King of Bollywood

2004
1h 56m

IMDb RATING

5.5/10

116

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Sophie Dahl and Om Puri in King of Bollywood (2004)

Comedy Drama

London-based Crystal Chaurasia convinces the International Film Commission to authorize a documentary on Bollywood's yesteryear mega-actor, Karan Kumar. She travels with her photographer Jer... Read allLondon-based Crystal Chaurasia convinces the International Film Commission to authorize a documentary on Bollywood's yesteryear mega-actor, Karan Kumar. She travels with her photographer Jeremy to Mumbai and not only gets to meet the legendary actor but also his publicity-shy son... Read allLondon-based Crystal Chaurasia convinces the International Film Commission to authorize a documentary on Bollywood's yesteryear mega-actor, Karan Kumar. She travels with her photographer Jeremy to Mumbai and not only gets to meet the legendary actor but also his publicity-shy son Rahul and his alcoholic, reclusive former-actress wife Mandira. It is here Crystal will b... Read all

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Features clips from a fictional documentary directed by a man named Jeremy Tull.

Soundtracks
My Heart Goes Dhak Dhak All The Time
Performed by Krishnakumar Kunnath
Lyrics by Piyush Jha, Sudhakar Sharma
Composed by Smoke

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9/10

entertaining

Nicely done movie that satirizes the ongoings in big bollywood productions. The costumes are very unique. Om Puri delivers an inspired performance yet again. Its amazing how he just eases into the lead role and pulls it off effortlessly. There are very few actors in Indian cinema that I can think of who could fit into this role.

There were certain scenes that had me laughing hysterically. Also I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of cheesiness in this film. There was only one unnecessary song and dance sequence and even that was relatively short.

Go see it if you're looking for a laugh or if you are completely disillusioned with the mindless crap we are bombarded with through mainstream Bollywood cinema.