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The Lookalike

  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
215
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Sitara Hewitt in The Lookalike (2006)
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Sweet but downtrodden video store clerk Kavita fantasizes about being a Bollywood star, just like her idol, Kohinoor.Sweet but downtrodden video store clerk Kavita fantasizes about being a Bollywood star, just like her idol, Kohinoor.Sweet but downtrodden video store clerk Kavita fantasizes about being a Bollywood star, just like her idol, Kohinoor.

  • Director
    • Petrichor Bharali
  • Writer
    • Petrichor Bharali
  • Stars
    • Koel Purie
    • Charles R. Singh
    • Sitara Hewitt
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    215
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Petrichor Bharali
    • Writer
      • Petrichor Bharali
    • Stars
      • Koel Purie
      • Charles R. Singh
      • Sitara Hewitt
    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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      • 2 wins total

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    Koel Purie
    Koel Purie
    • Kavita…
    Charles R. Singh
    Charles R. Singh
    • Mayur
    • (as Raahul Singh)
    Sitara Hewitt
    Sitara Hewitt
    • Cham-Cham
    Cristian Rossel
    • Prem
    • (as Cris Rossel)
    Jasbir Mann
    Jasbir Mann
    • Firoz Anwar
    • (as Jazz Mann)
    Jessie Ahluwalia
    • Kashmira
    Mukesh Asopa
    Mukesh Asopa
      Christian Bako
      Christian Bako
      • Danny
      Opo Bhattacharya
      • News Reporter
      Tony Bossio
      • Wayne
      Maninder Chana
      Maninder Chana
      • Vidyut
      Daniel Della Penna
      • Grant
      Shivani Dhir
      • Sapna Mathur
      Dan Dodgson
      • Taxi Driver
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      10Xarian

      One of the funniest movies ever!

      A charming, humorous movie, with a lot of colorful memorable characters and funny dialogues and quite a few hilarious scenes. An uplifting light hearted comedy which will guaranteed bring a smile on your face and transport you to a world of laughter. This movie is a fantastic fusion of Hollywood and Bollywood. A spicy mix of drama, thrills, romance, and comedy all in one entertaining movie. If you are looking for a good laugh and an introduction to what a Bollywood movie is all about, Bolly Double is the movie which is perfect for you. I hope there will be a sequel to this movie as I would love to see it. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed every single minute of this movie, and it left us wanting more. Definitely one of the most funniest movies in my DVD library.
      10Varushka

      Fun Fabulous Film

      This film rocked. I watched it the other day and I was pleasantly surprised by how charming, sincere and sweet this film was. The beautiful actresses, Sitara Hewitt and Koel Purie did a really good job in this film with their comic performances and the first time director Arun Bharali did a good job making this movie entertaining with its funny dialogues and characters. It was a comical interpretation of Bollywood Movies with some really great scenes. I am looking forward to seeing more of Arun Bharali's movies in the future. I have very rarely been entertained by movies in the past, but Bolly Doubles along with American Pie, There is Something About Mary, Zoolander and Borat are movies which have left me feeling really good, and given me lots of laughter. After watching Bolly Doubles I am very much interested in watching more Bollywood movies and am eagerly waiting for Arun Bharali's next movie!
      10jackinberlin

      Funny and cleverly done!

      I was quite sceptical before I watched this movie, but, I have to say, it exceeded my expectations! It is certainly funny and cleverly done!

      It is a Canadian - Bollywood movie about Kavita, who is a mild-mannered, bespectacled nerd who works in a video store in Toronto. She loves Bollywood movies and she idolises Kohinoor, a Bollywood superstar. Kavita, 25, would love to go to drama school, but her mother prefers that she enter into marriage with a suitable suitor. "He has a job and a Honda Accord," Mama points out, but Kavita doesn't want to let go of her dreams.

      The story is fast pacing and certainly provide you a good entertainment. Highly recommend it!
      8matthew-87283

      Charming film by Arun Bhirali

      This is a charming and highly entertaining directorial debut, shot on an incredibly low budget by a great team, directed by the brilliant Arun (Petrichor) Bhirali. Arun Bhirali was a superb musician (violinist and pianist) and composer, who studied composition with Brian Ferneyhough in California before deciding to change career path. Because of his immense creativity and drive, he managed to forge a burgeoning career as a talented and imaginative film-maker but tragically he fell prey to depression and alcoholism and died in 2017. Arun's is a tragic tale of how wonderfully gifted creative people can become overwhelmed by the pressures and challenges of life. There ought be more discussion about these issues within the film industry/
      10fantasticallychallenged

      Love it!

      This film is campy and hilarious, just as I like them. For a low budget film, they did an amazing job capturing the decadence and vibrancy of the genre, but without taking themselves too seriously. The film is genuine and honest, and a ton of fun. And who doesn't love a Cinderella story? Very self-aware, you can tell the entire cast had as good a time making it as I did watching it. If you are looking for a film for crazy special effects, shocking twists and an all-star cast, go elsewhere. But if you are looking for an enjoyable viewing experience, you have come to the right place! I would definitely watch it again and recommend it to my friends.

      (and the leading lady is absolutely gorgeous, in both roles.)

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      • Release date
        • 2007 (Canada)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Official site
        • Official site
      • Languages
        • English
        • Hindi
      • Also known as
        • Bolly Double
      • Filming locations
        • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
      • Production companies
        • Kickline Studios
        • Look Pictures Inc.
        • Look Pictures
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        • 1h 43m(103 min)
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