie is informative - it very subtly tells the audience all about the way Indian coal mafia has progressed over the years, the gang wars, the politics. Obviously there is a lot of slang. I have not seen a Hindi movie with so crude a language ever, absolutely not recommended for family viewing and children/teenagers.
The camera angles, especially the final sequence is superb.
Anurag Kashyap is India's answer to Quentin Terentino. Gangs of Waseypur is already a Cult.
One of the best Direction and Acting so far
apudec22 June 2012
Gangs of Wasseypur stands firmly on the grounds of direction, acting, screenplay, story-line, cinematography & music. Manoj Pandey has delivered an outstanding performance. The movie has to be rated "A" because of a lot of abuses (which implies, its not a family flick). But the essence of it is demanding and commendable. Everyone has done a splendid job. This one is not loose even for a minute. The most important aspect of its appreciation is its star-cast. A lot of new faces and still it doesn't disappoint. You can just imagine the crew on board when actors like Piyush Mishra & Yashpal Sharma are totally wasted. An entertaining cinema worth watching. There is no doubt that Anurag Kashyap is Bollywood's Quentin Tarantino. A must watch.
A riveting drama spanning decades
bhaskarkalyan22 June 2012
One of the most awaited movies of the year, the first part of Gangs of Wasseypur lives up to expectations. However, the only disappointing aspect of the movie is that one has to wait for the part two of the movie to see how the story unfolds. The movie is based at Wasseypur and other surrounding areas of Dhanbad. The time-line of the movie spans from early 1940s to early 1990s. The second part of the movie is expected to span from early 1990s to mid 2000s. It's a story of Pathans Shahid Khan (played by Jaideep Ahlawat)and his son Sardar Khan (Manoj Bajpayee, Qureshis, and politician-cum-coal mine owner-cum- local don Ramadheer Singh (Tigmanshu Dhulia)and his son. The tussle between Pathans and Qureshis, and that between Shahid Khan and Sardar Khan on one side and Ramadheer Singh and his son on the other side are the highlights of the movie. In between, one also sees different facets of coal mafia, revenge, rivalries among Muslims, and even love stories too. The movie is intense, gripping, and has a fair sprinkling of cuss words one finds in Bihar and Jharkhand, where the film is based. The music of the film is another highlight, and one needs to watch the film to fully realize the relevance of songs in the film. In short: a must- watch movie for those who love hard hitting movies with great acting from all the actors.
A chronicle about Sinister fraternity of the Crime from the eyes of Anurag Kashyap
ajit210625 June 2012
An epic tale about loyalty, crime, lust, treachery and vendetta. A cinematic magnum opus.
Set in Dhanbaad's(Jharkhand)Village, called Wasseypur, "Gangs of Wasseypur" starts with our very own "Kyunki Saas bhi bahu thi" and goes beyond the cinematic ethics. A saga which has all the ingredients of a cult cinema like black humor, full mouthed characters, adultery, bullets,vengeance and everything you expect in a film by Anurag Kashyap.
En route to end of British Raj in India, Shahid Khan, a dacoit, loots the British trains, masquerading as Sultana Daku, is shot dead by Ramadhir Singh's goon. Shahid's son, Sardar Khan, pledges to avenge his father's death and shaves his head. He becomes one of the most notorious gangsters of Wasseypur. The film reconnoiters his connections with power, politics and fraternity of crime. There is a clash between two Muslim groups Pathans and Qureshis, about their covetousness for glory and money.
Manoj Bajpai gives an impeccable performance as a violent and lecherous man. It is one of the powerhouse acts, we will ever encounter. The real find of the decade is Tigmanshu Dhuila a well-known cult director (Hassil, Paan Singh Tomar, Saheb Biwi aur Gangster etc), who embodied the character as if he himself is Ramdhir Singh.
Richa Chadda is believable as Sardar Khan's anxious and bold wife. Reema Sen is good as a silent and steamy concubine of Sardar Khan.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is a born thespian; he is believable as weed smoking, Amitabh's die-hard fan and black sheep of the family. We have already witnessed him in "Kahaani" and "Peepli live". I think he is one of the most underrated actors, has now got an opportunity to flaunt himself in GOW II(I saw the trailer of Part II after the credit rolled).
Rest of the cast Piyush Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Quershi(debut-She looks ravishing while persuading the theater's security guard for the second show of the movie "Trishul") and others are so authentic that you will easily relate the characters with North India (Bihar), the dialects, the dialogue delivery, the expressions are genuine.
The music by Sneha Khanwalkar is down to earth, a triumph, it has the rustic soul and is very unique. One can understand the geniuses by listening the beats and lyrics. Some of them are folks sung by the locals.
And after all it's Anurag Kashyap ,who can go to any length to enhance the quality of Indian Cinema. Undoubtedly it has been screened in Cannes,and people watched the entire saga (a delirious 5 Hours 20 Minutes run time) and lauded with the accolades. However, it should have been edited 20 minutes.
Impatiently waiting for Part II.
8.2/10
Set in Dhanbaad's(Jharkhand)Village, called Wasseypur, "Gangs of Wasseypur" starts with our very own "Kyunki Saas bhi bahu thi" and goes beyond the cinematic ethics. A saga which has all the ingredients of a cult cinema like black humor, full mouthed characters, adultery, bullets,vengeance and everything you expect in a film by Anurag Kashyap.
En route to end of British Raj in India, Shahid Khan, a dacoit, loots the British trains, masquerading as Sultana Daku, is shot dead by Ramadhir Singh's goon. Shahid's son, Sardar Khan, pledges to avenge his father's death and shaves his head. He becomes one of the most notorious gangsters of Wasseypur. The film reconnoiters his connections with power, politics and fraternity of crime. There is a clash between two Muslim groups Pathans and Qureshis, about their covetousness for glory and money.
Manoj Bajpai gives an impeccable performance as a violent and lecherous man. It is one of the powerhouse acts, we will ever encounter. The real find of the decade is Tigmanshu Dhuila a well-known cult director (Hassil, Paan Singh Tomar, Saheb Biwi aur Gangster etc), who embodied the character as if he himself is Ramdhir Singh.
Richa Chadda is believable as Sardar Khan's anxious and bold wife. Reema Sen is good as a silent and steamy concubine of Sardar Khan.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is a born thespian; he is believable as weed smoking, Amitabh's die-hard fan and black sheep of the family. We have already witnessed him in "Kahaani" and "Peepli live". I think he is one of the most underrated actors, has now got an opportunity to flaunt himself in GOW II(I saw the trailer of Part II after the credit rolled).
