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|image = bombaytobangkok.jpg
|image = bombaytobangkok.jpg
|caption = Movie poster for ''Bombay to Bangkok''
|caption = Movie poster for ''Bombay to Bangkok''
|writer = [[Nagesh Kukunoor]]
|writer = Nagesh Kukunoor
|story = Nagesh Kukunoor
|screenplay = Nagesh Kukunoor
|starring = [[Shreyas Talpade]]<br>[[Lena Christensen]]
|starring = [[Shreyas Talpade]]<br>[[Lena Christensen]]
|director = [[Nagesh Kukunoor]]
|director = [[Nagesh Kukunoor]]
|producer = [[Subhash Ghai]]<br>[[Elahe Hiptoola]]<br>Rahul Puri
|producer = [[Elahe Hiptoola]]<br>Rahul Puri
|music = [[Salim-Sulaiman]]<br>Ronnie Shirish<br>[[Pritam]]
|music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Pritam]]<br>[[Salim-Sulaiman]]<br>Ronnie-Shirish<br>[[Sukhwinder Singh]]<br>'''Background Score:'''<br>[[Salim-Sulaiman]]
|editing = Sanjib Datta
|editing = Sanjib Datta
| studio = [[Mukta Arts]]
| studio = [[Mukta Arts|Mukta Searchlight Films]]<br>SIC Productions
| distributor = [[Eros International]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Eros strikes deal with Mukta|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Patrick|last=Frater|date=21 November 2007|access-date=1 March 2023|url=https://variety.com/2007/film/news/eros-strikes-deal-with-mukta-1117976371/amp/}}</ref>
| distributor = Mukta Arts
|cinematography = [[Sudeep Chatterjee]]
|cinematography = [[Sudeep Chatterjee]]
|released = 11 January 2008
|released = {{Film date|df=y|2008|01|11}}
|language = Hindi
|language = Hindi
| runtime = 169 minutes
|country = India
|country = India
}}
}}
'''''Bombay to Bangkok''''' is a 2008 [[Bollywood]] [[comedy film]] written and directed by [[Nagesh Kukunoor]], starring [[Shreyas Talpade]] and [[Lena Christensen]] in pivotal roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/Hackneyed-themes-new-nuances/article15941889.ece|title=Hackneyed themes, new nuances|date=8 November 2009|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> <ref>http://www.indiafm.com/movies/cast/12734/index.html</ref> The film is produced by [[Subhash Ghai]], and [[Elahe Hiptoola]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/reviews/2008/bombay-to-bangkok-review-180108.html|title=Bombay To Bangkok Review|first=By: Taran Adarsh|last=IndiaFM|date=18 January 2008|website=https://www.filmibeat.com}}</ref>
'''''Bombay to Bangkok''''' is a 2008 Indian [[Hindi language|Hindi]] [[comedy film]] written and directed by [[Nagesh Kukunoor]], starring [[Shreyas Talpade]] and [[Lena Christensen]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/Hackneyed-themes-new-nuances/article15941889.ece|title=Hackneyed themes, new nuances|date=8 November 2009|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bombay-to-bangkok/|title=Bombay to Bangkok|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=31 July 2021}}</ref> The film is produced by [[Elahe Hiptoola]], and Rahul Puri.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Shankar ([[Shreyas Talpade]]), a petty thief, in desperate need of money, steals from the local don ([[Naseeruddin Shah]]) and escapes his way into a team of doctors heading for relief work to [[Bangkok]]. Unfortunately, he loses the all-important money bag in the chaos.
Shankar, a chef, in desperate need of money, steals from the local don and escapes by tagging along with a team of doctors heading for relief work to [[Bangkok]]. Unfortunately, he loses the all-important money bag in the chaos.


In Bangkok, his world turns upside down at a massage parlour where he bumps into Jasmine ([[Lena Christensen]]). The hitch is, she is all Thai and he can't converse with her at all. A ray of hope comes his way the next day when Jasmine turns up desperately in need of a doctor.
In Bangkok, his world turns upside down at a massage parlour where he bumps into Jasmine. The hitch is, she is all Thai and he can't converse with her at all. A ray of hope comes his way the next day when Jasmine turns up desperately in need of a doctor.


Shankar, posing as a doctor along with the Sardar buddy Rachinder, jumps into this whirlpool, while Jasmine soon gets pulled into his bumbling adventures while running away from the don and his son ([[Vijay Maurya]]).
Shankar, posing as a doctor along with his [[Sikh]] buddy Rachinder, jumps into this whirlpool, while Jasmine soon gets pulled into his bumbling adventures while running away from the don and his son, Jamal.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Shreyas Talpade]] ... Shankar
* [[Shreyas Talpade]] as Shankar Singh / Dr. Bhatawdekar (fake)
* [[Lena Christensen]] ... Jasmine
* [[Lena Christensen]] as Jasmine
* Vijay Maurya
* [[Vijay Maurya]] as Jamal Khan (Jam-K)
* Yatin Karyekar
* [[Yatin Karyekar]] as Dr. Yatin Tripathi
* Manmeet Singh
* Manmeet Singh as Rachinder Singh (Rash)
* Jeneva Talwar as Dr. Rati
* Sharad Wagh
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* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] as Don Khan, Jamal's father (special appearance)
* Surender Kumar

