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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Dirty Politics | | name = Dirty Politics | ||
| image = | | image = Dirty Politics film poster.jpg | ||
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| caption = | | caption = | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| director = [[K. C. Bokadia]] | | director = [[K. C. Bokadia]] | ||
| producer = | | producer = | ||
| writer = K. C. Bokadia | | writer = K. C. Bokadia | ||
| screenplay = | | screenplay = | ||
| story = K. C. Bokadia | | story = K. C. Bokadia | ||
| starring = | | starring = [[Mallika Sherawat]] <br/> [[Jackie Shroff]] <br/> [[Anupam Kher]] <br/> [[Om Puri]] <br/> [[Ashutosh Rana]] <br/> [[Rajpal Yadav]] <br/> [[Naseeruddin Shah]] | ||
| music = '''Songs:''' <br /> [[Aadesh Shrivastav]] <br /> Robby Badal <br /> Sanjeev Darshan <br /> '''Lyrics:''' <br /> [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]] | |||
| music = '''Songs:''' <br> [[Aadesh Shrivastav]] <br> Robby Badal <br> Sanjeev Darshan <br> '''Lyrics:''' <br> [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]] | |||
| cinematography = Paneer Selvam | | cinematography = Paneer Selvam | ||
| editing = [[Prakash Jha]] | | editing = [[Prakash Jha]] | ||
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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Hindi | | language = Hindi | ||
| gross = | | gross = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
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'''''Dirty Politics''''' is a 2015 [[Hindi]]-language | '''''Dirty Politics''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[political thriller]] written and directed by [[K. C. Bokadia]] with an [[ensemble cast]]. The film was released on 6 March 2015 with an adult rating due to its strong sexual content. It was a box office disaster.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150307022842/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/4947880/Mallika-Sherawat-starrer-Dirty-Politics-banned-in-Bihar Mallika Sherawat starrer Dirty Politics banned in Bihar]. bollywoodhungama.com. 4 March 2015</ref> | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
{{more plot|date=May 2020}} | {{more plot|date=May 2020}} | ||
The film is based on the infamous [[Bhanwari Devi murder case|Bhanwari Devi case]] of an auxiliary nurse from Rajasthan | The film is based on the infamous [[Bhanwari Devi murder case|Bhanwari Devi case]] of an auxiliary nurse from Rajasthan who disappeared on 1 September 2011. | ||
==Cast== | == Cast == | ||
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] as Manoj Singh | * [[Naseeruddin Shah]] as Manoj Singh | ||
* [[Mallika Sherawat]] as Anokhi Devi | * [[Mallika Sherawat]] as Anokhi Devi | ||
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as Mukhtiar | * [[Jackie Shroff]] as Mukhtiar Singh | ||
* [[Anupam Kher]] as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra | * [[Anupam Kher]] as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra | ||
* [[Om Puri]] as Dina Nath Singh, Jan Seva Party President | * [[Om Puri]] as Dina Nath Singh, Jan Seva Party President | ||
* [[Atul Kulkarni]] as Nirbhay Singh, Police Inspector | * [[Atul Kulkarni]] as Nirbhay Singh, Police Inspector | ||
* | * Rahul Solanki | ||
* [[Ashutosh Rana]] as Dayal Singh | * [[Ashutosh Rana]] as Dayal Singh | ||
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Banaram, Anokhi Devi's bodyguard | * [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Banaram, Anokhi Devi's bodyguard | ||
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* [[Komal Nahta]] as Newsreader | * [[Komal Nahta]] as Newsreader | ||
== Soundtrack == | |||
The soundtrack was composed by Sanjeev Darshan and Aadesh Shrivastava, and Sameer wrote the lyrics. It was Aadesh Shrivastav's last film as a music composer. | |||
==Soundtrack== | |||
The soundtrack | |||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
|extra_column=Singer(s) | |extra_column=Singer(s) | ||
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== Critical reception == | == Critical reception == | ||
{{ | This film received highly negative reviews from critics, criticising everything | ||
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/going-out/movie-reviews/film-review-dirty-politics-1.1467313|title = Film review: Dirty Politics}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/reviews/2015/dirty-politics-movie-review-mallika-sherawat-critics-fans-review-175860.html|title = Dirty Politics Movie Review: Mallika Sherawat's Dirty Torture|date = 5 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-review-mallika-sherawat-om-puri-play-dirty-politics-2015-03-05-1.583255|title=Bollywood review: Mallika Sherawat, Om Puri play 'Dirty Politics' – Entertainment – Bollywood – Emirates24|7}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/dirty-politics-movie-review-mallika-sherawat-seems-disinterested-story-has-no-energy-481580|title=Dirty Politics movie review: Mallika Sherawat seems disinterested; story has no energy!|date=7 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/dirty-politics-movie-review/article6969423.ece|title = Dirty Politics: Poor man's Raajneeti|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 7 March 2015|last1 = Kamath|first1 = Sudhish}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/dirty-politics-movie-review|title=Dirty Politics Movie Review|date=5 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/lifestyle/showbiz/dirty-politics-movie-review-not-mallika-sherawats-redeeming-vehicle/50969/|title='Dirty Politics' movie review: Not Mallika Sherawat's redeeming vehicle|date=7 March 2015|work=The Financial Express|access-date=7 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150309190326/http://www.financialexpress.com/article/lifestyle/showbiz/dirty-politics-movie-review-not-mallika-sherawats-redeeming-vehicle/50969/|archive-date=9 March 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The initial posters of the film courted controversy for depicting Sherawat draped in the [[Flag of India|Indian tricolour]], due to which a case was lodged against the director under the [[Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971|Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mallika Sherawat in 'Dirty Politics' trouble: Case filed for 'disrespecting' National Flag |url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/mallika-sherawat-in-dirty-politics-trouble-case-filed-for-disrespecting-national-flag-1460741.html}}</ref> | |||