Rest of the cast Piyush Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Quershi(debut-She looks ravishing while persuading the theater's security guard for the second show of the movie "Trishul") and others are so authentic that you will easily relate the characters with North India (Bihar), the dialects, the dialogue delivery, the expressions are genuine.
The music by Sneha Khanwalkar is down to earth, a triumph, it has the rustic soul and is very unique. One can understand the geniuses by listening the beats and lyrics. Some of them are folks sung by the locals.
And after all it's Anurag Kashyap ,who can go to any length to enhance the quality of Indian Cinema. Undoubtedly it has been screened in Cannes,and people watched the entire saga (a delirious 5 Hours 20 Minutes run time) and lauded with the accolades. However, it should have been edited 20 minutes.
Impatiently waiting for Part II.
8.2/10
Gangs Of Wasseypur is Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment
chintanvhparmar22 June 2012
Just watched this movie today on the day of release.Excellent background music throughout the movie. Excellent acting by Manoj Bajpayee & Richa Chaddha. Superb comedy and action. A movie you need to watch in theaters to enjoy it fully.Dabangg is nothing in front of this movie.This movie is just Entertainment,Entertainment and Entertainment.Had to choose between Teri Meri Kahani & Gangs of Wasseypur today. I am glad that we chose to go for Gangs of Wasseypur.It takes a lot of skill to make a movie like this. I hope it sweeps all the awards this year. Manoj Bajpayee's role as Bhikoo Mhatre was memorable and in this movie his role as Sardar Khan will be more memorable than any of his past performances.
Epic, badlands kind of film
anagpal22 June 2012
"Then there was the whole concept of coal mining, which is a culture unto itself, the most dangerous occupation in the world, and which draws and develops a certain kind of man." Martin C. Smith
Manoj Bajpai wants revenge on Tigmanshu Dhulia who had treacherously killed his father.
Sometimes there comes a story which has an epic kind of sweep. Spanning generations, introducing several characters, all caught up in empire building, love, lust and enimity. There isn't much point to them, the protagonists aren't clearly defined, the storyline meandering, their lives entwined in the events that befell the nation and the small town that the story inhabits.
Set in the backdrop of Wasseypur, a small part of Dhanbad, capital of India's coal belt, numerous characters come and go. India gains independence, Emergency is imposed, coal mining is first unionized and later nationalized. However, the story, at its core remains about Tigmanshu's star rising ever higher and Manoj building his own empire from humble origins, while seeking revenge.
There are times when you wish things would happen quicker. That there were less characters. Or that there was a point to some of them, who are introduced to either only die or shine bright for a few frames before being forgotten.
The environment is beautifully captured, including the lingo, the mannerisms whether it's the abject despair of the poor mine worker, condemned to live his life in the black shafts. The bestiality of the butcher, as he hacks away at his meat. The cowardice of the cops. The empty bravado of the minister's goons. Or the naked lust as hungry men eye their next catch, the woman to slake their base desires, even as the wife lies at home, pregnant.
However, there are several things which let the film down. For a film set in the coal belt, we see very little of it. Apart from one memorable scene where, caked in the black coaldust, a few men fight for their lives and another where coals water absorption properties are highlighted, there is too little was about the black mineral and much more made of ancillary businesses. National events of importance are also given short shrift or brushed over, their impact shown quickly, transitions happening smoothly rather than in real life where each change creates havoc in such a tiny eco-system.
Great camera work, flawless performances, several one-liners and very catchy music keep you engaged, though, as our two key protagonists slug it out and religion comes in, with different sects of Muslims engaging in war amongst each other. The story moves forward with a Godfather-esque gait, a kind of glacial majesty, in stops and starts, not always making sense. But then, isn't that how real life is ?
Manoj Bajpai wants revenge on Tigmanshu Dhulia who had treacherously killed his father.
Sometimes there comes a story which has an epic kind of sweep. Spanning generations, introducing several characters, all caught up in empire building, love, lust and enimity. There isn't much point to them, the protagonists aren't clearly defined, the storyline meandering, their lives entwined in the events that befell the nation and the small town that the story inhabits.
Set in the backdrop of Wasseypur, a small part of Dhanbad, capital of India's coal belt, numerous characters come and go. India gains independence, Emergency is imposed, coal mining is first unionized and later nationalized. However, the story, at its core remains about Tigmanshu's star rising ever higher and Manoj building his own empire from humble origins, while seeking revenge.
There are times when you wish things would happen quicker. That there were less characters. Or that there was a point to some of them, who are introduced to either only die or shine bright for a few frames before being forgotten.
The environment is beautifully captured, including the lingo, the mannerisms whether it's the abject despair of the poor mine worker, condemned to live his life in the black shafts. The bestiality of the butcher, as he hacks away at his meat. The cowardice of the cops. The empty bravado of the minister's goons. Or the naked lust as hungry men eye their next catch, the woman to slake their base desires, even as the wife lies at home, pregnant.
However, there are several things which let the film down. For a film set in the coal belt, we see very little of it. Apart from one memorable scene where, caked in the black coaldust, a few men fight for their lives and another where coals water absorption properties are highlighted, there is too little was about the black mineral and much more made of ancillary businesses. National events of importance are also given short shrift or brushed over, their impact shown quickly, transitions happening smoothly rather than in real life where each change creates havoc in such a tiny eco-system.
Great camera work, flawless performances, several one-liners and very catchy music keep you engaged, though, as our two key protagonists slug it out and religion comes in, with different sects of Muslims engaging in war amongst each other. The story moves forward with a Godfather-esque gait, a kind of glacial majesty, in stops and starts, not always making sense. But then, isn't that how real life is ?
The Solitary Epic of Indian Cinema.
thepyratror23 June 2012
Warning: Spoilers
Premiering at Cannes, this was one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Maybe not for the Multiplex going, entertainment seeking audience but for people who actually care for gritty cinema. I, personally, have always been a fan of Anurag Kashyap, Manoj Bajpayee as well as Piyush Mishra. So, for me this movie was like cinematic heaven, before it even started.
