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Kaminey

  • 2009
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
19K
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Shahid Kapoor in Kaminey (2009)
Guddu and Charlie are identical twins born and raised in the slums of Mumbai. They dream of leaving the squalor behind and moving into a life of prosperity and dignity. Though they look alike, the two are as different as chalk and cheese. One lisps, the other stammers. One is an honest, diligent social worker while the other hedges bets at a racecourse. The brothers want nothing to do with each other. But when Charlie gets mixed up in a deadly get-rich-quick scheme and Guddu realizes that the love of his life has unwittingly put a price on his head, their lives begin to collide. They find themselves facing rogue politicians, drug dealers and crooked cops. As they uncover a sinister plot laid out by the 'political-police-underworld' nexus, their stories finally converge to a point when they realize they only have each other.
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The desperate lives of two estranged twin brothers converge over missing drugs, politics, racial prejudice, corrupt cops and an unplanned pregnancy.The desperate lives of two estranged twin brothers converge over missing drugs, politics, racial prejudice, corrupt cops and an unplanned pregnancy.The desperate lives of two estranged twin brothers converge over missing drugs, politics, racial prejudice, corrupt cops and an unplanned pregnancy.

  • Director
    • Vishal Bhardwaj
  • Writers
    • Cajetan Boy
    • Supratik Sen
    • Abhishek Chaubey
  • Stars
    • Shahid Kapoor
    • Priyanka Chopra Jonas
    • Deb Mukherjee
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Vishal Bhardwaj
    • Writers
      • Cajetan Boy
      • Supratik Sen
      • Abhishek Chaubey
    • Stars
      • Shahid Kapoor
      • Priyanka Chopra Jonas
      • Deb Mukherjee
    • 106User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 48 nominations total

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    Shahid Kapoor
    Shahid Kapoor
    • Guddu
    • (as Shahid Kapur)
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    Priyanka Chopra Jonas
    Priyanka Chopra Jonas
    • Sweety
    • (as Priyanka Chopra)
    Deb Mukherjee
    Deb Mukherjee
    • Mujib
    Shivkumar Subramaniam
    Shivkumar Subramaniam
    • Lobo
    • (as Shiv Subrahmanyam)
    Chandan Roy Sanyal
    Chandan Roy Sanyal
    • Mikhail
    • (as Chandan Roysanyal)
    Tenzing Nima
    Tenzing Nima
    • Tashi
    Hrishikesh Joshi
    Hrishikesh Joshi
    • Lele
    Rajatabha Dutta
    Rajatabha Dutta
    • Shumon
    • (as Rajatva Dutta)
    Harish Khanna
    Harish Khanna
    • Afghani
    Carlos Paca
    • Cajetan
    Eric Santos
    Eric Santos
    • Ragos
    Amole Gupte
    Amole Gupte
    • Bhope
    Sagar
    • Young Guddu
    Samrat
    • Young Charlie
    Vijay Raj
    • Kishen
    Vishal Bhosle
    • Steve
    Omkar Govardhan
    Omkar Govardhan
    • Kranti
    Flavia
    • Charlie's Dream Girl
    • Director
      • Vishal Bhardwaj
    • Writers
      • Cajetan Boy
      • Supratik Sen
      • Abhishek Chaubey
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews106

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    10overdozed9

    Kaminey - A MaFterpieFe!!

    I would only say one thing to the viewers.. If they do not accept such a matured cinema.. Such excellence on screen.. They should probably stop blabbering about movies... Because they know nothing, what a movie, cinema means! They are all just suitable for stupid "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi's" and etc crap.. GROW UP!! And if you can't.. Please do not comment on gems like these..

