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{{Short description|2024 Indian film by Anees Bazmee}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Naam - The Missing Identity
| image = File:Naam - The Missing Identity.jpg
| alt = 
| caption =
| writer = '''Dialogues:''' Humayun Mirza Anees Bazmee
| director = [[Anees Bazmee]]
| story = Humayun Mirza
| screenplay = Humayun Mirza Anees Bazmee
| producer = Anil Roongta Snigdha Dinesh Patel
| starring = {{Plainlist|*[[Ajay Devgn]]
*[[Sameera Reddy]]
*[[Bhumika Chawla]]
*[[Rahul Dev]]
*[[Shriya Sharma]]
*[[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]]
*[[Vijay Raaz]]
* [[Rajpal Yadav]]
*[[Mukesh Tiwari]]
* [[Sharat Saxena]]}}
| narrator = [[Rajkummar Rao]]
| cinematography = [[Johny Lal]] Aseem Bajaj
| editing = Prashant Singh Rathore
| music = {{Plainlist|*[[Himesh Reshammiya]]
*[[Sajid–Wajid]]}}
| studio = Roongta Entertainment Sonu Films International
| distributor = [[Pen Studios|Pen Marudhar Entertainment]]
| released = {{Film date|2024|11|22|df=y}}
| runtime = 136 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Naam - The Missing Identity''''' (also known as ''''''Benaam''''') is a 2024 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller film]] co-written and directed by [[Anees Bazmee]] and produced by Anil Roongta.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajay Devgn, Anees Bazmee reunite for Naam; film to release on November 22 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ajay-devgn-anees-bazmee-reunite-naam-film-release-november-22/ |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=26 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ajay Devgn starrer Naam to finally release in theaters after 10 years, watch teaser |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/movies/ajay-devgn-starrer-naam-to-finally-release-in-theaters-after-10-years-watch-teaser-article-12854201.html |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[Moneycontrol]] |date=29 October 2024}}</ref> It stars [[Ajay Devgn]], [[Sameera Reddy]], [[Bhumika Chawla]], [[Rahul Dev]], [[Shriya Sharma]], [[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]], [[Vijay Raaz]], [[Rajpal Yadav]], [[Mukesh Tiwari]] and [[Sharat Saxena]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Naam: Ajay Devgn's Long-Delayed Film With Anees Bazmee To Release In November After 10 Years |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/naam-ajay-devgns-long-delayed-film-with-anees-bazmee-to-release-in-november-after-10-years-6884249 |access-date=7 November 2024 |website=ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 October 2024 |title=Ajay Devgn's next film Naam with director Anees Bazmee to release in November |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ajay-devgn-naam-director-anees-bazmee-november-poster-2623600-2024-10-26 |access-date=7 November 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> It was shot on 20 November 2004 and initially scheduled for a release on 25 February 2005. However, due to various reasons, its release was delayed for nearly 22 years.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajay Devgn's new action drama film 'Naam' announced |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/ajay-devgns-new-action-drama-film-naam-announced20241026140832/ |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[Asian News International|ANI]] |date=26 October 2024}}</ref> The film was released on 22 November 2024 to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajay Devgn's long-awaited film 'Naam' to release theatrically on July 10 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/ajay-devgns-long-awaited-film-naam-to-release-theatrically-on-nov-22-3250205 |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |date=26 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='Naam' trailer: Ajay Devgn's action-packed thriller unveiled |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/naam-trailer-ajay-devgns-action-packed-thriller-unveiled-1503362442.html |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] |date=8 November 2024}}</ref>

== Plot ==
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The story of 'Naam' revolves around a man, played by Ajay Devgn, who embarks on a journey to rediscover his identity after losing his memory.

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
* [[Ajay Devgn]] in a [[dual role]] as
** CBI officer Amar Chaudhary/Amar Kumar/Shekhar
** Michael D'Souza, a professional killer
* [[Sameera Reddy]] as Lovely
* [[Bhumika Chawla]] as Dr. Pooja
* [[Rahul Dev]] as Vikram
* [[Shriya Sharma]] as Muskaan, Pooja's daughter
* [[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]] as CBI Officer Yadav
* [[Mukesh Tiwari]] as Mukesh
* [[Sharat Saxena]] as CBI Chief Sarfaraz Khan
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Kunj Bihari
* [[Vijay Raaz]] as Shyamlal
* [[Vidya Malvade]] as Vidya
* [[Mahie Gill]] as Mahi
* [[Shehzad Khan]] as Mansoor Khan
* [[Rajkummar Rao]] as a narrator of the film
}}

== Production ==
This action-drama entertainer began shooting in 2004 and was planned for release in 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2014 but its release got delayed multiple times due to various issues. The film's original title was ''Benaam'', but it was later changed to ''Naam''. It was shot in [[Switzerland]] and [[Mumbai]]. According to a press release issued by the makers, it was delayed due to the death of one of the producers. After that, the film was shelved, unable to find distributors. The film was falsely promoted as only being ten years old by the media.<ref name="H">{{cite news |last1=Mathur |first1=Abhimanyu |title=Ajay Devgn's long-delayed film Naam to release theatrically after 10 years; here's why it was stuck for so long |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ajay-devgn-s-long-delayed-film-naam-to-release-theatrically-after-10-years-heres-why-it-was-stuck-for-so-long-101730000650688.html |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=27 October 2024}}</ref>

== Music ==
The music for the movie are composed by [[Sajid–Wajid]] and [[Himesh Reshammiya]]. Lyrics are written by [[Sameer Anjaan]] and [[Jalees Sherwani]].