It is a story unfolding through generations in Wasseypur, Jharkhand(erstwhile Bihar). It starts with Sahid Khan( played brilliantly by Jaideep Ahlawat), who robs trains by the pseudonym of Sultana Daku which is in fact the pseudonym of another Dacoit that lives in the village. So, on one such attempt, the original Sultana Daku kills of Sahid Khan's gang and throws him out of Wasseypur. Thus starts the rivalry of the Khans and the Qureshis. Sahid Khan moves to Dhanbad where he leaves this life of robbery behind him and starts working in a field mine. During child birth, his wife dies while he was unable to reach her in time because he wasn't informed by the authorities. The son grows up over the years and India soon wins independence. With Independence, the British abandon the mines which are soon given to a Jamindar, Ramadhir Singh. He needs Pahalwans(bouncers) to run the mines and keep the workers in control, so he hires Sahid Khan. What Ramadhir Singh did not foresee was that Sahid Khan himself wanted the throne all for himself. When Ramadhir Singh finds out, he sends Sahid for a job at Banaras where Sahid Khan is assassinated. He also tries to kill Sahid's younger brother and son but they escape. The kid grows up to be Sardar Khan( Manoj Bajpayee) whose only aim in life is revenge against Ramadhir Singh, the guy who killed his father. "Goli Nahi Maarenge Usko, Keh Ke Lenge Uski".
I won't say that if i continue with the story, it'll give the movie away but the thing is every twist and turn of the story, every little detail, Anurag Kashyap wants you to explore for yourself. There are so many characters and so many stories that it becomes more of an epic than a movies. With Piyush Mishra's narration, the movie unfolds smoothly as you will keep watching dumbstruck at the crime and the 'bakaiti'. The usage of slang is in abundance. Definitely, not a movie that you can watch with your family, or even girlfriend, for that matter. Brilliant performances, a brilliant script, and wonderful direction leaves you expecting for more. Waiting for the 2nd part eagerly.
It is a story unfolding through generations in Wasseypur, Jharkhand(erstwhile Bihar). It starts with Sahid Khan( played brilliantly by Jaideep Ahlawat), who robs trains by the pseudonym of Sultana Daku which is in fact the pseudonym of another Dacoit that lives in the village. So, on one such attempt, the original Sultana Daku kills of Sahid Khan's gang and throws him out of Wasseypur. Thus starts the rivalry of the Khans and the Qureshis. Sahid Khan moves to Dhanbad where he leaves this life of robbery behind him and starts working in a field mine. During child birth, his wife dies while he was unable to reach her in time because he wasn't informed by the authorities. The son grows up over the years and India soon wins independence. With Independence, the British abandon the mines which are soon given to a Jamindar, Ramadhir Singh. He needs Pahalwans(bouncers) to run the mines and keep the workers in control, so he hires Sahid Khan. What Ramadhir Singh did not foresee was that Sahid Khan himself wanted the throne all for himself. When Ramadhir Singh finds out, he sends Sahid for a job at Banaras where Sahid Khan is assassinated. He also tries to kill Sahid's younger brother and son but they escape. The kid grows up to be Sardar Khan( Manoj Bajpayee) whose only aim in life is revenge against Ramadhir Singh, the guy who killed his father. "Goli Nahi Maarenge Usko, Keh Ke Lenge Uski".
I won't say that if i continue with the story, it'll give the movie away but the thing is every twist and turn of the story, every little detail, Anurag Kashyap wants you to explore for yourself. There are so many characters and so many stories that it becomes more of an epic than a movies. With Piyush Mishra's narration, the movie unfolds smoothly as you will keep watching dumbstruck at the crime and the 'bakaiti'. The usage of slang is in abundance. Definitely, not a movie that you can watch with your family, or even girlfriend, for that matter. Brilliant performances, a brilliant script, and wonderful direction leaves you expecting for more. Waiting for the 2nd part eagerly.
Violent & Viscous Vendetta...
Xstal3 November 2020
Godfatheresque in its duration and not a million miles away plot wise as it charts the destinies, deaths and chaos between families over the course of several generations. Savage and brutal, often excessively so, to the point where it becomes the norm and, along with the jumps through time, detracts from story and character development. Towards the end I had little empathy with anyone, couldn't recall a character I was particularly fond of and was happy to have crossed the line without hitting the wall.
Too long
nihap-3522220 July 2023
I personally found it extremely long, difficult to follow at times (reviewing both part 1 and 2 together), and struggled to stay interested in the movie. It is intentionally made to be subtle as opposed to theatrical, but I did not, overall, find this an engrossing movie. There are a few scenes that have some "pay off," but the ending of the second part is pretty obvious, even to the character. The movie takes way too long to get to these pay-off scenes. It is not entertaining as whole, and it sort of reminds me of Boyhood.
On the positive side, it seems to me, more authentic. So, overall, some aspects of the film-making have potential, but overall I did not particularly like the movies.
On the positive side, it seems to me, more authentic. So, overall, some aspects of the film-making have potential, but overall I did not particularly like the movies.
'Gangs of Wasseypur' is a visceral epic!
varuna1222 June 2012
'Gangs of Wasseypur' is a visceral epic! Not the kind of regular rubbish that is churned out every now and then. Mr.Anurag Kashyap has brought us something that can be categorized with the likes of 'The Godfather'.
Manoj Bajpayee is rocking and superbly supported by a fabulous Richa Chadda, Reema Sen and Piyush Mishra. And final cherry on the acting caked is Nawazzuddin as a vulnerable young lad who is basically a romantic at heart but is getting transformed into a ruthless gangster much like Michael Corleone in the Godfather series.
Manoj Bajpayee's character is quite akin to much more ruthless version of Don Vito Corleone played by Marlon Brando in 'The Godfather'.
By repeatingly mentioning 'The Godfather' I am not trying to take away anything from GOW. GOW is a superb film which needs to be watched by anyone and everyone who has the slightest of respect and love for films and filmmaking.
Sneha Khawalker's rockingtingly superb music brings a whole new level of excitement in the film and Rajeev Ravi's cinematography is very very efficient, sprinkled with quite a few shots of sheer brilliance.
All this make a nice, superbly tasty biryani and the credit can only go the masterchef Mr.Anurag Kashyap.
8/10, and I'd defo recommend all my friends to go and watch this film in CINEMAS!
Manoj Bajpayee is rocking and superbly supported by a fabulous Richa Chadda, Reema Sen and Piyush Mishra. And final cherry on the acting caked is Nawazzuddin as a vulnerable young lad who is basically a romantic at heart but is getting transformed into a ruthless gangster much like Michael Corleone in the Godfather series.
