Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster

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{{short description|2011 film by Tigmanshu Dhulia}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster
| image = Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| director = [[Tigmanshu Dhulia]]
| producer = [[Rahul Mittra]] [[Tigmanshu Dhulia]]
| writer =
| screenplay = [[Tigmanshu Dhulia]] [[Sanjay Chauhan (screenwriter)|Sanjay Chauhan]]
| story = [[Tigmanshu Dhulia]] [[Sanjay Chauhan (screenwriter)|Sanjay Chauhan]]
| based_on =
| starring = [[Jimmy Sheirgill]] [[Mahi Gill]] [[Randeep Hooda]]
| narrator =
| music = [[Abhishek Ray]] [[Mukhtar Sahota]] [[Ankit Tiwari]] [[Jaidev Kumar]] Anuj Garg Sunil Bhatia Amit Sial
| cinematography = [[Aseem Mishra]]
| editing = Rahul Srivastava
| studio = Brandsmith Motion Pictures Tigmanshu Dhulia Films Bohra Bros Production
| distributor = Bohra Bros Production
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2011|9|30|}}
| runtime = 123 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| budget = {{INR|60 million}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster – Movie – Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=838 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|107.5 million}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster – Movie – Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=838 |work=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
}}

'''''Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster''''' ({{Translation|The master, the wife and the gangster}}; {{IPA-hi|saːɦeːb biːbiː ɔːɾ}}) is a 2011 Indian [[romantic thriller]] film directed by [[Tigmanshu Dhulia]] with screenwriter [[Sanjay Chauhan (screenwriter)|Sanjay Chauhan]] and starring [[Jimmy Sheirgill]], [[Mahi Gill]], and [[Randeep Hooda]] in lead roles. It is the first installment of ''[[Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster (film series)|Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster film series]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/saheb-biwi-aur-gangster-3-movie-review-sanjay-dutt-rating-5278833/ |title=Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 movie review: The weakest link is Sanjay Dutt's gangster |date=27 July 2018 |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=5 September 2018 |language=en-US}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-02/news-interviews/31960897_1_raj-babbar-mahie-gill-sequel |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528221906/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-02/news-interviews/31960897_1_raj-babbar-mahie-gill-sequel |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 May 2013 |title=Raj Babbar in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster sequel |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Critics' review: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns will overwhelm you |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Critics-review-Saheb-Biwi-Aur-Gangster-Returns-will-overwhelm-you/Article1-1023103.aspx|access-date=11 March 2013 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=8 March 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230110005/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Critics-review-Saheb-Biwi-Aur-Gangster-Returns-will-overwhelm-you/Article1-1023103.aspx|archive-date=30 December 2014}}</ref>

==Plot==
Based in a small town in the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]], ''Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster'' is a story packed with intrigue betrayal and ambition between a beautiful Raani ([[Mahi Gill]]), her husband Raja([[Jimmy Sheirgill]]) and an ambitious young man Babloo ([[Randeep Hooda]]).

The Raja and his Raani live in their ancestral royal house trying to maintain the status and structure their ancestors had left behind. But due to the changing times, some extreme financial conditions and the long-gone habit of a royal having a mistress, Raja tries hard to maintain his status and financial conditions. His rival political party, belonging to Gainda Singh ([[Vipin Sharma]]), is on a constant mission to eliminate the Raja and his allies, to get a hold of the administration, which has been with this royal family for decades. Eventually, he is left with just one ally, Kanahiya ([[Deepraj Rana]]), who is Saheb's most trusted and dangerous servant. Due to the Raja's interest in his beautiful mistress, Raani yearns for his attention and tries to get him to return to her. The Raja starts taking [[contract killing]] assignments to be able to cope up with his lifestyle and to be able to get a stronger hold over his political situation while campaigning for the elections, which becomes a difficult battle considering the loss of his allies and deteriorating financial situation.

