[41] At the end of the first week, the film had collected ₹259 million (US$3.6 million) and the overall lifetime collection were ₹268 million (US$3.8 million) according to Bollywood Hungama. Raja witnesses this and decides to avenge the loss. The story has all the ingredients for a perfect masala heist movie. Natwarlal was born Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava in the village of Bangra in the Siwan district of Bihar.He was the older of two brothers. [36] Faheem Ruhani from India Today, gave the film one star and said, "Unfortunately for Emraan, there is very little in this film that is enthralling. It is an American heist-drama film directed by Robert Luketic, inspired by the true story of the MIT Blackjack Team. [8] In November 2013, Pakistani model and actor Humaima Malick was cast as the female lead. [32] Rahul Desai from Mumbai Mirror wrote, "This film is far from perfect, but makes for an acceptable non-Italian version of The Indian Job-by entertaining solely within the confines of a revenge drama". Raja Natwarlal is now again aimed at a much larger audience. AKA: Shaatir. Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. Raja Natwarlal for some would sound a con game following similar tried and tested formulas of Bollywood. … I don't believe that he was a pauper, as he claims to be. Or the stuff about distributing his money to the poor and having no vices. The story is based on real incidents where some con-artists actually did such brainy robberies during the 80s. Movie starts with Raja(Emraan Hashmi) who con people on the station bridge with his brother Raghav(Deepak Tijori).Raja planned to rob one man with rupees 80 lacks.Raghav told him to stop being insatiable.But Raja forced him to do this.After robbery they came to know that those money belonged to Varda Yadav(Kay Kay Menon).So,he told his men to kill them but they only found Raghav and killed … The tracks were unveiled on 30 July 2014 and premiered at Radio City. In May 2013, it was first reported that Kunal Deshmukh's next project would be produced by UTV Motion Pictures. Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. Showing 12 Reviews. Natwarlal is said to have sold off the Taj Mahal to naïve outsiders thrice, the Red Fort twice, the Rashtrapati Bhawan once, furthermore the Parliament House … Sweet Girl A husband (Jason Momoa) vows to bring justice to those responsible for his wife’s death while protecting the only family he has left — his daughter. While the poster of upcoming con film Raja Natwarlal fuelled speculation that it's inspired from the life of real life notorious conman Natwarlal, the movie director Kunal Deshmukh has stated that the particular title was picked due to certain reason. Our director, Kunal Deshmukh, however, finds the need to play to the gallery, interspersing the narrative with unnecessary elements that completely slacken the pace of the story. [15], Joginder Tuteja from Rediff.com gave the album 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, " Raja Natwarlal's music grows on you slowly", further adding, "Since debutant Yuvan Shankar Raja brings in a new sound with this album, he deserves a few hearings before one pronounces judgment". The movie has … [21] The reprise "Tere Hoke Rehenge" was the first song to be released, although it was the last song to be recorded. But in a bid to broaden the suspense and make the twists more unpredictable, the story gets entwined in all the yarns it manages to spin for over two hours". Untold A behind-the-scenes look at how entrepreneur Daniel Ek and financial partner Martin Lorentzon founded Spotify and revolutionized the music industry. Raja Natwarlal is unimaginative pulp; it begins and ends on a lukewarm note". A failed bank robber locks himself in a home, along with a real estate agent, two IKEA addicts, a pregnant woman, a suicidal millionaire and a rabbit. He disappeared at the New Delhi railway station while being taken to AIIMS under police escort from Kanpur jail for treatment, after which he was never seen again. Humaima Malick in Raja Natwarlal. It has an ending that you can't guess. 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Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a Yogi trains him, and eventually, they form a team of crooks and set out to Cape Town to finish off Varda where he takes his revenge. Listen to all songs in high quality & download Raja Natwarlal songs on Gaana.com [5] In one instance of his charity, Natwarlal went to Bangra to host a large feast for everyone in the village using his spoils. Neither as entertaining as your average Emraan Hashmi thriller, nor clever enough to engage anyone seeking a deliciously complex caper, Raja Natwarlal is the kind of film that leaves you bored out of your mind. [20] The lyrics were written by Irshad Kamil. [25], The Times of India gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "With its twisting story, good-looking frames and zingy acting, Raja Natwarlal keeps you entertained". Kunal Deshmukh’s agreeable “Raja Natwarlal” doesn’t stoop to conquer. ‘Raja Natwarlal’ had the potential to become a good con film, albeit with a completely borrowed premise from several Hollywood films, particularly from ‘Oceans Eleven’. A small-time con man wants to get into the … Raja Natwarlal, having rented ideas generously from Ocean’s series, Bunty