{{Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(S)
| title1 = Dum Dum Maaro
| length1 = 4:22
| lyrics1 = [[Jalees Sherwani]]
| music1 = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| extra1 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Wajid Khan (composer)|Wajid Khan]]
| title2 = Laila
| length2 = 5:14
| lyrics2 = [[Sameer Anjaan]]
| music2 = [[Himesh Reshammiya]]
| extra2 = Sunidhi Chauhan, [[Kunal Ganjawala]]
| title3 = Yuhi Nahi
| length3 = 5:56
| lyrics3 = Sameer Anjaan
| music3 = Himesh Reshammiya
| extra3 = [[Udit Narayan]], [[Alka Yagnik]]
| title4 = Yuhi Nahi
| note4 = Sad Version
| length4 = 2:10
| lyrics4 = Sameer Anjaan
| music4 = Himesh Reshammiya
| extra4 = Udit Narayan
| title5 = Ishq Da
| length5 = 4:35
| lyrics5 = Sameer Anjaan
| music5 = Himesh Reshammiya
| extra5 = Sunidhi Chauhan
| title6 = Yuhi Nahi
| note6 = Duet Version
| length6 = 6:32
| lyrics6 = Sameer Anjaan
| music6 = Himesh Reshammiya
| extra6 = Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
}}

==Release==
=== Theatrical ===
In 2024, having found the backing of financiers and distributors, the film was released.<ref name="H"/>

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
Ganesh Aaglave of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote "Naam is a treat to cinegoers, who still enjoy typical 90s & 00s [[Hindi cinema|Bollywood]] entertainers. Specially, Ajay Devgn is in his signature intense avatar, and his avatar is a treat to his fans."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Aaglave |first1=Ganesh |title=Naam movie review: Ajay Devgn-Bhumika Chawla-Sameera Reddy starrer brings back the nostalgic Bollywood entertainer from 90s & 00s |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/naam-movie-review-ajay-devgn-bhumika-chawla-sameera-reddy-starrer-brings-back-the-nostalgic-bollywood-entertainer-from-90s-00s-13837412.html |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[Firstpost]] |date=21 November 2024}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref> Abhisek Srivastava of ''[[Times of India]]'' rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and opined "‘Naam’ delivers a lackluster experience with its clichéd, flimsy plot, average performances, uninspired editing, and forgettable songs—making it an outright assault on the senses. It feels like a dated film, with its shots and background clearly reflecting its age and its release highlights how star power continues to overshadow the importance of a strong plot in the industry."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Srivastava |first1=Abhishek |title=Naam Movie Review : This 'Naam' is just not worth remembering |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/naam/movie-review/115554530.cms |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=22 November 2024}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref>

Bhawna Arya of ''[[Times Now]]'' rates the film 2.5/5 stars and notes "Naam doesn't strike a chord with the audience due to its placement. The screenplay isn't smooth and fails to weave action, suspense and drama. All over, Naam is a layered tale of identity and redemption, with Ajay Devgn delivering a memorable performance."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Arya |first1=Bhawna |title=Naam Movie Review: Ajay Devgn Struggles To Rediscover His Identity And Retain Audience In Anees Bazmee Film |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/bollywood/naam-movie-review-ajay-devgn-struggles-to-rediscover-his-identity-and-retain-audience-in-anees-bazmee-film-review-115538354 |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[Times Now]] |date=22 November 2024}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Amit Bhatia of ''[[ABP News|ABP Live]]'' rates the film 1/5 stars and writes "The film’s logic is nonexistent, and the suspense, which is supposed to be the film's backbone, is utterly laughable. Ajay Devgn manages to keep his dignity intact, delivering a decent performance despite the weak material. Overall, the movie turns into a meme goldmine but a cinematic disaster."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhatia |first1=Amit |title=Naam Movie Review: Ajay Devgn Starrer Is A Forgotten Film That Should Have Stayed in the Vault |url=https://news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-naam-movie-review-ajay-devgn-starrer-is-a-forgotten-film-that-should-have-stayed-in-the-vault-1732924 |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[ABP News|ABP Live]] |date=22 November 2024}}{{rating|1|5}}</ref>

Risabh Suri of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' writes "Stuck in a limbo for a decade, it fails to impress with its bad execution and forgettable performances. Naam is a reminder of the mediocrity which was, and still is, served to us occasionally in the name of entertainment. It reaffirms the belief that some things are just not meant to be."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Suri |first1=Risabh |title=Naam-The Missing Identity review: Anees Bazmee, Ajay Devgn's thriller from 2000s is mediocrity served as entertainment |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/naamthe-missing-identity-review-anees-bazmee-ajay-devgns-thriller-from-2000s-is-mediocrity-served-as-entertainment-101732268774434.html |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=22 November 2024}}</ref> Shubham Kulkarni of ''[[HT Media|OTTplay]]'' rated the film 1 out of 5 stars and says "Naam doesn’t feel relevant or nostalgic enough to warrant a release decades after its production. Perhaps the filmmakers should’ve left it in the past and let it remain an unfinished story. This is not the time to release a movie that now feels bizarre, as it’s a relic of a bygone era. It certainly isn’t a story that holds relevance, even in this age of re-releases and nostalgia."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kulkarni |first1=Shubham |title=Naam Review: It's okay if some things are left in the past |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/naam-movie-review-ajay-devgn-anees-bazmee/36af9b65d8485 |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=[[HT Media|OTTplay]] |date=22 November 2024}}{{rating|1|5}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|13562602}}

{{Ajay Devgn}}
{{Anees Bazmee}}
[[Category:2024 films]]
[[Category:2024 Indian films]]
[[Category:2024 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Films shot in Switzerland]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Anees Bazmee]]

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