Bombay Boys

Bombay Boys one of the best movies I have seen. Kaizad Gustad has definitely proven himself to be a good director. The movie is mainly about 3 NRI's and their unfortunate adventure in the country of their forefathers. Tara Deshpande acting was simply superb and Nasarudin Shah...what can I say played his part perfectly as usual. Naveen Andrew character was notoriously hilarious especially the part where he narrates romantic lines to a bearded extra and when a goverment officer informs the boys about the change of name 'Bombay' tp 'Mumbai'

In a time where India becomes westernized and influenced by satelitte TV, many Indians do not realize that NRI's are not as westernized as they think. In fact many Indians outside India have more traditional values.Bombay Boys did a good job in pointing out that westernization and American Imperialism is vividly clear in India.

I liked the editing in this movie but the ending was kind of an anti climax or rather 'hindi-movieish'

However this movie is definitely worth a watch if not for the story line, the impresive acting of its cast.

One rarely finds intelligent movies entertaining or entertaining movies intelligent.

But this movie is one. Loved the way it went.

Sad we couldn't see more from this gifted director.

Wow, just blown away. The satire is strong with this one. 😁😁😁 Perfectly encapsulates Mumbai and most of Bollywood at the time. Dark, witty and with brilliant performances all around. Shows the darker side of Mumbai and has a very real feel to it. The music is just amazing as well. Naseeruddin Shah steals the show, unsurprisingly and Tara Deshpande is just unreal. Rahul Bose was pretty good as well. And Naveen Andrews is just sooo out of place, and rightfully so... 😂🤣😂 Can just imagine how much they must have had making this one.

Unfortunately, had to watch the Hindi version as the unrated, original in English just isn't available anywhere, but still. : )

This movie is based on the experience of three NRI's on their first visit to Bombay.

Krishna(Naveen Andrews seen in "The Buddha of Suburbia";"Wild West";"The English Patient")from New York drama school is looking for a subtantial role in Hollywood but is forced to act in Mastana's(Naseeruddin Shah)"bummer" film,Mumbai Banditos. Xerxes, a violinist from London, is in Bombay to "find himself" while Ricardo(Rahul Bose)is searching for his lost brother.

Bombay Boys is a film with a mature message. For once it's not on how western culture/NRI's are ruining India's traditions & values (a la "Pardes";"Aa Ab Laut Chale";"Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rahte Hai" et al)but for moving with times & simultaneously salvaging India's culture.

Gifford & Bose perform well.Naveen Andrews -"Kama Sutra";"My Own Country" & Tara Deshpande-"Bada Din"& "Is Raat Ki Subha Nahin" are spectacular. However the most outrageous yet credible performance is from Naseeruddin Shah.Khaizad Gustad's direction is great.The soundtrack is worthlistening too. Bombay Boys - a must see!!!

I loved the movie, every character and every line is superb. The movie has the look and style of Quentin Tarantino, in my view.

Being an NRI who migrated out of Mumbai, I can identify myself completely with the lead protagonists.

Gripping and funny, it provides a view of Mumbai not seen in mainstream media. The spoof on bollywood itself is hilarious. Worth a watch for every Mumbai-ite. This is the side of Mumbai we all ignore and are embarrassed to reveal. Kaizad has done an excellent job of portraying it honestly and without judgement.

Highlight of the movie: Naseeruddin Shah (hardly surprising.)

Now only if Rahul Bose had worked harder on the Aussie accent :)

Would love to see more from Kaizad Gustad.