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| name = Bombay Boys | | name = Bombay Boys | ||
| image = Bombay Boys.jpg | | image = Bombay Boys.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| director = [[Kaizad Gustad]] | | director = [[Kaizad Gustad]] | ||
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| writer = [[Kaizad Gustad]] | | writer = [[Kaizad Gustad]] | ||
| narrator = | | narrator = | ||
| starring = [[Tara Deshpande]] | | starring = {{ubl|[[Tara Deshpande]]|[[Naveen Andrews]]|[[Rahul Bose]]|[[Alexander Gifford]]|[[Naseeruddin Shah]]|[[Roshan Seth]]|[[Luke Kenny]]}} | ||
| music = | | music = [[Dhruv Ghanekar]]<br>[[Ashutosh Pathak]] | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = [[Kramer Morgenthau]] | ||
| editing = [[Priya Krishnaswamy]] | | editing = [[Priya Krishnaswamy]] | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{film date|df=y|1998| | | released = {{film date|df=y|1998|12|25}} | ||
| runtime = 105 min. | | runtime = 105 min. | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = English | | language = English | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Bombay Boys''''' is a 1998 Indian [[ | '''''Bombay Boys''''' is a 1998 Indian [[crime comedy film]] written and directed by the Indian director [[Kaizad Gustad]]. It follows the adventures of three young men in modern-day [[Mumbai]] (or Bombay). The boys are of Indian origin, but were all raised in the West. Krishna Sahni (played by [[Naveen Andrews]]) is an aspiring actor from New York City who wants to make it big in [[Bollywood]]. Ricardo Fernandes ([[Rahul Bose]]) is from Sydney and is in Mumbai to search for his long-lost brother. Finally, Xerxes Mistry ([[Alexander Gifford]]), a musician from London, is looking to discover his "roots" in the land of his ancestors. | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
The three meet | The three meet for the first time at Mumbai's airport and decide to find a place together. In the course of the movie, Krishna finds out that, in order to break into the local film industry, he must first win the (decidedly risky) patronage of Don Mastana, a [[crime boss|godfather]] of the Mumbai underworld who's also a film producer. Mastana is a violent man who thinks nothing of impaling a lizard with a knife or shattering the skull of a fellow crime boss for making a pass at his girlfriend. | ||
Ricardo, the serious-looking Australian, finds out the sad fate of his brother, but also manages to fall in love with Mastana's spunky moll Dolly | Ricardo, the serious-looking Australian, finds out the sad fate of his brother, but also manages to fall in love with Mastana's spunky moll Dolly, igniting further flames. Xerxes, who's a [[Parsi people|Parsi]], is led to embrace his latent homosexuality by their gay landlord. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Naveen Andrews]] | * [[Naveen Andrews]] as Krishna Sahni | ||
* [[Rahul Bose]] | * [[Rahul Bose]],as Ricardo Fernandes | ||
* [[Alexander Gifford]] | * [[Alexander Gifford]] as Xerxes Mistry | ||
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] | * [[Naseeruddin Shah]] as Don Mastana | ||
* [[Tara Deshpande]] | * [[Tara Deshpande]] as Dolly | ||
* [[Roshan Seth]] | * [[Roshan Seth]] as Pesi | ||
* Tarun Shahani | * Tarun Shahani as Danny | ||
* [[Luke Kenny]] | * [[Luke Kenny]] as Xavier | ||
* [[Vinay Pathak]] | * [[Vinay Pathak]] as Spot-boy turned director | ||
* [[Kushal Punjabi]] | * [[Kushal Punjabi]] as Asif | ||
* [[Javed Jaffrey]] | * [[Nagesh Bhosle]] - Cherry Blossom Kalia | ||
Additionally, [[Javed Jaffrey]] made a special appearance in the item number "Mumbhai." | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
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{{Infobox album | {{Infobox album | ||
| name = Bombay Boys | | name = Bombay Boys | ||
| type = | | type = Soundtrack | ||
| artist = [[Ashutosh Phatak]], [[Dhruv Ghanekar]] | | artist = [[Ashutosh Phatak]], [[Dhruv Ghanekar]] | ||
| cover = | | cover = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| released = 1998 | | released = 12 August 1998 | ||
| recorded = | | recorded = 1995–1998 | ||
| venue = | | venue = | ||
| studio = | | studio = | ||
| genre = | | genre = Soundtrack | ||
| length = 40:12 | | length = 40:12 | ||
| label = [[Sony Music India]] | | label = [[Sony Music India]] | ||
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{{ | {{track listing | ||
| headline = Track list | | headline = Track list | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
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==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