Manoj Bajpayee's character is quite akin to much more ruthless version of Don Vito Corleone played by Marlon Brando in 'The Godfather'.
By repeatingly mentioning 'The Godfather' I am not trying to take away anything from GOW. GOW is a superb film which needs to be watched by anyone and everyone who has the slightest of respect and love for films and filmmaking.
Sneha Khawalker's rockingtingly superb music brings a whole new level of excitement in the film and Rajeev Ravi's cinematography is very very efficient, sprinkled with quite a few shots of sheer brilliance.
All this make a nice, superbly tasty biryani and the credit can only go the masterchef Mr.Anurag Kashyap.
8/10, and I'd defo recommend all my friends to go and watch this film in CINEMAS!
Hardcore reality presented in an Honest Plate
asjadin24 June 2012
Bollywood movies are generally based on fantasy and imagination. Where the audience is made familiar with the characters which he 'wishes' to be.
Gangs Of Wasseypur Adopts a different Approach.It makes the Audience identify with reality and makes familiar with the characters that 'are' around him.
Being from wasseypur in dhanbad i was super excited to watch the movie based on my locality. i had presumed the movie might be 'inspired' by the gang wars, but no movie is 90% the actual story of the town.
The movie has penetrating dialogues, harsh naked truth characters and language. Manoj Bajpayee's acting was breath taking. the scenes are still vivid even after 2 days of watching the movie. His Chemistry with the character 'Durga' was awesome.
'sardar khan's interaction with ramadhir singh in the movie is very interesting.
The movie was brilliant in first half. The only place where the movie could improve is that there are so many characters that a normal audience will be confused and may just lose the plot. One needs to watch the movie carefully.
9/10 to the movie made about my locality. Wasseypur Zindabad!
Gangs Of Wasseypur Adopts a different Approach.It makes the Audience identify with reality and makes familiar with the characters that 'are' around him.
Being from wasseypur in dhanbad i was super excited to watch the movie based on my locality. i had presumed the movie might be 'inspired' by the gang wars, but no movie is 90% the actual story of the town.
The movie has penetrating dialogues, harsh naked truth characters and language. Manoj Bajpayee's acting was breath taking. the scenes are still vivid even after 2 days of watching the movie. His Chemistry with the character 'Durga' was awesome.
'sardar khan's interaction with ramadhir singh in the movie is very interesting.
The movie was brilliant in first half. The only place where the movie could improve is that there are so many characters that a normal audience will be confused and may just lose the plot. One needs to watch the movie carefully.
9/10 to the movie made about my locality. Wasseypur Zindabad!
The best thing I have ever seen.
aryansinghindo19 March 2020
This is the best gangster movie ever made, according to my perspective.Well, Americans will be surprised but truly, a fantastic achievement of cinema. The most ambitious gangster film ever made and portrayed by brilliant, dashing and mind blowing acting, writing, direction, violence, comedy and entertaining music. Americans, you will be surprised by my statement that this is 'the best gangster film', but I believe that in the list of greatest gangster films, Gangs of Wasseypur ought to be mentioned. Anyone who hasn't seen this glorious masterpiece is getting robbed. I will sing its praises till I am dead and thereafter.
The best of bollywood
syedahmadshah-2470213 June 2020
This movie is the godfather of bollywood. Nothing can even come close to it's level of story telling, acting, action, directing and writing. My god the writing is brilliant! Both parts are also naturally funny. It is ironic how a gangster movie has better comedy than like 95 percent of bollywood movies. I just wish i could erase my memory so i could see these masterpieces again.
A Nutshell Review: Gangs of Wasseypur
DICK STEEL7 August 2012
Co-written and directed by Anurag Kashyap, this film will probably propel the filmmaker into the ranks occupied by the likes of Coppola and Scorsese in crafting Mafia styled epics, filled with the themes of brotherhood, revenge, betrayal, sex and violence. Showcased at this year's Cannes Directors' Fortnight with its sequel screened back to back, Kashyap has brought forth a sprawling, three generation span long tale of the titular Gangs of the coal mining town, where three crime families engage one another for infamy, riches and power supremacy.
And what he had done to provide some gravitas to this tale, was a semi-documentary look at its background against the town of Wasseypur, where we witness how the wheelings and dealings between shady businessmen and their workers, and how some become politicians through bullying, gangster tactics, the laundering of money, and eventually buying support to ascend the political ladder. It's an intriguing commentary about, by extension, the country's state of affairs, and how some can grow influence through the use of hired muscles out to do their dirty work, for the duration of their useful lifespan, before being discarded.
Beginning in explosive fashion with a full assault on a property, key figures get introduced, but only to keep things under wraps until the companion film in Part 2. We then get brought back to the 40s Wasseypur and Dhanbad land, where the British found themselves up against the formidable forces of the Qureshis , only for Shahid Khan (Jaideep Ahlawat) to impersonate their mysterious leader, pre-empt their attacks and undercut the Qureshis in their own game. Soon the Khans got exiled, only for Shahid to be brought back to Wasseypur when Ramadhir Singh (Tigmanshu Dhulia), a rich, corrupt industrialist, needed a muscle man to help in his exploitation of workers. But jealously meant Ramandhir's orders to get rid of Shahid, and thus opening up the feud to the second generation, led by Sardar Khan (Manoj Bajpai) who is hell bent on revenge.
But in a tragi-comedy sort of way, the character of Sardar is somewhat tough on the outside with his ruthlessness, but all soft and fuzzy inside with his libido being lacking in control, with first wife Nagma (Richa Chadda) being relatively tolerant of his gallivanting ways only because she gets pregnant too easily, and the introduction of a Bengali girl Durga (Reema Sen) whom he met while on the run. This sets up the third generation of cast with Sardar's sons Danish (Vineet Singh) and Faizal (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), with a hint on what's to come disrupt his family dynamics with illegitimate son Definite, entering the picture, whom we'll see more of in the next film whose trailer gets airtime right after the end credits.
On the other corner are the heir of the Qureshis in Ehsaan (Vipin Sharma) and Sultan (Pankaj Tripathy), who are caught in the middle with their alliance with Ramandhir, and the marriage of Sultan's sister Sharma (Amirota Jha). And what makes it interesting in the entire male dominated world, is the story of the women behind the men, as seen from the major character arcs on Sardar's family involved in romance of some sort, playing critical roles in defining the male characters and contrasting them in both their private and public lives, and instrumental especially in the final scene, and going into the next film.
