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Gangs of Wasseypur

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A gangster (Manoj Bajpayee) clashes with the ruthless, coal-mining kingpin (Tigmanshu Dhulia) who killed his father (Jaideep Ahlawat).
Gangs of Wasseypur

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Critics Consensus

More than five hours go by in a blink in this frantic Indian crime epic that spans generations and encompasses hundreds of characters in a bloody spiral of brutality, all masterly filmed by Anurag Kashyap.

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Adam Nayman The Ringer 03/27/2020
Gangs of Wasseypur isn't necessarily realistic-instead, it's a glossy, gory soap opera that goes over the top early and often, mirroring, realizing, and satirizing the outsized, outrageous gangster-movie fantasies of its characters. Go to Full Review
Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 05/01/2015
4/5
Gangs Of Wasseypur is a sprawling, exuberant, ferociously ambitious piece of film making. Go to Full Review
Danny Bowes RogerEbert.com 01/19/2015
4/4
One of the most ambitious gangster films ever made, and quite possibly one of the best. Go to Full Review
Kanishk Devgan Film Companion 03/29/2021
It breathes with the ferocity and depth of a classic like The Godfather or Gangs of New York, but tells its own, very singular story. Darkly comic, brutal, and impactful, the film also features one of the greatest casts seen in a Hindi film. Go to Full Review
Anna M.M. Vetticad annavetticadgoes2themovies 01/11/2021
3.25/5
...there are so many lovely actors in this film that it's a pity space does not permit me to name them all. Go to Full Review
Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 07/03/2019
"Gangs of Wasseypur" is a must-see for all, a true epic both aesthetically and technically, in a great mixture of elements from "The Godfather" and "Snatch." Go to Full Review
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R T @SUFIYANKHANN_ 4d Gangs of Wasseypur doesn’t feel like a typical Bollywood movie, it feels like you are watching a real world full of power, revenge, politics, and crazy personalities unfold in front of you. The film is violent, funny, emotional, and chaotic at the same time, but somehow everything works perfectly together. What makes the movie unforgettable is its characters. Every single person feels real, especially Manoj Bajpayee as Sardar Khan, who completely steals the show with his attitude, humor, and screen presence. The dialogues are iconic, the background music is unique, and the storytelling keeps getting more intense as the film moves forward. Yes, the movie is long, and some parts can feel messy, but that rawness is exactly what gives it personality. It never tries to be stylish just for the sake of it, it feels natural, gritty, and alive. One of the best Indian gangster films ever made, and a movie that stays in your mind long after it ends. See more Aditya S @Aditya327 02/05/2025 A realistic film brought to life by amazing performances and strong character focus, but it falters in its extremely slow pacing and too many characters. See more Priyan B @Priyan 03/27/2024 A great gangster movie in Indian cinema, first half have some cliche scenes but story picked up later and never loses the pace till end. 8.4/10 See more william d @acsdoug 12/28/2022 I admit that at times I didn't know what was going on or who was whom. Still, I sat through the full 5+ hours in one sitting. It's fast paced and has a true "epic" quality. I'm a big fan of the gangster genre though. If you aren't you might want to give this one a pass. See more 11/30/2021 StoryLine was Amazing See more 09/11/2021 One of the best gangster movies there is. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A gangster (Manoj Bajpayee) clashes with the ruthless, coal-mining kingpin (Tigmanshu Dhulia) who killed his father (Jaideep Ahlawat).
Director
Anurag Kashyap
Producer
Guneet Monga, Sunil Bohra, Anurag Kashyap, Jyoti Kapur Das, Vikram Malhotra, Guneet Monga Kapoor
Screenwriter
Akhilesh Jaiswal, Anurag Kashyap, Zeishan Quadri, Sachin K. Ladia
Production Co
Bohra Bros Productions, Jar Pictures
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 26, 2017
Runtime
5h 17m