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'''''Bombay Boys''''' is a 1998 Indian [[cult film|cult]] [[comedy film]] written and directed by the Indian director [[Kaizad Gustad]]. It follows the adventures of three young men in modern-day [[Mumbai]] (or Bombay). The boys are of Indian origin, but were all raised in the West. Krishna Sahni (played by [[Naveen Andrews]]) is an aspiring actor from [[New York City]] who wants to make it big in [[Bollywood]]. Ricardo Fernandes ([[Rahul Bose]]) is from [[Sydney]], [[Australia]] and is in Mumbai to search for his long-lost brother. Finally, Xerxes Mistry ([[Alexander Gifford]]), a musician from [[London]], is looking to discover his "roots" in the land of his ancestors. |
'''''Bombay Boys''''' is a 1998 Indian [[cult film|cult]] [[crime comedy film]] written and directed by the Indian director [[Kaizad Gustad]]. It follows the adventures of three young men in modern-day [[Mumbai]] (or Bombay). The boys are of Indian origin, but were all raised in the West. Krishna Sahni (played by [[Naveen Andrews]]) is an aspiring actor from [[New York City]] who wants to make it big in [[Bollywood]]. Ricardo Fernandes ([[Rahul Bose]]) is from [[Sydney]], [[Australia]] and is in Mumbai to search for his long-lost brother. Finally, Xerxes Mistry ([[Alexander Gifford]]), a musician from [[London]], is looking to discover his "roots" in the land of his ancestors. |
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==Synopsis== |
==Synopsis== |
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The three meet each other for the first time at Mumbai's [[airport]] and decide to find a place together. In the course of the movie, Krishna finds out that, in order to break into the local film industry, he must first win the (decidedly risky) patronage of Don Mastana |
The three meet each other for the first time at Mumbai's [[airport]] and decide to find a place together. In the course of the movie, Krishna finds out that, in order to break into the local film industry, he must first win the (decidedly risky) patronage of Don Mastana, a [[crime boss|godfather]] of the Mumbai underworld who's also a [[film producer]]. Mastana is a violent man who thinks nothing of impaling a [[lizard]] with a knife or shattering the skull of a fellow crime boss for making a pass at his girlfriend. |
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Ricardo, the serious-looking Australian, finds out the sad fate of his brother, but also manages to fall in love with Mastana's spunky moll Dolly |
Ricardo, the serious-looking Australian, finds out the sad fate of his brother, but also manages to fall in love with Mastana's spunky moll Dolly, igniting further flames. Xerxes, who's a [[Parsi people|Parsi]], is led to embrace his latent [[homosexuality]] by their gay landlord. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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* [[Naveen Andrews]] |
* [[Naveen Andrews]] - Krishna Sahni |
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* [[Rahul Bose]] |
* [[Rahul Bose]] - Ricardo Fernandes |
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* [[Alexander Gifford]] |
* [[Alexander Gifford]] - Xerxes Mistry |
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* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] |
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] - Don Mastana |
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* [[Tara Deshpande]] |
* [[Tara Deshpande]] - Dolly |
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* [[Roshan Seth]] |
* [[Roshan Seth]] - Pesi |
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* Tarun Shahani |
* Tarun Shahani - Danny |
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* [[Luke Kenny]] |
* [[Luke Kenny]] - Xavier |
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* [[Vinay Pathak]] |
* [[Vinay Pathak]] - Spot-boy turned director |
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* [[Kushal Punjabi]] |
* [[Kushal Punjabi]] - Asif |
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* [[Javed Jaffrey]] |
* [[Javed Jaffrey]] - Special appearance in item song "MUMBHAI" |
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* [[Nagesh Bhosle]] |
* [[Nagesh Bhosle]] - Cherry Blossom Kalia |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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| released = 12 August 1998 |
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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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The film was subjected to criticism for its [[homosexuality]] and [[profanity]]. |
The film was subjected to criticism for its [[homosexuality]] and [[profanity]]. Tanmeet Kumar from Planet Bollywood, stated that the film has portrayed [[India]] as "Americanized India". Tara Deshpande's performance was praised.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/film/bboys.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=8 June 2014 |archive-date=15 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515111926/http://www.planetbollywood.com/film/bboys.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Pradeep Sebastian of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote that "Going by the crowds flocking to see it, it[']s clear that Indian audiences have begun to expect good things from Indian English films. But this is one they are going to be disappointed with".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cscsarchive.org/MediaArchive/art.nsf/(docid)/565643645742E3436525694000570F65?OpenDocument | title=Cinema Reviews - Deccan Herald }}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 11:50, 20 March 2024
Bombay Boys | |
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Directed by | Kaizad Gustad |
Written by | Kaizad Gustad |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Kramer Morgenthau |
Edited by | Priya Krishnaswamy |
Music by | Dhruv Ghanekar Ashutosh Pathak |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 min. |
Country | India |
Language | English |
Bombay Boys is a 1998 Indian cult crime comedy film written and directed by the Indian director Kaizad Gustad. It follows the adventures of three young men in modern-day Mumbai (or Bombay). The boys are of Indian origin, but were all raised in the West. Krishna Sahni (played by Naveen Andrews) is an aspiring actor from New York City who wants to make it big in Bollywood. Ricardo Fernandes (Rahul Bose) is from Sydney, Australia and is in Mumbai to search for his long-lost brother. Finally, Xerxes Mistry (Alexander Gifford), a musician from London, is looking to discover his "roots" in the land of his ancestors.
