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| producer = MoserBaer Entertainment Ltd. and 7 Entertainment Ltd. | | producer = MoserBaer Entertainment Ltd. and 7 Entertainment Ltd. | ||
| writer = [[Pankaj Advani (director)|Pankaj Advani]] | | writer = [[Pankaj Advani (director)|Pankaj Advani]] | ||
| starring = [[Kay Kay Menon]]<br />[[Anupam Kher]]<br />[[Rimi Sen]]<br />[[Chunky | | starring = [[Kay Kay Menon]]<br />[[Anupam Kher]]<br />[[Rimi Sen]]<br />[[Chunky Panday]]<br />[[Dilip Prabhavalkar]] | ||
| music = [[Ranjit Barot]] | | music = [[Ranjit Barot]] | ||
| cinematography = Chirantan Das | | cinematography = Chirantan Das | ||
| editing = | | editing = | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2009| | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2009|07|10}} | ||
| runtime = 120 minutes | | runtime = 120 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
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'''''Sankat City''''' ({{ | '''''Sankat City''''' ({{translation|City of Troubles}}) is a 2009 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[black comedy]] film directed by [[Pankaj Advani (director)|Pankaj Advani]] starring [[Kay Kay Menon]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080506193611/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/13667/index.html Sankat City: Complete cast and crew details]</ref> The film was released in India on 10 July 2009. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Guru ([[Kay Kay Menon]]) and Ganpat ([[Dilip Prabhavalkar]]) are small-time car thieves. One night, they steal a [[Mercedes-Benz | {{More plot|date=August 2024}} | ||
Guru ([[Kay Kay Menon]]) and Ganpat ([[Dilip Prabhavalkar]]) are small-time car thieves. One night, they steal a [[Mercedes-Benz]] Rs. 10 million inside, unaware that the car belongs to a vicious gangster/loan shark called Faujdaar ([[Anupam Kher]]). They try to sell the stolen Mercedes to Suleman Supari ([[Rahul Dev]]), a hitman, who recognizes the car and notifies his friend Faujdaar. Faujdaar sends his henchman with Guru to get back the cash. | |||
Meanwhile, Ganpat has hidden cash in a safe place. After an accident, he loses his memory. Angered by the chain of events, Faujdaar gives Guru three days to return the money. | Meanwhile, Ganpat has hidden cash in a safe place. After an accident, he loses his memory. Angered by the chain of events, Faujdaar gives Guru three days to return the money. | ||
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*[[Anupam Kher]] - Faujdar | *[[Anupam Kher]] - Faujdar | ||
*[[Rimi Sen]] - Mona | *[[Rimi Sen]] - Mona | ||
*[[Chunky | *[[Chunky Panday]] - Sikandar Khan and Sheshaiyya (Dual role) | ||
*[[Dilip | *[[Dilip Prabhavalkar]] - Ganpat | ||
*[[Rahul Dev]] - Suleman Supari | *[[Rahul Dev]] - Suleman Supari | ||
*[[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]] - Pachisia | *[[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]] - Pachisia | ||
*[[Hemant Pandey]] - Filip Fattu | *[[Hemant Pandey]] - Filip Fattu | ||
*[[ | *[[Veerendra Saxena]] - Godman | ||
*[[Shrivallabh Vyas]] - Sharafat | *[[Shrivallabh Vyas]] - Sharafat | ||
*[[Manoj Pahwa]] - Gogi Kukreja | *[[Manoj Pahwa]] - Gogi Kukreja | ||
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==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
''Sankat City'' received generally | ''Sankat City'' received generally negative reviews from film critics as a [[dark comedy]].<ref>[http://dearcinema.com/sankat-city-review-102/ Sankat City: Intelligent Fun]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080829142127/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/13667/index.html Sankat City: Movie Review]</ref><ref>[http://www.aol.in/bollywood-story/sankat-city-movie-review/488959/ Sankat City: AOl India review]</ref> | ||