It might be overwhelming at first with a myriad of characters being introduced, but Kashyap got his presentation all under control like an old hand, bringing on new characters with proper title flashes, and providing adequate screen time for each to establish his or her backstory. This wonderfully crafts out motivations and characteristics of each family member, especially between the sons of Sardar, who will all play pivotal roles in the sequel, since the very first scene here would have shown each of them under different camps, and teasing us with just how allegiances would play out with family members now standing under different banners. Part of the engagement now would be to develop the narrative to reach the inevitable, and with the ensemble set up, the possibilities are endless.
And as such, Gangs of Wasseypur has its fair share of surprises thrown about, where those slighted will almost always come back with a vengeance. Revenge may be high on Sardar's agenda, but there's a permeating poetic justice that provides a cruel twist of irony, with the narrative rich enough to allow various subplots to populate the story and to add a vivid texture to the characters instead of letting them become one dimensional characters. It's a sprawling epic that called upon the best of Bollywood sans the usual Masala formula, to showcase the skills, craftsmanship and talent in the industry that are capable of making a serious, critically acclaimed film with commercial appeal. Definitely highly recommended, although I'm reserving judgement until Part 2 when the film is complete. If you haven't watched an Indian film for some time already, if at all, then make Gangs of Wasseypur your launch point now.
And what he had done to provide some gravitas to this tale, was a semi-documentary look at its background against the town of Wasseypur, where we witness how the wheelings and dealings between shady businessmen and their workers, and how some become politicians through bullying, gangster tactics, the laundering of money, and eventually buying support to ascend the political ladder. It's an intriguing commentary about, by extension, the country's state of affairs, and how some can grow influence through the use of hired muscles out to do their dirty work, for the duration of their useful lifespan, before being discarded.
Beginning in explosive fashion with a full assault on a property, key figures get introduced, but only to keep things under wraps until the companion film in Part 2. We then get brought back to the 40s Wasseypur and Dhanbad land, where the British found themselves up against the formidable forces of the Qureshis , only for Shahid Khan (Jaideep Ahlawat) to impersonate their mysterious leader, pre-empt their attacks and undercut the Qureshis in their own game. Soon the Khans got exiled, only for Shahid to be brought back to Wasseypur when Ramadhir Singh (Tigmanshu Dhulia), a rich, corrupt industrialist, needed a muscle man to help in his exploitation of workers. But jealously meant Ramandhir's orders to get rid of Shahid, and thus opening up the feud to the second generation, led by Sardar Khan (Manoj Bajpai) who is hell bent on revenge.
But in a tragi-comedy sort of way, the character of Sardar is somewhat tough on the outside with his ruthlessness, but all soft and fuzzy inside with his libido being lacking in control, with first wife Nagma (Richa Chadda) being relatively tolerant of his gallivanting ways only because she gets pregnant too easily, and the introduction of a Bengali girl Durga (Reema Sen) whom he met while on the run. This sets up the third generation of cast with Sardar's sons Danish (Vineet Singh) and Faizal (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), with a hint on what's to come disrupt his family dynamics with illegitimate son Definite, entering the picture, whom we'll see more of in the next film whose trailer gets airtime right after the end credits.
On the other corner are the heir of the Qureshis in Ehsaan (Vipin Sharma) and Sultan (Pankaj Tripathy), who are caught in the middle with their alliance with Ramandhir, and the marriage of Sultan's sister Sharma (Amirota Jha). And what makes it interesting in the entire male dominated world, is the story of the women behind the men, as seen from the major character arcs on Sardar's family involved in romance of some sort, playing critical roles in defining the male characters and contrasting them in both their private and public lives, and instrumental especially in the final scene, and going into the next film.
It might be overwhelming at first with a myriad of characters being introduced, but Kashyap got his presentation all under control like an old hand, bringing on new characters with proper title flashes, and providing adequate screen time for each to establish his or her backstory. This wonderfully crafts out motivations and characteristics of each family member, especially between the sons of Sardar, who will all play pivotal roles in the sequel, since the very first scene here would have shown each of them under different camps, and teasing us with just how allegiances would play out with family members now standing under different banners. Part of the engagement now would be to develop the narrative to reach the inevitable, and with the ensemble set up, the possibilities are endless.
And as such, Gangs of Wasseypur has its fair share of surprises thrown about, where those slighted will almost always come back with a vengeance. Revenge may be high on Sardar's agenda, but there's a permeating poetic justice that provides a cruel twist of irony, with the narrative rich enough to allow various subplots to populate the story and to add a vivid texture to the characters instead of letting them become one dimensional characters. It's a sprawling epic that called upon the best of Bollywood sans the usual Masala formula, to showcase the skills, craftsmanship and talent in the industry that are capable of making a serious, critically acclaimed film with commercial appeal. Definitely highly recommended, although I'm reserving judgement until Part 2 when the film is complete. If you haven't watched an Indian film for some time already, if at all, then make Gangs of Wasseypur your launch point now.
"Here, even a pigeon flies with one wing, and uses the other to guard his innocence."
classicsoncall7 May 2018
Warning: Spoilers
The movie takes place in Dhanabad, a district of Jharkand in India, and is a fictionalized account of real events. Spanning generations as it does, it perhaps carries greater resonance for Hindi film goers than a Western audience. I found it difficult to relate to the characters and situations, and didn't get a sense of epic adventure that other reviewers on this board seem to express. Certainly not as it relates to the nearly five and a half hours required to tell it's story. One notable difference I noticed from other Indian movies was the unnecessary reliance on musical sequences of any kind, which for a film like this would probably have been inappropriate anyway. Be that as it may, I would have appreciated a shorter film, and since it relies on characteristics of The Godfather Saga, might have better served as a movie with a sequel or two.
A once in a lifetime movie !!
madhukar3012 September 2020
Gangs of Wasseypur is undoubtably & unarguably one of the best gangster films to roll out from India. This 2 part feature with a total runtime of a whopping 321 minutes is an absolute flawless masterpiece directed by Anurag Kashyap. Gangs of Wasseypur presents almost everything happening in the badlands of Bihar, starting from the crudest forms of social evils, conflicts, vengeance ridden acts, gang wars, class differences, illegal arms, drug dealing, craze for Bollywood, sexual drives, betrayal, love, lust, hatred, friendship, hierarchy, camaraderie, competitiveness, corruption, adulteration, dacoity, savagery and rampant hooliganism blended together with utmost grace.
