Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!

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{{Infobox film
| name = Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
| image = oyelucky.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Dibakar Banerjee]]
| producer = [[Ronnie Screwvala]]
| writer = [[Urmi Juvekar]]<br>Dibakar Banerjee
| starring = [[Abhay Deol]]<br>[[Paresh Rawal]]<br>[[Neetu Chandra]]
| music = [[Sneha Khanwalkar]]
| cinematography = Kartik Vijay
| editing = Shyamal Karmakar<br />[[Namrata Rao]]
| studio = [[UTV Motion Pictures|Disney UTV]]
| distributor = [[UTV Motion Pictures|Disney UTV]]
| released ={{Film date|2008|11|28|df=y}}
| runtime = 122 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget ={{INRConvert|5.1|c|year=2008}}
| gross ={{INRConvert|6.1|c|year=2008}}

}}

'''''Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! ''''' is a 2008 Indian [[comedy film]] starring [[Abhay Deol]], [[Paresh Rawal]], [[Neetu Chandra]], [[Manu Rishi]], [[Richa Chadda]], [[Manjot Singh]] and [[Archana Puran Singh]]. It was directed by [[Dibakar Banerjee]]. The film won the [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment|Best Popular Film]]. The film is inspired by the real life shenanigans of Devinder Singh<ref>http://www.realitytv.nfo.ph/devinder-singh-alias-bunty/</ref> alias Bunty, a real-life "super-chor", originally from [[Vikaspuri]], [[Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timeoutdelhi.net/|title=1234|website=1234}}</ref>

==Plot==
A boy from a poor, dysfunctional family from suburban [[West Delhi]] grows up to become a charismatic and fearless man who robs the elite of several major cities in India in a unique fashion, often not out of necessity, but just for fun. After being arrested by Special Crime Branch Inspector Devender Singh, Lovinder ‘Lucky’ Singh reflects upon his life: his childhood, his father's second marriage, his siblings; his entry into crime and association with Gogi Arora; his romance with and subsequent marriage with the lovely Sonal; and his subsequent betrayal by his [[hanger-on]] and a business partner. Meanwhile, the media speculates on how he got away with stealing 140 TV sets, 212 Video cassette recorders, 475 shirts, 90 music systems, 50 jewellery boxes, 2 dogs, and a greeting card – in a spree of burglaries that included households in Bangalore, Chandigarh, Mumbai, and other cities in India.

==Cast==
* [[Abhay Deol]] as Lovinder 'Lucky' Singh / Sunny Arora
* [[Paresh Rawal]] as Lucky's Father / Gogi Arora / Dr. B. D. Handa (lookalikes triple roles)
* [[Neetu Chandra]] as Sonal
* [[Archana Puran Singh]] as Kamlesh (Mrs. Handa)
* [[Manu Rishi]] as Bangali
* [[Richa Chadda]] as Dolly
* Anurag Arora as Inspector Devender Singh / Yuvraj
* [[Manjot Singh]] as the Young Lovinder ‘Lucky’ Singh
* [[Kamlesh Gill]] as Chaai Ji (Chadha's Mother)

== Soundtrack ==
{{tracklist
| headline = Track list
| all_music = [[Sneha Khanwalkar]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/oye-lucky-lucky-oye-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1133320607|title=Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Sneha Khanwalkar|website=Apple Music}}</ref>
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length = 36:49

| title1 = Oye Lucky
| extra1 = [[Mika Singh]]
| length1 = 3:59

| title2 = Jugni
| extra2 = Des Raj Lachkani
| length2 = 5:05

| title3 = Tu Raja Ki Raj Dulari
| extra3 = Rajbir
| length3 = 7:04

| title4 = Superchor
| extra4 = Dilbahar, Akshay Verma
| length4 = 4:44

| title5 = Hooriyaan
| extra5 = [[Brijesh Shandilya]], [[Himani Kapoor]]
| length5 = 3:28

| title6 = Oye Lucky (Remix)
| extra6 = [[Mika Singh]], Dj A-Myth
| length6 = 3:49

| title7 = Jugni (Remix)
| extra7 = Des Raj Lachkani, Dj A-Myth
| length7 = 4:40
}}

==Reception==

===Critical reception===
''Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!'' received positive critical acclaim. Raja Sen of Rediff gave it 4.5/5 stars, saying that "All I can say is – after very gratefully handing it four and a half stars, in case you asked – that this is a movie to love. And one that makes the audience feel just like the hero: really, really lucky."<ref>{{cite web|title=Go watch 2008's finest and unluckiest film|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/dec/09watch-the-years-finest-film.htm|publisher=Rediff|author=Raja Sen}}{{Rating|4.5|5}}</ref> Naresh K. Deoshi of Apun Ka Choice gave the movie 3.5/5 stars, concluding that "Grab a ticket. If you're broke, steal it."<ref>{{cite web|title=Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! – Movie Review|url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/oye-lucky-lucky-oye---movie-review.html|publisher=Apun Ka Choice|author=Naresh K. Deoshi}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> Nikhat Kazmi of ''Times of India'' gave the movie 3.5/5 stars, commenting that "''Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!'' works perfectly as a simple story of a young boy (Abhay Deol) who is driven to crime not because he is hungry, poor, starving."<ref>{{cite web|title=Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Oye-Lucky-Lucky-Oye/movie-review/3766166.cms|work=The Times of India|author=Nikhat Kazmi}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Rediff gave 3/5 stars, concluding that "The film only fails in the music department, by Sneha Khanwalkar. The dhols and drums get too loud from time to time, and get very annoying. If you can overlook this minor discomfort, go for it!"<ref>{{cite web|title=Go for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/nov/28go-for-oye-lucky-lucky-aye.htm|publisher=Rediff|author=Syed Firdaus Ashraf}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave 3/5 stars, stating that "Watch it because it's a film that respects your intelligence. And films like that are hard to find."<ref>{{cite web|title=Masand's Verdict: Oye Lucky Lucky Oye is engaging|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-oye-lucky-lucky-oye-is-engaging/79312-8.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201064133/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-oye-lucky-lucky-oye-is-engaging/79312-8.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-12-01|publisher=CNN-IBN|author=Rajeev Masand}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>