The drama deepens when the same rival gang plants Babloo ([[Randeep Hooda]]) to get information and plot the Raja's killing, as the temporary driver for Raani. Raani, saddened by the lack of her husband's attention and slightly hysterical due to the same, gets into a sexual relationship with Babloo who seems to be giving more of his time to her. In this process, Babloo falls deeply in love with Raani and confesses his assignment in front of Raja. The Raani uses Babloo to get the mistress killed to gain her husband. Babloo manages to fulfill her demand but in turn gets ambitious, wanting the Raani and the power which Saheb now holds for himself.

The climax is set at a point where Babloo has planned to execute Saheb and succeed in shooting him and Kanahiya. After intercourse with his mistress, she reminds him of her payment of Rs. 20000 and he reminds her of her stature and that he will return her money the next time he visits. Later, Raani has Babloo shot dead stating that "he can only be a partner in the bedroom, but not as a Saheb". Saheb slowly recovering, as he wins the election. In the end, Raani is shown appointing a new driver for herself, which hints at a sequel.

==Cast==
* [[Jimmy Sheirgill]] as Aditya Pratap Singh
* [[Mahi Gill]] as Madhavi Devi
* [[Randeep Hooda]] as Lalit / Babloo
* [[Vipin Sharma]] as Gaindha Singh
* [[Deepraj Rana]] as Kanhaiya
* [[Shreya Narayan]] as Mahua
* [[Deepal Shaw]] as Suman
* Mukesh Tyagi as Jaiswal
* Sharad Kakkar as Tandon
* [[Tigmanshu Dhulia]] in a special appearance
* Resham as Lalit's girlfriend
* Rajiv Gupta as MLA Prabhu Tiwari
* [[Mukti Mohan]] in an item number
* Jay Patel as Jay

==Production==
The budget of the film was {{INR|60 million}}. Its title was inspired by that of ''[[Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam]]'' (1962).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/fatal-attraction/ |title=Fatal attraction |last=Masand |first=Rajeev |authorlink=Rajeev Masand |website=Rajeevmasand.com |access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
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| type = Album
| artist = Amit Sial, Sunil Bhatia, [[Mukhtar Sahota]], Jaidev Kumar, Anuj Garg, Abhishek Ray, Ankit Tiwari
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===Track list===
{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Chu Chu Chu
| extra1 = Parthiv Gohil
| music1 = Sunil Bhatia
| length1 = 4:18
| title2 = Jugni
| extra2 = [[Babbu Maan]]
| music2 = Jaidev Kumar
| length2 = 5:29
| title3 = Main Ek Bhanwara
| extra3 = [[Shail Hada]]
| music3 = Amit Sial
| length3 = 4:33
| title4 = I Love To Love You
| extra4 = [[Rekha Bhardwaj]]
| music4 = Anuj Garg
| length4 = 4:45
| title5 = Saheb Bada Hathila
| extra5 = [[Vipin Aneja]], Ankit Tiwari
| music5 = Ankit Tiwari
| length5 = 5:08
| title6 = Ankhian
| extra6 = [[Arif Lohar]]
| music6 = [[Mukhtar Sahota]]
| length6 = 4:30
| title7 = Raat Mujhe
| extra7 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| music7 = Abhishek Ray
| length7 = 3:20
| title8 = Chu Chu Chu (Acoustic)
| extra8 = [[Debojit Saha]]
| music8 = Sunil Bhatia
| length8 = 4:18
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==Reception==
===Critical reception===
''Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster'' received critical acclaim from top critics. [[Taran Adarsh]] from [[Bollywood Hungama]] rated it 3.5/5 stars applauding its powerful plot, engaging script, commanding dialogue, and super performances.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/542453 |website=Bollywoodhungama.com |accessdate=30 September 2011}}</ref> [[Nikhat Kazmi]] from the [[Times of India]] gave the film 4/5 stars calling the film a "must watch".<ref>{{cite news |title=Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Movie Review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Saheb-Biwi-Aur-Gangster/movie-review/10170609.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=30 September 2011}}</ref> Movie Talkies rated it 4/5 stars calling it Tigmanshu's "Twisty Tour De Force!".<ref>{{cite web |title=Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Movie Review |url=http://www.movietalkies.com/movies/reviews/20098/saheb-biwi-aur-gangster |website=Movietalkies.com |date=30 September 2011}}</ref> Aniruddha Guha from [[DNA India]] gave the film 4/5 stars and said, "''Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster'' draws you in from the very start, keeps you hooked throughout, and ends on a high."<ref>{{cite web |title=Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster, a fitting tribute to a classic tale |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_review-saheb-biwi-aur-gangster-a-fitting-tribute-to-a-classic-tale_1593282 |website=Dnaindia.com |accessdate=30 September 2011}}</ref> Guha also applauded the perfect mix of romance, action, and humour in the film. Ayaz Shaikh from Rediff Movies commended the film and said "''Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster'' is a gripping tale of intricate politics, love and betrayal", and gave the film 3.5/5 stars.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Movie Review |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-saheb-biwi-aur-gangster-is-gripping/20110930.htm |website=Rediff.com |date=30 September 2011}}</ref>

