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{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Main Aur Charles
| image = File:Main-aur-charles.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Prawaal Raman]]
| producer = Raju Chadha <br> Amit Kapoor <br> Vikram Khakhar
| writer = Prawaal Raman
| story = Prawaal Raman
| screenplay = Prawaal Raman
| cinematography = Anuj Rakesh Dhawan
| editing = Nipun Ashok Gupta
| starring = {{unbulleted list|[[Randeep Hooda]]|[[Adil Hussain]]|[[Richa Chadda]]|[[Tisca Chopra]]|[[Alexx O'Nell]]}}
| studio = Wave Cinemas Cynozure Networkz
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|10|30|India}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
}}
'''''Main aur Charles''''' ({{translation|Me and Charles}}) is a 2015 [[Bollywood]] [[crime film]] written and directed by [[Prawaal Raman]] and produced by Cynozure Networkz.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/main-aur-charles-review-randeep-hooda-kills-it-film-based-notorious-bikini-killer-1526445|title=Main Aur Charles review: Randeep Hooda kills it in film based on the notorious Bikini Killer|first=Arjun |last=Varma|work=[[International Business Times]] UK|date=30 October 2015|accessdate=20 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/main-aur-charles-review-randeep-hooda-as-sobraj-is-thrilling-and-seductive-just-like-the-film-2488886.html|title=Main Aur Charles review: Randeep Hooda is seductive as the deadly Charles Sobhraj|work=Showsha|publisher=[[Firstpost]]|date=2 November 2015|accessdate=20 March 2018|last=Gauri|first=Gayatri}}</ref> The film is a fictitious thriller inspired by true events; it is told from the perspective of the Indian cop, [[Amod Kanth]], who handled the case of the Indian Orgin French [[serial killer]] [[Charles Sobhraj]] who was known as the bikini killer. The film opened on 31 October 2015 to positive reviews across India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Main-Aur-Charles/movie-review/49584906.cms|title=Main Aur Charles Movie Review|work=[[Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|last=Iyer|first=Meena|date=17 December 2015|accessdate=20 March 2018}}</ref><ref name=Rediff>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-main-aur-charles-is-a-cool-compelling-winner/20151030.htm|title=Review: Main Aur Charles is a cool, compelling, winner|date=30 October 2015|work=[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]|last=Sen |first=Raja |accessdate=20 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/main-aur-charles---movie-review/16643160|title='Main Aur Charles' - Movie Review|date=2 November 2015|work=[[Mid-Day]]|publisher=Mid-Day Infomedia|accessdate=20 March 2018|last=Shetty-Saha |first=Shubha}}</ref> However, it was a [[box office bomb]], collecting a mere Rs. 6 crores.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}

The film stars [[Randeep Hooda]],<ref>{{cite news|title=First Look: Randeep Hooda plays Charles Sobhraj in 'Main Aur Charles'|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/first-look-randeep-hooda-plays-charles-sobhraj-in-main-aur-charles-663694.html|accessdate=20 March 2018|work=[[CNN-News18|News18]]|publisher=[[Network 18]]|date=23 January 2014|last=Singh|first=Preeti}}</ref> [[Richa Chadda]], [[Adil Hussain]], [[Tisca Chopra]], and [[Alexx O'Nell]] in lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|title=''Main Aur Charles'' Movie Review|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/main-aur-charles-movie-review-1196|work=[[NDTV]]|publisher=NDTV Convergence|accessdate=20 March 2018|date=26 February 2016|last=Chatterjee|first=Saibal}}</ref> Through the narrative, we see a series of crimes committed by Charles and the story of each of his victims, who fell for his charisma but were betrayed by his serpentine nature. The man not just escaped several high security jails but also manipulated the legal system. In the title, ''Main aur Charles'', the word 'Main' means 'me' and stands for the character of Amod Kanth.<ref name=Rediff/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-main-aur-charles-11036.html|title=Movie Review: Main Aur Charles|work=[[Filmfare]]|publisher=Worldwide Media|last=Gupta|first=Rachit|date=30 October 2015|accessdate=20 March 2018}}</ref> The film was warmly accepted in the trade for its impeccable direction, casting and background score. Apart from these technicalities, the film has satisfied critics creatively with fine performances by Hooda, Chadha and Hussain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.belvoireagle.com/entertainment/main-aur-charles-movie-review-rating-box-office-collections-6212.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031053540/http://www.belvoireagle.com/entertainment/main-aur-charles-movie-review-rating-box-office-collections-6212.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-10-31|title=Main Aur Charles Movie Review Rating Box Office Collections Ft. Randeep Hooda, Richa Chadda|work=Belvoir Eagle|author=[Unknown author]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.absoluteindianews.com/post.php?id=5488|title=Main Aur Charles movie review|work=Absolute India News|publisher=AVS News Connect|last=Shah|first=Kunal M|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117032505/https://www.absoluteindianews.com/post.php?id=5488|archivedate=17 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desimartini.com/reviews/smita-vyas-kumar-main-aur-charles/rd31580md4367.htm|title=Hum tum ek kamre main bandh ho aur story kho jaye|first=Smita Vyas |last=Kumar|work=Desimartini|publisher=Top Movies Entertainment|accessdate=20 March 2018|date=31 October 2015}}</ref>