Anurag Kashyap's attempt to bring it all in front of the audience is really a nothing less than great attempt, especially for the city folks. The ensemble cast of Bajpayee, Siddiqui, Chadha, Dhulia, Khan, Mishra, Ahlawat, Rao, Tripathi, Singh and (perhaps the youngest of them...)Kumar acted out their roles with utter realism and conviction by engulfing themselves in hardcore method acting. Manoj Bajpayee has indeed delivered an absolutely outstanding performance and is easily the heart beat of the entire movie. All the supporting actors' performances were enthralling, eccentric, explosive and yet loveable and funny.
A well crafted screenplay and Rajeev Ravi's cinematography was just outstanding in matching to the various moods & tones set by Anurag Kashyap. Ably supported by the authentic songs composed by Sneha Kanwalkar and GV Prakash Kumar's Background score which gives a certain eeriness to the movie throughout. Shrikant Desai-Zubi Johal-Rajiv Sunna trio's makeup & Subodh Srivastava's costume design adds to the awe factor to Gangs of Wasseypur, depicting the usual tendencies of villagers to dress up and maintain their hair styles imitating celebrities is highly accurate, as was the portrayal of hostile, vengeance ridden hate of each and every character, Where all the dirt and mug of the society seems to ensemble in the form of abstract commodities. The film feeds even the most minute of details....
Overall, No words can describe what a gem of a movie this is. You can feel that each and every scene actually happens in front of your eyes. You live through the scenes. You will live and die with the characters. Even Anurag Kashyap himself will not be able to make another film as good as this one. In fact he acknowledges the fact. A must watch for everyone.
Anurag Kashyap's attempt to bring it all in front of the audience is really a nothing less than great attempt, especially for the city folks. The ensemble cast of Bajpayee, Siddiqui, Chadha, Dhulia, Khan, Mishra, Ahlawat, Rao, Tripathi, Singh and (perhaps the youngest of them...)Kumar acted out their roles with utter realism and conviction by engulfing themselves in hardcore method acting. Manoj Bajpayee has indeed delivered an absolutely outstanding performance and is easily the heart beat of the entire movie. All the supporting actors' performances were enthralling, eccentric, explosive and yet loveable and funny.
A well crafted screenplay and Rajeev Ravi's cinematography was just outstanding in matching to the various moods & tones set by Anurag Kashyap. Ably supported by the authentic songs composed by Sneha Kanwalkar and GV Prakash Kumar's Background score which gives a certain eeriness to the movie throughout. Shrikant Desai-Zubi Johal-Rajiv Sunna trio's makeup & Subodh Srivastava's costume design adds to the awe factor to Gangs of Wasseypur, depicting the usual tendencies of villagers to dress up and maintain their hair styles imitating celebrities is highly accurate, as was the portrayal of hostile, vengeance ridden hate of each and every character, Where all the dirt and mug of the society seems to ensemble in the form of abstract commodities. The film feeds even the most minute of details....
Overall, No words can describe what a gem of a movie this is. You can feel that each and every scene actually happens in front of your eyes. You live through the scenes. You will live and die with the characters. Even Anurag Kashyap himself will not be able to make another film as good as this one. In fact he acknowledges the fact. A must watch for everyone.
Can't understand all the raving
chris_99923 June 2013
So i gave this one a second shot. After not even an hour i had to give in again. The whole thing is extremely fast moving, there is absolutely zero character development and the story is going by like out of a machine gun, really hard to follow. And there really is a lot of characters, very confusing. Also lots of violence, screaming, you name it. For me who doesn't speak Hindi, reading the subs was also a real challenge as there is a LOT of speaking, not giving me a chance to even look at the picture itself. Maybe a movie made exclusively for the local audience. Don't get me wrong i usually enjoy Hindi movies, no problems with subs, this one gives me a real hard time though. I really tried...
Watch it for its execution, performances, music and dialogues BUT don't expect something fresh in its story content.
bobbysing23 August 2012
GANGS OF WASSEYPUR also tries to walk on that thin line between the meaningful and entertaining cinema which in fact turns out to be a worth watching project due to its execution, performances, music and dialogues, but at the same time doesn't has anything fresh to offer in terms of concept, storyline or script.
Following the path already discovered in Hindi Cinema by Ram Gopal Varma in his Rakt Charitra Part 1 & Part 2 releasing in the gap of two months, Anurag decides to go the same way with his GOW Part 1 & 2. But for some undisclosed reasons he doesn't mention this two part film in GOW's posters or promotion as was boldly done by RGV.
Anurag's films have always been region based projects featuring subjects revolving around cities like Mumbai, Rajasthan, Punjab and more. So following the same trend, this time he takes us to a rather lesser known region of Wasseypur (Dhanbad) and its coal mine industry dealing in gang wars. The film gives you no time to settle down and simply starts off with a long bloody sequence of guns, murders and bloodshed. But then it takes too much time of almost 40 minutes to tell you the background of the story and the lead actors enter the screen only after this initial hiccup.
The first half mainly deals with defining the basis of all the rivalry going on with small references of the Coal-mining history starting from the British era. Thankfully, the director comes into his form post intermission and gives you many more striking sequences which are surely not for the faint hearted. There are more brutal murders and the deadly gang wars continue till the next generation which somehow also gives you a feeling of being repetitive. Further, the length of close to 3 hours leads to a little restlessness as it moves towards the climax. But 3 things truly save the film despite of having all the routine content as far as the storyline is concerned.
First being the execution/direction, including the way it has been brilliantly shot making you feel the rustic ambiance of the locations. Particularly the second half which has more happening on the screen as compared to the first. The writing is noteworthy with dialogues written exactly in the way they are spoken in such remote areas with all those cuss words.
Second are the performances by the entire cast excelling their own previous acts undoubtedly. Lead from the front by Manoj Bajpayee, GOW would not have been possible without him for sure. The actor plays his role with such ease and conviction that you are bound to ask that from where he actually belongs from. Along with Manoj stands tall, a surprisingly competent performance from the director of PAAN SINGH TOMAR, Tigmanshu Dhulia, who is truly mesmerizing. With his superb act he clearly reveals the secret that why all the actors always come out with such great award winning performances in his directed movies. That's because he himself knows the art so well. Completing the trio is Piyush Mishra, who once again reminds the industry the power house of talent within himself of being an actor, writer, lyricist, singer and composer.