==Box office==
''Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster'' collected around {{INR|09.2 million}} nett on its first day of its release.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=838 |title=Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster – Movie – Box Office India}}</ref> ''Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster'' remained on the lower side with around {{INR|35.1 million}} nett over its first weekend. ''Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster'' remained steady but on the lower side on the weekdays as it grossed {{INR|55.2 million}} nett approx in its first week.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3536&nCat= |title=Archived copy |access-date=1 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111211192106/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3536&nCat= |archive-date=11 December 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> It is grossed {{INR|107.5 million}} at the end of its theatrical run.

==Awards and nominations==
'''[[Star Screen Awards]]'''
* Nominated: Best Actor In A Negative Role (male)—[[Jimmy Sheirgill]]
* Nominated: Best Actress In A Negative Role (female)—[[Mahi Gill]]

'''[[Filmfare Awards]]'''
* Nominated: [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]—Mahi Gill
* Nominated: [[Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]]—Tigmanshu Dhulia

'''[[Stardust Awards]] (Stardust Searchlight Awards)'''
* '''Won: Best Director—[[Tigmanshu Dhulia]]'''
* Nominated: Best Film—[[Rahul Mittra]]
* Nominated: Best Actor—Jimmy Shergill
* Nominated: Best Actress—Mahi Gill

'''[[Zee Cine Awards]]'''
* Nominated: [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role|Best Actor in a Negative Role]]—Jimmy Shergill

'''[[IIFA Awards]]'''
* Nominated: [[IIFA Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]—Mahi Gill
* Nominated: [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]—Randeep Hooda

'''[[Apsara Awards]]'''
* Nominated: [[Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role|Best Actress in a Leading Role]]—Mahi Gill
* Nominated: [[Apsara Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role|Best Actor in a Supporting Role]]—Randeep Hooda
* Nominated: Best Story—Sanjay Chouhan and Tigmanshu Dhulia
* Nominated: Best Editor—Rahul Srivastava

==Sequel==
Following the huge critical success of the film, a sequel was announced. Principal shooting started in April 2012 and was completed in October 2012. The sequel, titled ''[[Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns]]'', was released on 8 March 2013. It starred [[Jimmy Sheirgill]] and [[Mahi Gill]], who reprised their roles from the previous film, as well as new additions [[Irrfan Khan]] and [[Soha Ali Khan]]. [[Raj Babbar]] and [[Mugdha Godse]] also appeared in the film.

A third sequel, titled ''[[Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3]]'', was released on 27 July 2018.
<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Raj-Babbar-in-Saheb-Biwi-Aur-Gangster-sequel/articleshow/13704854.cms |title=Raj Babbar in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster sequel |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Mugdha Godse wants to venture into Marathi films |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-06/news-interviews/37498667_1_marathi-films-hindi-films-mugdha-godse |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308005436/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-06/news-interviews/37498667_1_marathi-films-hindi-films-mugdha-godse |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 March 2013 |accessdate=11 March 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=6 March 2013}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2073070}}
* [http://www.movietalkies.com/movies/20098/saheb-biwi-aur-gangster Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster on Movie Talkies]

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