Pradeep Sebastian of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote that "Going by the crowds flocking to see it, it[']s clear that Indian audiences have begun to expect good things from Indian English films. But this is one they are going to be disappointed with."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cscsarchive.org/MediaArchive/art.nsf/(docid)/565643645742E3436525694000570F65?OpenDocument | title=Cinema Reviews - Deccan Herald }}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Bombay Boys | |
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| Directed by | Kaizad Gustad |
| Written by | Kaizad Gustad |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Dhruv Ghanekar Ashutosh Pathak |
| Cinematography | Kramer Morgenthau |
| Edited by | Priya Krishnaswamy |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 min. |
| Country | India |
| Language | English |
Bombay Boys is a 1998 Indian crime comedy film written and directed by the Indian director Kaizad Gustad. It follows the adventures of three young men in modern-day Mumbai (or Bombay). The boys are of Indian origin, but were all raised in the West. Krishna Sahni (played by Naveen Andrews) is an aspiring actor from New York City who wants to make it big in Bollywood. Ricardo Fernandes (Rahul Bose) is from Sydney and is in Mumbai to search for his long-lost brother. Finally, Xerxes Mistry (Alexander Gifford), a musician from London, is looking to discover his "roots" in the land of his ancestors.
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
The three meet for the first time at Mumbai's airport and decide to find a place together. In the course of the movie, Krishna finds out that, in order to break into the local film industry, he must first win the (decidedly risky) patronage of Don Mastana, a godfather of the Mumbai underworld who's also a film producer. Mastana is a violent man who thinks nothing of impaling a lizard with a knife or shattering the skull of a fellow crime boss for making a pass at his girlfriend.
Ricardo, the serious-looking Australian, finds out the sad fate of his brother, but also manages to fall in love with Mastana's spunky moll Dolly, igniting further flames. Xerxes, who's a Parsi, is led to embrace his latent homosexuality by their gay landlord.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Naveen Andrews as Krishna Sahni
- Rahul Bose,as Ricardo Fernandes
- Alexander Gifford as Xerxes Mistry
- Naseeruddin Shah as Don Mastana
- Tara Deshpande as Dolly
- Roshan Seth as Pesi
- Tarun Shahani as Danny
- Luke Kenny as Xavier
- Vinay Pathak as Spot-boy turned director
- Kushal Punjabi as Asif
- Nagesh Bhosle - Cherry Blossom Kalia
Additionally, Javed Jaffrey made a special appearance in the item number "Mumbhai."
Production[edit | edit source]
Bombay Boys, which took four years to complete, was filmed on location in Mumbai's bars, slums and markets. The film was made on a limited budget; director Kaizad Gustad financed the film with credit cards as well as by borrowing money from his family and friends.[1]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar and released by Sony Music India.
| Bombay Boys | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 12 August 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1995–1998 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 40:12 | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
| Producer | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar | |||
| Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mumbhai" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Javed Jaffrey | 5:06 |
| 2. | "Paisa Paisa Paisa" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Mehnaz | 6:11 |
| 3. | "Sunoh" | Lucky Ali | 5:02 |
| 4. | "Mastana's Theme" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Smoke, Naseeruddin Shah | 5:04 |
| 5. | "Yeah Yeah" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Indus Creed | 3:04 |
| 6. | "Tabla Dholak" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Vinay Mandke | 1:56 |
| 7. | "Quest" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Anaida | 6:22 |
| 8. | "Bombay Blues" | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Bashir Sheikh | 5:01 |
| 9. | "Waltzing Matunga" | Merlyn D'Souza, Asif Ali Beg, Mantra | 2:26 |
| Total length: | 40:12 | ||
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
Pradeep Sebastian of Deccan Herald wrote that "Going by the crowds flocking to see it, it[']s clear that Indian audiences have begun to expect good things from Indian English films. But this is one they are going to be disappointed with."[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ezra, Elizabeth; Rowden, Terry (2006). Transnational Cinema: The Film Reader. Taylor & Francis. p. 61. ISBN 0-415-37158-9.
- ↑ "Cinema Reviews - Deccan Herald".
External links[edit | edit source]
- Bombay Boys on IMDb