== Nominations in 2010 == | == Nominations in 2010 == | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist|30em}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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* [http://bollywoodtadka.com/2010/01/nokia-16th-annual-star-screen-awards-2009-nominations/ Nominations for Nokia 16th Star screen Awards] | * [http://bollywoodtadka.com/2010/01/nokia-16th-annual-star-screen-awards-2009-nominations/ Nominations for Nokia 16th Star screen Awards] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2009 Hindi-language films]] | ||
[[Category:2009 films]] | [[Category:2009 films]] | ||
[[Category:2009 black comedy films]] | [[Category:2009 black comedy films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian black comedy films]] | [[Category:Indian black comedy films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Ranjit Barot]] | [[Category:Films scored by Ranjit Barot]] | ||
[[Category:2009 directorial debut films]] | [[Category:2009 directorial debut films]] | ||
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| Sankat City | |
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| File:Sankat City Movie Poster.jpg Theatrical Poster | |
| Directed by | Pankaj Advani |
| Produced by | MoserBaer Entertainment Ltd. and 7 Entertainment Ltd. |
| Written by | Pankaj Advani |
| Starring | Kay Kay Menon Anupam Kher Rimi Sen Chunky Panday Dilip Prabhavalkar |
| Music by | Ranjit Barot |
| Cinematography | Chirantan Das |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Sankat City (transl. City of Troubles) is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language black comedy film directed by Pankaj Advani starring Kay Kay Menon.[1] The film was released in India on 10 July 2009.
Plot[edit | edit source]
 | This article needs an improved plot summary. (August 2024) |
Guru (Kay Kay Menon) and Ganpat (Dilip Prabhavalkar) are small-time car thieves. One night, they steal a Mercedes-Benz Rs. 10 million inside, unaware that the car belongs to a vicious gangster/loan shark called Faujdaar (Anupam Kher). They try to sell the stolen Mercedes to Suleman Supari (Rahul Dev), a hitman, who recognizes the car and notifies his friend Faujdaar. Faujdaar sends his henchman with Guru to get back the cash.
Meanwhile, Ganpat has hidden cash in a safe place. After an accident, he loses his memory. Angered by the chain of events, Faujdaar gives Guru three days to return the money.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Kay Kay Menon - Guru
- Anupam Kher - Faujdar
- Rimi Sen - Mona
- Chunky Panday - Sikandar Khan and Sheshaiyya (Dual role)
- Dilip Prabhavalkar - Ganpat
- Rahul Dev - Suleman Supari
- Yashpal Sharma - Pachisia
- Hemant Pandey - Filip Fattu
- Veerendra Saxena - Godman
- Shrivallabh Vyas - Sharafat
- Manoj Pahwa - Gogi Kukreja
- Kurush Deboo - Bawajee
- Sanjay Mishra - Lingam
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Ranjit Barot and released by Venus Worldwide Entertainment. All lyrics were written by Panchhi Jalonvi and Mehboob.
| Sankat City | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 22:58 | |||
| Label | Venus Worldwide Entertainment | |||
| Producer | Ranjit Barot | |||
| Ranjit Barot chronology | ||||
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| Track list | |||||||||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Mumbai One Way Nagri Hai" | Sukhwinder Singh, Ranjit Barot | 3:50 | ||||||
| 2. | "Ghoom Ghoom" | Roop Kumar Rathod, June Banerjee, Ranjit Barot | 3:49 | ||||||
| 3. | "Sha La La (She Is A Bad Girl)" | Ranjit Barot | 4:17 | ||||||
| 4. | "Mister Hua Hai Aisa Hal Kyun" | June Banerjee | 4:14 | ||||||
| 5. | "Mister Hua Hai Aisa Hal Kyon" (Remix) | June Banerjee | 6:48 | ||||||
Total length: |
22:58 | ||||||||
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
Sankat City received generally negative reviews from film critics as a dark comedy.[2][3][4]
Nominations in 2010[edit | edit source]
- Nominated for Most Promising Debut Director, 55th Filmfare Awards.
- Nominated for Best Director and Best Film; Searchlight Awards - Max Stardust Awards 2010.
- Nominated for Best Screenplay, Most Promising Debut Director, and Best Ensemble Cast; Nokia 16th Star Screen Award.