In the supporting cast, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jameel Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Vipin Sharma & Yashpal Sharma (in a cameo) are really great sinking deep into their respective characters. Nawazuddin Siddiqui gets into the limelight towards the climax and looks like he is going to be the surprise package of GOW-II (as shown in the trailer). In the female lead, there is another power packed performance from Richa Chadda, who is still remembered as the OYE LUCKY LUCKY OYE girl. But after this movie, she is sure going to be called as GANGS OF WASSEYPUR girl. Reema Sen superbly provides the much needed subtle, sensuality to the project and so does Huma Qureshi who has a much meatier role in Part II. Last but not the least comes the Soundtrack of the film by the extremely talented Sneha Khanwalkar which exactly provides the director what he needed to enhance the overall impact of the film on the viewers. The songs are earthy & folk mixed with the modern arrangement and even sung by the local singers which perfectly suit the mood of the film. Anurag intelligently uses the tracks merged in the background score which neither hinders the pace nor work as an obstacle to his narration.
So, GANGS OF WASSEYPUR is sure going to get rave reviews from all corners. But whether the same would be the result on the Box Office or not remains dicey. The film is no doubt exceptional in the way it is presented, enacted and executed. Still its overall theme remains the routine with nothing new to offer to the common viewer and there are too many characters thrown in by the director in his narrative. Hence, it is immensely watchable for everyone interested in something exceptional tried on the screen but at the same time, it also doesn't have any surprises or twists and turns in its cliché story content.
So, once again the choice is all yours after reading all the energetic write-ups on the film written all over the media.
Following the path already discovered in Hindi Cinema by Ram Gopal Varma in his Rakt Charitra Part 1 & Part 2 releasing in the gap of two months, Anurag decides to go the same way with his GOW Part 1 & 2. But for some undisclosed reasons he doesn't mention this two part film in GOW's posters or promotion as was boldly done by RGV.
Anurag's films have always been region based projects featuring subjects revolving around cities like Mumbai, Rajasthan, Punjab and more. So following the same trend, this time he takes us to a rather lesser known region of Wasseypur (Dhanbad) and its coal mine industry dealing in gang wars. The film gives you no time to settle down and simply starts off with a long bloody sequence of guns, murders and bloodshed. But then it takes too much time of almost 40 minutes to tell you the background of the story and the lead actors enter the screen only after this initial hiccup.
The first half mainly deals with defining the basis of all the rivalry going on with small references of the Coal-mining history starting from the British era. Thankfully, the director comes into his form post intermission and gives you many more striking sequences which are surely not for the faint hearted. There are more brutal murders and the deadly gang wars continue till the next generation which somehow also gives you a feeling of being repetitive. Further, the length of close to 3 hours leads to a little restlessness as it moves towards the climax. But 3 things truly save the film despite of having all the routine content as far as the storyline is concerned.
First being the execution/direction, including the way it has been brilliantly shot making you feel the rustic ambiance of the locations. Particularly the second half which has more happening on the screen as compared to the first. The writing is noteworthy with dialogues written exactly in the way they are spoken in such remote areas with all those cuss words.
Second are the performances by the entire cast excelling their own previous acts undoubtedly. Lead from the front by Manoj Bajpayee, GOW would not have been possible without him for sure. The actor plays his role with such ease and conviction that you are bound to ask that from where he actually belongs from. Along with Manoj stands tall, a surprisingly competent performance from the director of PAAN SINGH TOMAR, Tigmanshu Dhulia, who is truly mesmerizing. With his superb act he clearly reveals the secret that why all the actors always come out with such great award winning performances in his directed movies. That's because he himself knows the art so well. Completing the trio is Piyush Mishra, who once again reminds the industry the power house of talent within himself of being an actor, writer, lyricist, singer and composer.
In the supporting cast, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jameel Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Vipin Sharma & Yashpal Sharma (in a cameo) are really great sinking deep into their respective characters. Nawazuddin Siddiqui gets into the limelight towards the climax and looks like he is going to be the surprise package of GOW-II (as shown in the trailer). In the female lead, there is another power packed performance from Richa Chadda, who is still remembered as the OYE LUCKY LUCKY OYE girl. But after this movie, she is sure going to be called as GANGS OF WASSEYPUR girl. Reema Sen superbly provides the much needed subtle, sensuality to the project and so does Huma Qureshi who has a much meatier role in Part II. Last but not the least comes the Soundtrack of the film by the extremely talented Sneha Khanwalkar which exactly provides the director what he needed to enhance the overall impact of the film on the viewers. The songs are earthy & folk mixed with the modern arrangement and even sung by the local singers which perfectly suit the mood of the film. Anurag intelligently uses the tracks merged in the background score which neither hinders the pace nor work as an obstacle to his narration.
So, GANGS OF WASSEYPUR is sure going to get rave reviews from all corners. But whether the same would be the result on the Box Office or not remains dicey. The film is no doubt exceptional in the way it is presented, enacted and executed. Still its overall theme remains the routine with nothing new to offer to the common viewer and there are too many characters thrown in by the director in his narrative. Hence, it is immensely watchable for everyone interested in something exceptional tried on the screen but at the same time, it also doesn't have any surprises or twists and turns in its cliché story content.
So, once again the choice is all yours after reading all the energetic write-ups on the film written all over the media.
great scene work,,very good performances,, sadly not a film,,
anant001614 July 2012
Warning: Spoilers
when it started ,, i was hooked and it kept me hooked till the story of shahid khan was going on,, the moment this chapter ended and sardar khan (son of shahid) grows up to seek revenge from Ramadhir singh for his fathers murder ,, the narration went haywire ...
till the end of the film , the main plot of the film "the revenge" of sardar khan was missing ,, what did he do to ramadhir singh??? ,, how he managed or even tried to destroy him??? ,, was not there at all,, forget about it being unclear,,
do you want me to believe that he avenged him by just slapping his son in front of a magistrate for which he was send to jail,, or just warning him by making a person dance on street on mithun's song,,,, sorry but there was no serious damage done to ramadhir singh,, or his image,, rather he(sardar khan) was quite happy flirting and making love to a woman he finds in wasseypur,, whether he wants to avenge ramadhir first or want to destroy Qureshi's first in wasseypur??? and if both then he must have worked twice as hard as he worked for it,,,,,,
shahid khan kept volleying between two wives and trying to find a correct method to make guns and bombs,, all of this was funny to a point ,, but after a point it was just repeating itself and the hero and the plot were lost in all of this fun making ,,, and the film is not about a man who lost his way due to his own indulgence,, negligence and merry making
Its OK if this man wants to have fun ,, (surely he did and only did fun) ,, but what does he do the next morning ,, does he have a plan of action , does he has fire in his belly to avenge his father's murder??