== Cast ==
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* [[Randeep Hooda]] - [[Charles Sobhraj|Hatchand Bhaonani Gurumukh Charles Sobhraj]] / Zubin Pratap
* [[Richa Chaddha]] - Mira Sharma (Charles's girl friend)
* [[Adil Hussain]] - [[Amod Kanth]]
* [[Alexx O'Nell]] - Richard Thomas
* [[Lucky Morani]] - Dr. Ashima Mehra (criminal psychologist)
* [[Mandana Karimi]] - Liz (Charles's girl friend)
* Shaanti - Princess Malvika
* [[Dijana Dejanovic]] - Charles's Lawyer
* [[Vipin Sharma]] - Satender Kumar (Jailor)
* [[Tisca Chopra]] - Reena (Amod Kanths' wife)
* [[Kanika Kapoor]] - Special appearance as bar singer
* [[Anastasia Fullfina]] - Andrea (Charles's girl friend)
* [[Nandu Madhav]] - Inspector Sudhakar Zhende
* [[Saurabh Sarkar]]- Bajrangi Babu
* [[Sandeep Punia]] - Satpal Punia
* [[Satyakam Gupta]] - Rajan Ahuja
* [[Shanu Dev]] - Mr.Joshi (Investigating Officer)
* [[Abhiskek Diwan]] - Hemant
{{div col end}}

== Production ==
The film was shot in [[Delhi]], [[Goa]], [[Mumbai]], [[Pattaya]], and [[Udaipur]].

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Main Aur Charles
| type = soundtrack
| artist = Vipin Patwa, Aditya Trivedi, Bally Grunge and Sanjeev-Darshan
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| released = {{Start date|2015|10|15}}
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| length = {{Duration|m=29|s=07}}
| label = T-Series
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The music for ''Main Aur Charles'' is composed by Vipin Patwa, Aditya Trivedi, Bally Grunge and [[Sanjeev-Darshan]]. The full audio album was released on 15 October 2015. The [[Music licensing|music rights]] are acquired by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]].

{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Neeli Bullet
| length1 = 03:41
| lyrics1 = [[Kartik Chaudhry]]
| extra1 = Aditya Trivedi
| title2= Woh Tho Yahin Hai Lekin
| length2= 02:51
| lyrics2 = Dr. Sagar
| extra2= [[Jonita Gandhi]]
| title3= Ya Rabba
| length3= 04:07
| lyrics3 = Rohan Moktali
| extra3= Saugat Upadhaya
| title4= Dekhe Meri Aankhon Mein Jo
| length4= 03:36
| lyrics4 = [[Kartik Chaudhry]]
| extra4= Saba Azad
| title5= Jee Lo Yaaron
| length5= 03:43
| lyrics5 = Bally Grunge
| extra5= Saugat Upadhaya
| title6= Main To Yahin Hoon Lekin
| length6= 02:39
| lyrics6 = Dr Sager
| extra6= Ali Azmat
| title7= Theme of Charles
| length7= 03:36
| lyrics7 = Aditya Trivedi
| extra7= Aditya Trivedi
| title8= Jab Chaye Mera Jadoo
| length8= 04:54
| lyrics8 = Ikram Basra
| extra8= [[Kanika Kapoor]]
| total_length ={{Duration|m=29|s=07}}
}}

==Reception==
On [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds an approval rating of 33% based on 6 reviews, and an average rating of 5/10.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/main_aur_charles |title=Main Aur Charles (2015) |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango (company)|Fandango Media]] |accessdate=March 20, 2018}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|4024944}}

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[[Category:Biographical films about serial killers]]
[[Category:Biographical films about fraudsters]]
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