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* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] ... Don (special appearance)
== Soundtrack ==
{{Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = We Are Same Same but different
| extra1 = [[KK (singer)|KK]] and Shreyas Talpade
| length1 =
| music1 = [[Salim-Sulaiman]]
| title2 = Dheere Dheere
| extra2 = [[Zubeen Garg]]
| length2 =
| music2 = Ronnie-Shirish
| title3 = Jaani O Jaani
| extra3 = Zubeen Garg
| length3 =
| music3 = [[Salim-Sulaiman]]
| title4 = Dil Ka Haal Sune Dil Dilwala
| extra4 = [[Sonu Nigam]] and [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| length4 =
| music4 = [[Pritam]]
| title5 = Bombay Ho Bangkok
| extra5 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]]
| length5 =
| music5 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]]
}}

==Reception==
Sonia Chopra of [[Sify]] gave the film 3 out of 5, writing ″Bombay to Bangkok is recommended for a one-time watch for its breezy tone, a few funny moments and a stupendous performance by Talpade.″<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/bombay-to-bangkok-review--pclw3offgfjdb.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615012311/https://www.sify.com/movies/bombay-to-bangkok-review--pclw3offgfjdb.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 June 2020|title=Review : Bombay to Bangkok (2008)|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

Conversely, [[Khalid Mohamed]] of [[Hindustan Times]] gave the film 2 out of 5, ″This could have been a fun movie if it had strived for quality. No one did. So, do yourself a favour, fly over this Kukunoor’s nest. Or weep.″<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/review-bombay-to-bangkok/story-66OD6CrbFvr2vgyAHlDD8N.html|title=Review: Bombay to Bangkok|date=18 January 2008|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[IndiaFM]] gave the film 1.5 out of 5, writing ″Shreyas is a fine actor and he proves his abilities yet again. Lena, the Thai actress, is equally competent. The actor enacting the role of Rachinder is good. Vijay Maurya is excellent. Yateen Karyekar is alright. Naseeruddin Shah is there for just one scene. On the whole, BOMBAY TO BANGKOK has a few enjoyable moments, but that's about it.″<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bombay-to-bangkok/critic-review/bombay-to-bangkok-movie-review/|title=Bombay To Bangkok Review 1.5/5 &#124; Bombay To Bangkok Movie Review &#124; Bombay To Bangkok 2008 Public Review &#124; Film Review|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 02:55, 29 October 2023

Bombay to Bangkok
Movie poster for Bombay to Bangkok
Directed byNagesh Kukunoor
Written byNagesh Kukunoor
Produced byElahe Hiptoola
Rahul Puri
StarringShreyas Talpade
Lena Christensen
CinematographySudeep Chatterjee
Edited bySanjib Datta
Music bySongs:
Pritam
Salim-Sulaiman
Ronnie-Shirish
Sukhwinder Singh
Background Score:
Salim-Sulaiman
Production
companies
Distributed byEros International[1]
Release date
  • 11 January 2008 (2008-01-11)
Running time
169 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Bombay to Bangkok is a 2008 Indian Hindi comedy film written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, starring Shreyas Talpade and Lena Christensen.[2][3] The film is produced by Elahe Hiptoola, and Rahul Puri.

Plot[edit]

Shankar, a chef, in desperate need of money, steals from the local don and escapes by tagging along with a team of doctors heading for relief work to Bangkok. Unfortunately, he loses the all-important money bag in the chaos.

In Bangkok, his world turns upside down at a massage parlour where he bumps into Jasmine. The hitch is, she is all Thai and he can't converse with her at all. A ray of hope comes his way the next day when Jasmine turns up desperately in need of a doctor.

Shankar, posing as a doctor along with his Sikh buddy Rachinder, jumps into this whirlpool, while Jasmine soon gets pulled into his bumbling adventures while running away from the don and his son, Jamal.

Cast[edit]

Soundtrack[edit]

No.TitleMusicSinger(s)Length
1."We Are Same Same but different"Salim-SulaimanKK and Shreyas Talpade 
2."Dheere Dheere"Ronnie-ShirishZubeen Garg 
3."Jaani O Jaani"Salim-SulaimanZubeen Garg 
4."Dil Ka Haal Sune Dil Dilwala"PritamSonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan 
5."Bombay Ho Bangkok"Sukhwinder SinghSukhwinder Singh 

Reception[edit]

Sonia Chopra of Sify gave the film 3 out of 5, writing ″Bombay to Bangkok is recommended for a one-time watch for its breezy tone, a few funny moments and a stupendous performance by Talpade.″[4]

Conversely, Khalid Mohamed of Hindustan Times gave the film 2 out of 5, ″This could have been a fun movie if it had strived for quality. No one did. So, do yourself a favour, fly over this Kukunoor’s nest. Or weep.″[5] Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM gave the film 1.5 out of 5, writing ″Shreyas is a fine actor and he proves his abilities yet again. Lena, the Thai actress, is equally competent. The actor enacting the role of Rachinder is good. Vijay Maurya is excellent. Yateen Karyekar is alright. Naseeruddin Shah is there for just one scene. On the whole, BOMBAY TO BANGKOK has a few enjoyable moments, but that's about it.″[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Frater, Patrick (21 November 2007). "Eros strikes deal with Mukta". Variety. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Hackneyed themes, new nuances". 8 November 2009 – via www.thehindu.com.
  3. ^ "Bombay to Bangkok". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Review : Bombay to Bangkok (2008)". Sify. Archived from the original on 15 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Review: Bombay to Bangkok". Hindustan Times. 18 January 2008.
  6. ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Bombay To Bangkok Review 1.5/5 | Bombay To Bangkok Movie Review | Bombay To Bangkok 2008 Public Review | Film Review".

External links[edit]

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