    "KAMINEY" is a lifetime experience.. A masterpiece and a fantabulous creation of Vishal Bhardwaj.. The movie is a TOTAL ROLLER COASTER!! A ride you would regret for the rest of your life if you miss.. From the first scene to the last, the movie was a treat to me.. I was so excited about this movie, I couldn't resist.. Wondered when the clock would turn to10:30 .. And the show begins.. It completely paid off.. In fact I enjoyed more than I paid for the ticket, more than my expectations and more than any bollywood movie of such a genre till now.. The movie deserves awards in various sections like editing, cinematography, background score, special effects, direction, acting, supporting actors.. It amazed me how disgustingly good the editing was!! Tassaduq Hussain's Cinematography is another strength of the movie... And my god!! Vishal Bhardwaj's Screenplay & self-penned dialogues will blow your head off at times!! Top Notch!!

    A concept like Kaminey is extremely difficult to execute on screen.. But Vishal Bhardwaj proves that he's a brilliant story-teller.. Be patient while watching the movie & also attentive, the movie jumps too quick for Indian viewers who aren't used to with such cinema and more attached towards the brainless movies these days! The movie stands up-to its hype & even more I should say.. Shahid has no, mark my words, no looking back after this performance.. His path to super-stardom starts here! Priyanka delivers another class act! She's the best actress in the industry currently, no other actress even stands close.. Shahid, Vishal Bhardwaj & the background score has created a landmark in the industry for centuries to come in terms of cinematic excellence..

    I cannot agree anymore with Mr. Taran Adarsh when he says "Vishal Bhardwaj picked up the characters & executed them like Tarantino & Guy Ritchie.." You'll totally agree with that!

    It is clearly visible how hard the whole crew has worked to attain perfection, because the movie WAS PERFECT in every aspect!! Upcoming directors have one of the biggest threats Vishal Bhardwaj in their way, if they at all touch a subject close to this..

    Shahid, Priyanka, Chandan Roy Sanyal (Mikhail), Amol Gupte (Bhope) were truly, truly outstanding!!

    I feel short of words to describe this movie.. I seriously cannot wait to watch it again.. Of course I'm going again, but will badly badly wait for the DVD.. Not to forget, the end of the movie was simply ---- FANTABULOUS ----

    If you truly enjoy cinema, go for KAMINEY.. Else, better wait for SRK or FARAH KHAN's next POPCORN FLICK!! Go for Kaminey for Shahid, for Priyanka, for Vishal Bhardwaj, for the Music & for everything you want from a masterpiece! And next time you end up comparing why do Bollywood standards do not reach Hollywood, stay quite! You don't deserve a word!

    I love dark movies.. The environment, the sets, the cinematography in such movies.. Really intrigue me a lot.. Kaminey had that thing from the first till the last frame.. I cannot stop my fingers from writing.. Anyways..

    I've always been obsessed THE MATRIX TRILOGY, Kaminey is the fresh obsession I have..

    Rating : 10/10 (Deserves every bit of it!)
    10firstrate1

    Dhan Te Nan!

    Kaminey is one of those gems which is churned out by the the Bollywood film industry maybe once in five years. If it has to be described in one word, I think 'Extraordinary' would be a good one. Nobody would disagree with the fact that Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra have both established themselves as fine actors as they delivered the performances of their career. Vishal Bhardawaj once again proves why he is counted amongst the elegant filmmakers that India has to offer. This film will surely help Bollywood break out of the barricades of outdated film making, and shift towards a more contemporary technique of pleasing audiences. Vishal Bhardawaj himself will agree that Kaminey is his most outstanding film till date.

    9.5/10
    8tonitiwari

    A perfect dark comedy !

    Thats what Monsieur Godard would call this film - a time pass; yet reasonably after Shekhar Kapur's comment on an esteemed daily Vishal Bhardwaj is being compared widely to Quentin Tarantino, a comparison, I feel is much forced rather than reasoned. With Kaminey Vishal Bhardwaj breaks his own elan & generates what we can call India's first perfect dark comedy. Amusingly, Vishal Bhardwaj once again displays his Shakespearean love. this time morsel of 'A Comedy of Errors', yet many may disagree. A fine work by a finer film-maker. Watch this movie without 'Maqbool' or 'Omakara' in your mind.