Sonia Chopra of Sify gave it 2.5/5 stars, saying that "Writer-director Dibakar Banerjee cannot live down the expectations [[Khosla Ka Ghosla]] brings with it. Banerjee does meet those expectations, however ''Oye Lucky!'' is a different product altogether. More than a beginning-middle-end story, ''Oye Lucky!'' is more a peek into Delhi's belly, into the characters' lives, and into complex bitter-sweet relationships."<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! is a good watch|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/review-oye-lucky-lucky-oye-is-a-good-watch-review-bollywood-14807696.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130706022801/http://www.sify.com/movies/review-oye-lucky-lucky-oye-is-a-good-watch-review-bollywood-14807696.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-07-06|publisher=Sify|author=Sonia Chopra}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Martin D'Souza of Glamsham gave 2.5/5 stars, concluding that "A film with a feel of the eighties, ''OLLO'' will identify well with the viewers from the North. But yes, if you want a quiet, funny outing to lighten your mood, watching ''OLLO'' is not a bad option."<ref>{{cite web|title=Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! Movie Review|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/reviews/01-oye-lucky-lucky-oye-movie-review-120802.asp|publisher=Glamsham|author=Martin D'Souza}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the movie 2/5 stars, saying that "On the whole, ''OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE!'' is a well-executed enterprise, which has its share of limitations. At the box-office, the film caters to the Northern audience mainly – Delhi and Punjab specifically. Besides North, the plexes in Mumbai should fare slightly better."<ref>{{cite web|title=Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008) – Hindi Movie Critic Review by Taran Adarsh – Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/508187|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|author=Taran Adarsh}}{{Rating|2|5}}</ref>

===Box office===
''Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!'' was an average grosser, with {{INRConvert|61.4|m}} nett in its lifetime,<ref>{{cite web|title=All India 2008 (Figures in INR Crore)|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=218&catName=MjAwOA==|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=20 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080118030823/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=218&catName=MjAwOA==|archive-date=18 January 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> releasing two days after the [[26/11 Mumbai attacks]].

==Production==
Originally, [[Paresh Rawal]] was only approached by [[Dibakar Banerjee]] to play the role of Gogi. He was then convinced by the director to also take on the role of Dr. Handa, and finally the role of Lucky's father. Despite his initial hesitation to sport a beard in the role of Lucky's father, Paresh Rawal called working on this film the most satisfying experience of his career.<ref>{{cite web|title=Oye Lucky Lucky Oye ! - The Making|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzfodElnL-g|publisher=UTV Motion Pictures}}</ref>

==Awards==
[[File:The Director of the Hindi film “OYE LICKY, LUCKY OYE”, Mr. Dibakar Banerjee, the Actors Mr. Paresh Rawal, Mr. Abhay Deol and the Director (M&C), PIB, Ms. Prabhavati Akashi at a press conference.jpg|thumb|The Director of the film, Dibakar Banerjee, the Actors Paresh Rawal, Abhay Deol and the Director (M&C), PIB, Ms. Prabhavati Akashi at a press conference, during the 39th International Film Festival (IFFI-2008), in Panaji, Goa on 27 November 2008.]]
* 2009: [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]]
** [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment|Best Popular Film]]<ref>{{cite web|title=National Film Awards: Priyanka gets best actress, 'Antaheen' awarded best film|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-01-23/india/28125140_1_national-film-awards-hindi-film-film-on-social-issues|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811030431/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-01-23/india/28125140_1_national-film-awards-hindi-film-film-on-social-issues|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2011|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=23 January 2010 }}</ref>
* 2009: [[Filmfare Award]]
** [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor|Critics Award for Best Actor]]: [[Manjot Singh]]
** [[Filmfare Best Dialogue Award|Best Dialogue]]: [[Manu Rishi]]
** [[Filmfare Best Costumes Award|Best Costumes]]: Rushi Sharma / Manoshi Nath
* 2009: [[IIFA Award]]
** [[IIFA Best Dialogue Award|Best Dialogue]]: [[Manu Rishi]]
* 2009: [[Star Screen Award]]
** [[Star Screen Award for Best Story|Best Story]]: Dibaker Banerjee: ''Nominated''

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1292703}}

{{National Film Award Wholesome Entertainment}}

[[Category:2000s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2008 films]]
[[Category:Films about con artists]]
[[Category:Films set in Delhi]]
[[Category:2000s crime comedy films]]
[[Category:Films about organised crime in India]]
[[Category:Films directed by Dibakar Banerjee]]
[[Category:Films shot in Delhi]]
[[Category:Films scored by Sneha Khanwalkar]]
[[Category:UTV Motion Pictures films]]
[[Category:Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment National Film Award winners]]
[[Category:2008 comedy films]]

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