Synopsis[edit]
The three meet each other for the first time at Mumbai's airport and decide to find a place together. In the course of the movie, Krishna finds out that, in order to break into the local film industry, he must first win the (decidedly risky) patronage of Don Mastana, a godfather of the Mumbai underworld who's also a film producer. Mastana is a violent man who thinks nothing of impaling a lizard with a knife or shattering the skull of a fellow crime boss for making a pass at his girlfriend.
Ricardo, the serious-looking Australian, finds out the sad fate of his brother, but also manages to fall in love with Mastana's spunky moll Dolly, igniting further flames. Xerxes, who's a Parsi, is led to embrace his latent homosexuality by their gay landlord.
Cast[edit]
- Naveen Andrews - Krishna Sahni
- Rahul Bose - Ricardo Fernandes
- Alexander Gifford - Xerxes Mistry
- Naseeruddin Shah - Don Mastana
- Tara Deshpande - Dolly
- Roshan Seth - Pesi
- Tarun Shahani - Danny
- Luke Kenny - Xavier
- Vinay Pathak - Spot-boy turned director
- Kushal Punjabi - Asif
- Javed Jaffrey - Special appearance in item song "MUMBHAI"
- Nagesh Bhosle - Cherry Blossom Kalia
Production[edit]
Bombay Boys, which took four years to complete, was filmed on location in Mumbai's bars, slums and markets. The film was made on a limited budget; director Kaizad Gustad financed the film with credit cards as well as by borrowing money from his family and friends.[1]
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar and released by Sony Music India.
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Released | 12 August 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1998 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 40:12 | |||
Label | Sony Music India | |||
Producer | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar | |||
Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar chronology | ||||
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No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Mumbhai" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Javed Jaffrey | 5:06 |
2. | "Paisa Paisa Paisa" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Mehnaz | 6:11 |
3. | "Sunoh" | Lucky Ali | 5:02 |
4. | "Mastana's Theme" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Smoke, Naseeruddin Shah | 5:04 |
5. | "Yeah Yeah" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Indus Creed | 3:04 |
6. | "Tabla Dholak" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Vinay Mandke | 1:56 |
7. | "Quest" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Anaida | 6:22 |
8. | "Bombay Blues" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Bashir Sheikh | 5:01 |
9. | "Waltzing Matunga" | Merlyn D'Souza, Asif Ali Beg, Mantra | 2:26 |
Total length: | 40:12 |
Critical reception[edit]
The film was subjected to criticism for its homosexuality and profanity. Tanmeet Kumar from Planet Bollywood, stated that the film has portrayed India as "Americanized India". Tara Deshpande's performance was praised.[2] Pradeep Sebastian of Deccan Herald wrote that "Going by the crowds flocking to see it, it[']s clear that Indian audiences have begun to expect good things from Indian English films. But this is one they are going to be disappointed with".[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Ezra, Elizabeth; Rowden, Terry (2006). Transnational Cinema: The Film Reader. Taylor & Francis. p. 61. ISBN 0-415-37158-9.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 May 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Cinema Reviews - Deccan Herald".
External links[edit]
- Bombay Boys at IMDb
- 1998 films
- 1998 crime comedy films
- 1998 LGBT-related films
- 1990s gangster films
- Films about Indian Americans
- English-language Indian films
- Films set in Mumbai
- Indian crime comedy films
- Indian LGBT-related films
- 1990s Hindi-language films
- Indian gangster films
- Gay-related films
- Films about Bollywood
- Comedy films about Asian Americans
- 1990s English-language films
- 1990s American films