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Bombay Boys

  • 1998
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
647
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Bombay Boys (1998)
ComedyDrama

Three men from Western origins are embroiled in gang wars, homosexuality and love after arriving in Mumbai with their own motives.Three men from Western origins are embroiled in gang wars, homosexuality and love after arriving in Mumbai with their own motives.Three men from Western origins are embroiled in gang wars, homosexuality and love after arriving in Mumbai with their own motives.

  • Director
    • Kaizad Gustad
  • Writer
    • Kaizad Gustad
  • Stars
    • Naveen Andrews
    • Rahul Bose
    • Alexander Gifford
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    647
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kaizad Gustad
    • Writer
      • Kaizad Gustad
    • Stars
      • Naveen Andrews
      • Rahul Bose
      • Alexander Gifford
    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Naveen Andrews
    Naveen Andrews
    • Krishna
    Rahul Bose
    Rahul Bose
    • Ricardo
    Alexander Gifford
    • Xerxes
    Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah
    • Mastana
    Tara Deshpande
    Tara Deshpande
    • Dolly
    Roshan Seth
    Roshan Seth
    • Pesi
    Tarun Shahani
    • Danny
    Luke Kenny
    Luke Kenny
    • Xavier
    Randolf Correia
    • Sam
    Shiuli Subaya
    • Actress
    Bharat Shetty
    • Immigration officer
    Prithvi Zutshi
    Prithvi Zutshi
    • Immigration officer
    Kamal Adib
    Kamal Adib
    • Immigration officer
    Abdul Sabri
    • Cab driver
    Raj Punjabi
    • Young landlord
    Goolshan Mazdiasni
    Goolshan Mazdiasni
    • Fat woman
    • (as Goolshan Mazdiani)
    Sumant Mastakar
    • Old man 1
    Madhav Shirodkar
    • Old man 2
    • Director
      • Kaizad Gustad
    • Writer
      • Kaizad Gustad
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    10plahaken

    Tarantino-esque

    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.
    10akshaybehere

    Way too good for Indian audiences.

    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. : )
    8DudeE

    "Mature entertainer"

    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!!!
    Saji Nair

    Bombay boys...definitely not about Bombay

    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.
    9subir1

    Intelligent, funny, best soundtrack, and best Indian flick of the decade

    Waltzing Matunga, Mumbhai, Naseeruddin Shah, gangsters, hijras, socialites, NRIs. This movie has something for everyone, and it's all good. The single funniest Hindi/Indian movie you will see this decade.

    The movie is about three NRIs who come to Bombay from the US, UK, and Australian. There's love, lust, violence, drama, singing, dancing... Everything you'd expect in a Bollywood pot-boiler, but this one is both enjoyable and intelligent.

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    • Trivia
      Director Kaizaad Gustad reported in his interview that he had funded the film by borrowing money from friends and relatives.
    • Quotes

      Dolly: You know the Bible? My story is longer than that.

    • Connections
      Features Khilona (1970)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1998 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Парни из Бомбея
    • Filming locations
      • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production companies
      • Film Works
      • Kismet Talkies
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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