Mr. Anurag Kashyap..."Good fellas" also had a lot of fun ,, but they also worked towards making money and keeping power,, one scene for each layering is enough,, to show that the gangster has a keep and visits brothels and is having a crisis at home with wife and has also indulged in coke , etc etc and shots of each plot can come and go,,, but the real tension lies in delivering goods next day at the job,, and then it is fun,,
if the main characters vow is not important to him ,, why should i sit through it,, he was doing many things which were fun but all of these things were digression ,,, he himself was not committed towards his vow....
the movie has great scenes and all the performances are worth to see this movie ,, but good scenes don't make a good screenplay,,, if there are average scenes but when added together they say a clear focused story its better than good scenes back to back but going no where and not taking the story anywhere
Director chooses to titillate the audiences with colloquial nuances and banal flirtations and also some very regular but interesting abusive language,,, and all this peeping into the "interesting" ,"daredevil", ego driven lives of these ruffians, only ends up in a very unidimensional view ,, which sadly restricts itself only to titillations and smart talk,,
director chooses to say same thing in 2-3 scenes and sometimes has also underlined it by shot after shot repeating it,,
so many plots ,, which were unnecessary,, and if they were necessary,,, as godfather has sunny and michael and other plots,,and for to make an Indian godfather the "maker" wants to adapt each one from "Coppola's" ,, these could have been done in a more concise manner
The director wants to do lot of things together at the same given point,, hangover of scorsese,, Tarantino ,, and of course the thirst to make Godfather is very evident,, but those guys don't just shoot well,, but also have a story to say,, and however crazy their characters are ,,they have a line of action..
This has been a problem with Anurag Kashyap's movies,, he takes good plots , starts interestingly but ends up making indulgent movies,,
and with this one he has gone twice more indulgent,, what could have been done in a 3 hour cut he is trying to do it in two parts ,,,,
till the end of the film , the main plot of the film "the revenge" of sardar khan was missing ,, what did he do to ramadhir singh??? ,, how he managed or even tried to destroy him??? ,, was not there at all,, forget about it being unclear,,
do you want me to believe that he avenged him by just slapping his son in front of a magistrate for which he was send to jail,, or just warning him by making a person dance on street on mithun's song,,,, sorry but there was no serious damage done to ramadhir singh,, or his image,, rather he(sardar khan) was quite happy flirting and making love to a woman he finds in wasseypur,, whether he wants to avenge ramadhir first or want to destroy Qureshi's first in wasseypur??? and if both then he must have worked twice as hard as he worked for it,,,,,,
shahid khan kept volleying between two wives and trying to find a correct method to make guns and bombs,, all of this was funny to a point ,, but after a point it was just repeating itself and the hero and the plot were lost in all of this fun making ,,, and the film is not about a man who lost his way due to his own indulgence,, negligence and merry making
Its OK if this man wants to have fun ,, (surely he did and only did fun) ,, but what does he do the next morning ,, does he have a plan of action , does he has fire in his belly to avenge his father's murder??
Mr. Anurag Kashyap..."Good fellas" also had a lot of fun ,, but they also worked towards making money and keeping power,, one scene for each layering is enough,, to show that the gangster has a keep and visits brothels and is having a crisis at home with wife and has also indulged in coke , etc etc and shots of each plot can come and go,,, but the real tension lies in delivering goods next day at the job,, and then it is fun,,
if the main characters vow is not important to him ,, why should i sit through it,, he was doing many things which were fun but all of these things were digression ,,, he himself was not committed towards his vow....
the movie has great scenes and all the performances are worth to see this movie ,, but good scenes don't make a good screenplay,,, if there are average scenes but when added together they say a clear focused story its better than good scenes back to back but going no where and not taking the story anywhere
Director chooses to titillate the audiences with colloquial nuances and banal flirtations and also some very regular but interesting abusive language,,, and all this peeping into the "interesting" ,"daredevil", ego driven lives of these ruffians, only ends up in a very unidimensional view ,, which sadly restricts itself only to titillations and smart talk,,
director chooses to say same thing in 2-3 scenes and sometimes has also underlined it by shot after shot repeating it,,
so many plots ,, which were unnecessary,, and if they were necessary,,, as godfather has sunny and michael and other plots,,and for to make an Indian godfather the "maker" wants to adapt each one from "Coppola's" ,, these could have been done in a more concise manner
The director wants to do lot of things together at the same given point,, hangover of scorsese,, Tarantino ,, and of course the thirst to make Godfather is very evident,, but those guys don't just shoot well,, but also have a story to say,, and however crazy their characters are ,,they have a line of action..
This has been a problem with Anurag Kashyap's movies,, he takes good plots , starts interestingly but ends up making indulgent movies,,
and with this one he has gone twice more indulgent,, what could have been done in a 3 hour cut he is trying to do it in two parts ,,,,
Reality check - Fate of criminals in Wasseypur!
MuviFan735 August 2018
All the praise associated with the movie mainly goes to Anurag Kashyap. The story Gangs of Wasseypur has been inspired from reality scripted and told in such a way that it even comes out as an entertainer. All credit goes to the director. Anurag Kashyap is the best at least in Bollywood when it comes out to portray reality. The movie is divided in two parts but on IMDb it's merged into a single profile. It doesn't matter much; one can show his respect at same place.
Tone, Script & Story: The movie portrays growth and demise of criminal groups that existed in place called Wasseypur. The movie is very nicely scripted.
Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: As discussed all the praise goes to Anurag Kashyap. The filming locations bring the story to its life.
Music: A lot of local taste is added. I would term music to be 'very good'. Acting: All the actors associated do justice their roles. It's a delight to watch them.
Final Verdict: You can relate, only if you belong one of such neighborhood. You can add it to your collections to have something of such places to be in your knowledge.
Tone, Script & Story: The movie portrays growth and demise of criminal groups that existed in place called Wasseypur. The movie is very nicely scripted.
Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: As discussed all the praise goes to Anurag Kashyap. The filming locations bring the story to its life.
Music: A lot of local taste is added. I would term music to be 'very good'. Acting: All the actors associated do justice their roles. It's a delight to watch them.
Final Verdict: You can relate, only if you belong one of such neighborhood. You can add it to your collections to have something of such places to be in your knowledge.
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