FILM REVIEW: GANGSTER (2006)

Director: Anurag Basu
Producer: Mukesh Bhatt
Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Shiny Ahuja, Kangna Ranaut
Music: Pritam Chakravarthy
Lyrics: Sayeed Qadri, Mayur Puri, Nilesh Mishra

Gangster, is this about gang warfare and drugs?
No, it’s about love and tragedy.

So, there is no action or stunts?
We have no Akshay Kumar, so no action or stunts. We have Emraan Hashmi, so lots of kisses.

Is it based on a real life story, that’s what I heard?
It’s based on the real life of disgraced Bollywood actress Monica Bedi. And her relationship with a terrorist.

Does it have any twists?
Apart from the dance moves, the only other twist seen is that it might come across as a love triangle.

Is it watch-able?
Yes, for once I can say that this movie is watch-able. It has a good script (something that one always expects from the Bhatts) and the acting is excellent. I would recommend that you watch it. That is why I will not give away much of the story.

Is it better than Murder?
Not better, but on equals with that. If you enjoyed Kalyug, you will be satisfied with this.

Is there a lot of sex?
It’s a Bhatt’s creations, need I say more?

Does cricketer Shoaib Akhtar star in it?
He was supposed to play the role of the terrorist/gangster, but he decided not to, so he could concentrate on his cricket career (which is nothing special).

Is Emraan Hashmi becoming a legend?
He is turning out hit after hit, plus the ladies love him. Isn’t that the criteria to become a legend?

No, you have to be like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan?
He is no Amitabh Bachchan, and he will never be as rich as Shah Rukh Khan.

RS Rating: 7/10

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