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==References== | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|4501576}} | * {{IMDb title|4501576}} | ||
*{{cite news|title=Box office: 'Dirty Politics' rakes in Rs 4.5 crore in opening weekend|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/box-office-dirty-politics-rakes-in-rs-45-crore-in-opening-weekend/16047197|accessdate=10 March 2015|issue=Mid-Day.com|publisher=[[Mid-Day]]}} | |||
[[Category:2015 films]] | [[Category:2015 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2015 Hindi-language films]] | ||
[[Category:2015 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian political thriller films]] | [[Category:Indian political thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:Films about corruption in India]] | [[Category:Films about corruption in India]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films based on actual events]] | [[Category:Indian films based on actual events]] | ||
[[Category:2010s political thriller films]] | [[Category:2010s political thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by K. C. Bokadia]] | [[Category:Films directed by K. C. Bokadia]] | ||
{{2010s-Hindi-film-stub}} | {{2010s-Hindi-film-stub}} | ||
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| Dirty Politics | |
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| Directed by | K. C. Bokadia |
| Written by | K. C. Bokadia |
| Story by | K. C. Bokadia |
| Starring | Mallika Sherawat Jackie Shroff Anupam Kher Om Puri Ashutosh Rana Rajpal Yadav Naseeruddin Shah |
| Music by | Songs: Aadesh Shrivastav Robby Badal Sanjeev Darshan Lyrics: Sameer |
| Cinematography | Paneer Selvam |
| Edited by | Prakash Jha |
Production company | B.M.B Music & Magnetics Ltd. |
| Distributed by | Zee Music |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Dirty Politics is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language political thriller written and directed by K. C. Bokadia with an ensemble cast. The film was released on 6 March 2015 with an adult rating due to its strong sexual content. It was a box office disaster.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
| Error creating thumbnail: File missing | This article needs an improved plot summary. (May 2020) |
The film is based on the infamous Bhanwari Devi case of an auxiliary nurse from Rajasthan who disappeared on 1 September 2011.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Naseeruddin Shah as Manoj Singh
- Mallika Sherawat as Anokhi Devi
- Jackie Shroff as Mukhtiar Singh
- Anupam Kher as CBI officer Satya Prakash Mishra
- Om Puri as Dina Nath Singh, Jan Seva Party President
- Atul Kulkarni as Nirbhay Singh, Police Inspector
- Rahul Solanki
- Ashutosh Rana as Dayal Singh
- Rajpal Yadav as Banaram, Anokhi Devi's bodyguard
- Sushant Singh as Nischay Singh, Police Inspector
- Govind Namdev as Karan Singh, Police Superintendent
- Charu Sharma
- Awadhesh Mishra as Jabbar Singh
- Sunil Pal as Nathu Lal
- Komal Nahta as Newsreader
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by Sanjeev Darshan and Aadesh Shrivastava, and Sameer wrote the lyrics. It was Aadesh Shrivastav's last film as a music composer.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ghaghara" | Mamta Sharma | 4:25 |
| 2. | "Chal Dum" | Neha Bhasin | 4:06 |
| Total length: | 8:31 | ||
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
This film received highly negative reviews from critics, criticising everything [2][3][4][5][6][7][8] The initial posters of the film courted controversy for depicting Sherawat draped in the Indian tricolour, due to which a case was lodged against the director under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Mallika Sherawat starrer Dirty Politics banned in Bihar. bollywoodhungama.com. 4 March 2015
- ↑ "Film review: Dirty Politics".
- ↑ "Dirty Politics Movie Review: Mallika Sherawat's Dirty Torture". 5 March 2015.
- ↑ "Bollywood review: Mallika Sherawat, Om Puri play 'Dirty Politics' – Entertainment – Bollywood – Emirates24|7".
- ↑ "Dirty Politics movie review: Mallika Sherawat seems disinterested; story has no energy!". 7 March 2015.
- ↑ Kamath, Sudhish (7 March 2015). "Dirty Politics: Poor man's Raajneeti". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Dirty Politics Movie Review". 5 June 2020.
- ↑ "'Dirty Politics' movie review: Not Mallika Sherawat's redeeming vehicle". The Financial Express. 7 March 2015. Archived from the original on 9 March 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ↑ "Mallika Sherawat in 'Dirty Politics' trouble: Case filed for 'disrespecting' National Flag".
External links[edit | edit source]
- Dirty Politics on IMDb
- "Box office: 'Dirty Politics' rakes in Rs 4.5 crore in opening weekend". No. Mid-Day.com. Mid-Day. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
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