    On a totally different note, the music of this film is exceptional, well versed by another genius in his own kind - Gulzar.

    A must watch.
    8csingh-2

    Difcover your mean fide

    The much awaited Vishal Bharadwaj's 'Kaminey' finally hit cinema screens and it does not disappoint! The primary thing that you will notice and appreciate in the movie is the acting. From the main characters Charlie and Guddu ( identical twins played by Shahid Kapoor ) till the supporting actors, everyone manages to impress you. Special mention would go to Priyanka Chopra, who plays Guddu's love interest Sweety, who nails the role to perfection.

    The movie shows the parallel lives of identical twins Guddu and Charlie who detest each other and haven't seen each other in years but how circumstances lead them to face each other. The plot is gripping, the acting is flawless, the setting is dark and the direction is slick. Probably the only thing that could have been better is the ending. Though the ending wasn't bad, I guess I had a little more expectations hoping for something darker or unexpected. But all in all a fun movie not to be missed!
    8ankitj-pec

    dark adventurous movie to keep you edged on the seats

    We've seen so much of the RGV stuff about " Jai Maharashtra" and the style. plus, talk about 'judwa' movies .. There are things which might make you feel there's something familiar what Kaminey offers. NOT.

    Well, attempting a dark comedy is difficult, especially about mafia (that too in the settings of maharashtra). The movie is a dark comedy, with an adventurous plot and an action setting. The movie almost achieves what it wants to. its brilliant in execution, with some freelance direction and good screenplay. the story revolves around parallel tracks of brothers wanting to live their own lives, but they're bound to collide. The storytelling warps in the movie where we witness a normal movie and then suddenly so much happens that you fee like rewinding back. The pace is varying and there is something to keep you edged on your seat. And the final scene comes similar to "lock, stock and 2 smoking barrels", in an Indian environment, really perfect, spotless direction.

    The direction just in-phase with the contemporary age of experimental cinema. we see perfect lighting for the scenes and low shots in the movies. the songs are nice, too. the movie in whole is a great watch for people who have the taste of seeing action or adventure scripts. A nice movie, watch it.

    Shahid's acting is good, limited in his roles but very methodical. priyanka tries a kareena of JWM (or the asin of Ghajini, for that matter) and plays it smoothly. However, editing the viewer with a lost feeling sometimes. There are certain potholes scattered throughout the movie, which could have either explained or avoided, at least. and yes, the movie seems a little predictable sometimes, but its maximum criticism it deserves. go on experimenting Bollywood ! o ya, n i really wonder why it got A certificate .. there is nothing A about it..

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    • Trivia
      Priyanka Chopra Jonas did not want to do the kiss in the film. So she had the director shoot the entire scene without the kiss until she could make up her mind. However Shahid Kapoor was a gentleman about it and said that he'd only do it if she felt comfortable, so she finally agreed.
    • Goofs
      In the opening shot, Charlie is shown to be standing amidst railway tracks, beside whom a fast long-distance train passes. The area is said to be Cotton Green, Mumbai, through a text below. However, unlike shown in the movie, the area around Cotton Green does not have so many railway lines but, only two. Besides, no long distance trains pass through Cotton Green.
    • Quotes

      Charlie: [voiceover] There are two ways to earn a quick buck. A shortcut, and a shorter shortcut.

    • Crazy credits
      The song "Pehli Baar mohabbat ki" pictured on Shahid Kapur and Priyanka Chopra is shown alongside the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Arya 2 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Dhan Te Nan
      Music by Vishal Bhardwaj

      Lyrics by Gulzar

      Performed by Sukhwinder Singh, Vishal Dadlani, Robert 'Bob' Omulo

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 2009 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Scoundrel
    • Filming locations
      • Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Maharashtra, India
    • Production companies
      • UTV Motion Pictures
      • Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,291,827
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $726,834
      • Aug 16, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,610,033
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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