He also said, "Its lyrics are the blow-up-your-brains-out kind ... and its music, composed by the multi-talented Bharadwaj is perfectly in sync with a narrative that doesn't pause for breath. The movie was directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. "[63][64] Writing for Variety, critic Joe Leydon described the film as a "tasty cinematic masala that is energetically entertaining, if not consistently coherent". [86] It received eleven nominations at the 5th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award and won two, one of which was Best Actress for Chopra. Charlie is shot and wounded. They marry later that night. "[29] A review in The Times of India said that the film's climax reaches the level of Reservoir Dogs, and described it as "absolutely riveting stuff, with the camera going on a hitherto unexplored journey in Indian cinema. [82] Since its release, the film has gained a cult following and is regarded as a cult film of the 2000s decade of Bollywood. [6] Dutta, who played Shumon—a Bengali criminal involved in fixing horse races and arms dealing—said that he did not have much time to prepare for his role because he was given the script after he arrived in Mumbai, where Bhardwaj briefed him. [13] Rajeev Masand, and Rediff.com rated it as the best film of the year. Popular reviews More. Sweety fights off her brother's henchmen and escapes with Guddu. [22] He worked a lot on his characterisation and tried to bring in his own references from European and Japanese cinema. "[41] Planet Bollywood rated the album 8.5 out of 10 and said it is the best soundtrack released that year, and that "[i]t has experimentations with both music and lyrics". Scoundrels (Kaminey) Synopsis; Theaters; Movies Scoundrels (Kaminey) Two twins, one who stammers and the other who lisps, Guddu and Charlie dream of leaving the squalor behind and moving into a life of prosperity and dignity. [8] Bhardwaj refuted the claims, saying, "There is a huge difference between discussing and narrating and offering someone a film and I would like to clear up the rumour by saying that Kaminey was never offered to anyone else and so no one rejected it. [15] The actors Chandan Roy Sanyal, Shiv Subramnayam, Hrishikesh Joshi, Rajatava Dutta and Deb Mukherjee were cast in supporting roles. [27] Kapoor found filming for both of his characters at nearly the same time very difficult; he would shoot them on alternate days. 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"[36], Vishal Bhardwaj composed the music soundtrack for Kaminey and Gulzar wrote the lyrics. [48] A complaint supported by a caste group backed by a Samajwadi Party MP about the use of the name of a community "teli" in the song "Dhan Te Nan"—which was considered derogatory to the Teli community—was filed with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Songs like 'Fatak' and 'Kaminey' are innovative and situational which showcase the range of Vishal Bhardwaj. Charlie lisps while Guddu stutters. Kaminey: The Scoundrels در ایران فیلم پلاس، سایت رایگان تماشای آنلاین فیلم سینمایی جدید دوبله فارسی بدون سانسور با امکان دانلود مستقیم فیلم و سریال در Iran Film Plus The … [30] Keshav Chaturvedi of the Hindustan Times compared the apocalyptical gang war in the climax to Apocalypse Now (1979). "[47] The film was subject to some controversies. Priyanka Chopra was cast to play Sweety, the lead female role. The video has Sharman Joshi in it and is sung by Suresh Wadkar, Roop Kumar Rathod and Rekha Bhardwaj. And it was Vishal Bharadwaj who give him that break first with Kaminey: The Scoundrels. Share. Bhope hears about his sister's actions and sends his men to apprehend the lovers. A First Information Report was filed by Jagannath Sena Sangathan at a police station in Puri against the film for allegedly denigrating Lord Jagannath. The review also said, "Kaminey is an engrossing flick that does not let you move from your seat! )"[30] The Daily Beast said that "for aficionados of the Hindi-language genre, Kaminey is a revolutionary manifesto. He found changing from one character to the other difficult. [56] The film is also available on Netflix. The producers did not want them to look like caricatures, so Kapoor prepared for both roles by meeting and interacting with speech therapists and people with these impediments. [45] The theatrical trailers and the music generated interest for the film. Bhope and Tashi negotiate to trade the drugs, but Charlie snatches the guitar case and threatens to destroy it if Guddu and Sweety are not released. Dhan Te Nan composer is Vishal Bhardwaj and Dhan Te Nan lyricist or song writer is Vishal Bhardwaj. [65], Kaminey was successful throughout India, with occupancy around 90% across multiplexes. "[29] Unlike other Hindi films, in which the female lead is Sita, the protagonist is Rama and the antagonist is Ravana, the characters in Kaminey are nuanced humans in "layered and complex" situations. Raat Ke Dhai Baje music director is Vishal Bhardwaj. No late fees. Shahid Kapoor needed to break through the image and emerge as a big hero. Word from the wise: Go for this hatke (different) experience! [12] Gupte said that when he received a call from Terham, he thought it was a joke. [13] Bhardwaj told Rediff.com that the film deals with "themes that affect our lives directly", and "is a reminder that we all have a dark side, and often we are not fully aware of that side". Brave new Bollywood is here. Kaminey: The Scoundrels. "[61] Namrata Joshi from Outlook gave a rating of 4 out 5 and called Kaminey "a strikingly anarchic, unusually energetic, quirky and frenetic film". The policemen take Guddu and Sweety to Bhope's house, where Bhope reveals that a local builder will pay him ₹50 million (US$700,000) to marry Sweety to the builder's son. Kaminey features Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles. [12] Bhardwaj told Rediff, "when the script of this film was written, it was like discovering your own mean side. The policemen assault Charlie, who refuses to negotiate, realising that the policemen are in as much trouble as himself. [8] Bhardwaj said that despite the complicated structure, Kaminey is "anything but arty" and could not alienate audiences in any part of India, and that it is a simple story but with a complicated structure. With this movie, Shahid got the acknowledgment of being a versatile actor which he was looking for. Home Raat Ke Dhai Baje is a hindi song from the 2009 movie Kaminey: The Scoundrels. [19] She said, "Sweety is very busy, and does not have time to take care of her looks and apply make up. There is no abusive language used in the film and the violence is of 'comic book kind'." [25] During filming, Chopra became hoarse because she had to scream her lines; an essential part of her role as an "extremely vocal Maharashtrian girl. Kaminey: The Scoundrels. Kaminey: The Scoundrels Fashion Teri Meri Kahaani Love Story 2050 . It's an audacious, original rollercoaster ride. [6] Mukherjee prepared for his role as Mujeeb by reading the script and understanding the characters and discussing it with Bhardwaj. Charlie and Guddu are twins who were raised in Mumbai. Hidden label . Though this pair was not seen a lot on screen, however, the duo would always be remembered for this movie. "[21], Gupte described his character as mercurial and found playing him a physical delight. Mistaking Guddu for Charlie, they arrest him. He replaced Pilibhit with Barabanki. [20] She had to adopt body language and a Maharashtrian accent to suit the character. Kapoor was unhurt but Chopra received scratch marks and bruises. [50] Hindi Film News said Kaminey was the best Bollywood film of the decade. [8] Bhardwaj revisited the idea and added some Bollywood elements and a dark, serious side to the script. Two twins, one who stammers and the other who lisps, Guddu and Charlie dream of leaving the squalor behind and moving into a life of prosperity and dignity. [73] He said that Kaminey would be able to compete with any film in the world in terms of its design, performances, inherent narratives, editing and pace. One disc contains the film and additional content including a "making of the film" documentary, the original beginning and deleted scenes, while the other contains a random free film. She learnt the Marathi Language to make the character as authentic as possible, which she found difficult. "[59] Zee News also rated the film 4 out of 5 and said, "Bhardwaj has once again delivered a powerful film that completely bowls you over with its splendid script, riveting narrative and stellar performances by lead pair—Shahid and Priyanka [who] have a cracking on-screen chemistry that certainly reminds you of yesteryears [sic] on-screen couples." [11][12] However, the makers said that "kaminey" is not a negative term and is actually a term of endearment. [85] The film also won two National Film Awards; Best Audiography for Subash Sahoo and Special Jury Award for Film Editing at the 57th National Film Awards for A. Sreekar Prasad. Kaminey is a smart and balsy film that brings Hollywood to Bollywood which catapult the viewer into the dark, violent world of crime and criminals, leaving you no time to blink or breathe easy ... Tarantino, take a bow. At the 57th National Film Awards, Kaminey won two awards — Best Audiography for Subash Sahoo and Special Jury Award for its editing by A. Sreekar Prasad. Meanwhile, Guddu's lover Sweety, sister of the politician Sunil Bhope, reveals that she is pregnant with Guddu's child and expresses her wish to marry Guddu. "[32] The Indian Express gave a rating of 4 out of 5, calling it "Bollywood's first all-the-way-out-to-there pulp fiction". Bhardwaj said, "It was an injustice to us. [57], Kaminey received widespread critical acclaim from critics who praised many aspects of the film. 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