aur Babli, Special 26 and the director’s own past film Jannat, is a dull mess. The drama is loud and watchable and the storyline pretty much unpredictable. In April 2014, the film's title was changed to Raja Natwarlal inspired by the 1979 Amitabh Bachchan film Mr. Natwarlal. It has a unique story but still an out and out commercial Bollywood stuff. After a lot of persuasions, Yogi agrees to help Raja have his payback. Play Trailer. In fact, this story...is nothing but plain boring and exhausting to sit through". Yuvan Shankar Raja's tunes are quite trendy, and their appeal makes the score sound fresh despite generic similarities to today's 'hit' music. A small-time con man wants to get into the … The nearly three-minute promo promises a … Many of his purported schemes are believed to be myths, making the act of piecing his actual history together very difficult. [29] Raja Sen from Rediff gave the same rating, while writing, "Raja Natwarlal has some smarts but tragically lacks the skill or the sleight-of-hand". [4] Deshmukh selected Emraan Hashmi for the lead role, collaborating with him for the fourth time. There is no inventiveness in plot, treatment, and characterization—unlike the best con movies, not for a moment do any of the characters seem to be duping each other, and their wiles or avarice hold no surprises. [7] His exploits have been compared to those of Frank Abagnale[8] and Victor Lustig.[9]. Also explore movie promos, video, photo gallery and box office report on bollywoodlife.com We need to probe more intensively into his past. That's when the trouble starts. 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[4] Due to his repeated escapes, it is believed he only spent 20 years in prison over the course of his life. Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. [17], The film's soundtrack was composed by noted Tamil film composer Yuvan Shankar Raja who made his debut in Hindi films with the film. A small-time con man seeks assistance from … Varda's men find Raghav and kill him. A small-time con man wants to get into the big leagues and take on a Goliath in the world of scams. Fleeing to Calcutta, Natwarlal enrolled as a student for a bachelor of commerce degree while working as a casual stock broker. His escapes were often very cunning: for example, in 1957, Natwarlal escaped the Kanpur jail by donning a smuggled police uniform, bribing his cell guards with a suitcase full of money, then walking out the front gate, past guards who saluted him. [5], The last time Natwarlal was arrested was in 1996 at the age of 84. [4], Natwarlal was reportedly a Robin Hood-like figure in Bangra, his native village. During one such con, Raghav gets killed. Raja, a short con artist- a modern day Natwarlal and Raghav, his partner in crime live off short cons and day to day hustles in Mumbai. Later it is revealed that Yogi is actually Raghav's older brother. It has a unique story but still an out and out commercial Bollywood stuff. Raja Natwarlal Album has 6 songs sung by Benny Dayal, Arijit Singh, Mika Singh. Raja Natwarlal Hindi Movie Review. [10] Deepak Tijori was signed for a role in the film in December. A small-time con man wants to get into the … The film features Emraan Hashmi in the title role, alongside Humaima Malik, Paresh Rawal, Kay Kay Menon and Deepak Tijori. Story: Small-time con-man Raja wants to take revenge on big-time criminal Vardha - will swindler-guru Yogi help or double-cross him? Raja Natwarlal is a crime drama directed by Kunal Deshmukh and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapoor. The film was titled Shaatir and Hashmi was revealed to play the character of a 'shaatir' conman in the film. 'Citylights' will connect people to their feelings: Mahesh Bhatt ... Timothee roped in for a cannibal love story. Raghav is bumped off and Raja sets out to take revenge by duping Vardha with the help of a master con artist Yogi (Paresh Rawal). [26] Rachel Saltz from The New York Times wrote, "Mr. Deshmukh's setup can be overly fussy – some of the con machinations seem needlessly complicated and hard to follow, or maybe not quite worth following – but his payoff works. [4], Natwarlal is said to have duped hundreds of shop owners, jewellers, bankers, and foreigners of lakhs of rupees, using more than fifty aliases to disguise himself. Kunal Deshmukh’s agreeable “Raja Natwarlal” doesn’t stoop to conquer. [1][2], In 2009, Natwarlal's lawyer requested that more than 100 charges pending against him be dropped, claiming that he died on 25 July 2009. [4], After his first arrest in 1937 for stealing nine tonnes of iron, Natwarlal temporarily changed tactics. Deshmukh selected Emraan Hashmi for the lead role, collaborating with him for the fourth time. The suitcase actually contained newspapers. [2], He had two wives. Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. "[4], The people of Bangra take pride in the fact that he belonged to their village. Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. For this reason, his actual date of death is technically uncertain. Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. [4] He was also proficient in forging signatures of famous personalities. Raja Natwarlal (2014) Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. READ: ​‘Raja Natwarlal is not based on the life on conman Natwarlal’- Kunal Deshmukh Mithilesh Kumar Shrivastava a.k.a. Born as Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava in Bangra village of Siwan district, Bihar, Natwarlal was a lawyer by profession before he started duping people … [4] In 2011, the village planned to erect a statue of Natwarlal at the site of his former house. [19] The soundtrack album consists of six tracks: four romantic numbers including one reprise, one dance number and in Hashmi's words, "a dhinchak tapori" song. This is a story of a journey of Ben, how a very talented boy becomes an astute con-artist. He was the older of two brothers. [4][10] A crime television programme based on Natwarlal's life, Jurm, was aired in 2004 by Aaj Tak. Raja Natwarlal - Preview. A small-time con man wants to get into the big leagues and take on a Goliath in the world of scams. Thrice!!! Raja Natwarlal Album has 6 songs sung by Benny Dayal, Arijit Singh, Mika Singh. A small-time con man seeks assistance from his mentor with the intention of settling scores with a … With Emraan Hashmi, Humaima Malik, Paresh Rawal, Kay Kay Menon. In 1987, Arvind Jain, superintendent of police in Varanasi, said of Natwarlal's career: "He is remarkably clever. [7], In June, it was reported that Abhishek Bachchan would play another lead role besides Hashmi. [34], Shubhra Gupta from Indian Express gave 1.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "A caper flick necessarily has to do a couple of things: it has to have some surprises, and it has to be fun. Emraan Hashmi is the engaging, kind-hearted, two-bit rascal hero. Islamabad: Pakistani actress Humaima Malick, who ventured into Bollywood with the 2014 film Raja Natwarlal, says the enthusiasm with which the Indian film fraternity works attracts artistes from her country to Indian cinema.. Humaima is currently gearing up for the release of Arth 2 - a Pakistani remake of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's 1982 film Arth. Natwarlal was arrested nine or ten times, but most of these times, he was able to break out and escape. Raja natwarlal is a 2014 bollywood crime thriller film directed by kunal deshmukh and produced by siddharth roy kapur under. [31] Shubha Shetty-Saha from mid-day gave 2.5 stars out of 5, too, and wrote, "This film had huge potential but sadly one walks out of the theatre unimpressed by Raja Natwarlals antics and this film". He is in love with a bar girl Ziya (Humaima Malik). However, Natwarlal soon deemed this tactic too dangerous, and he went back to conning. Raja Natwarlal is an interesting thriller movie that has the gorgeous actress Humaima Malik and the hot actor Emraan Hashmi. in Popular Culture, Natwarlal’S Work as A Conman Was Seen as A Clever Art Feeling sorry for her, Raja decides he wants to go for a big catch so that he can marry his lady love and she won't have to work in a bar anymore. [39], The film's approximate opening day gross was ₹55 million (US$770,000) to ₹60 million (US$840,000),[40] while ₹52.5 million (US$740,000) were reportedly collected on Saturday; the overall weekend gross was ₹170 million (US$2.4 million). According to police, he would visit prostitutes regularly, give them tainted liquor, steal their jewellery and money, and escape. Raja Natwarlal is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Kunal Deshmukh and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur under UTV Motion Pictures. - Emraan Hashmi, Humaima Malik, Kay Kay Menon Raja Natwarlal subtitles. [15], Deshmukh had planned to start the first schedule of the film early 2014 but since Hashmi's other film Badtameez Dil had been postponed, the start of the film's shoot was advanced to October 2013. The much anticipated first trailer of Humaima Malik's upcoming Bollywood debut, Raja Natwarlal is out, and boy are we impressed.. Directed by Kunal Deshmukh. [11], "Natwarlal leaves 'em guessing even in death", "The life and crimes of a master criminal Natwarlal", "10 Things You Need To Know About The Man Who Sold The Taj Mahal. While the film seems to be in good hands as far as the actors are concerned, the same can't be said about the director, Kunal Deshmukh.His earlier outings aren't really inspiring. This album is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. It has an ending that you can't guess. In May 2013, it was first reported that Kunal Deshmukh's next project would be produced by UTV Motion Pictures. Kreem. Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. Raja Natwarlal is a Stupid Man's Ocean's 11". Raja Natwarlal actress name Humaima Malick is no wonder the dazzling bold and beautiful Pakistani actress who shall spellbind all the viewers with her elite and knockout performance. The story of movie Bluffmaster starring Abhishek Bachchan is inspired by the American movie Criminal. [6] In April 2014, the film's title was changed to Raja Natwarlal inspired by the 1979 Amitabh Bachchan film Mr. [1], His life has been romanticised and adapted into films, namely the 1979 film Mr. Natwarlal and the 2014 film Raja Natwarlal. A small-time con man wants to get into the big leagues and take on a Goliath in the world of scams. Raja Natwarlal (2014) Disclaimer: This site does not store any files on its server. [28], Anupama Chopra from Hindustan Times gave a rating of 2.5 and wrote, "If you can get past the foolishness of the plot, director Kunal Deshmukh's film is mildly engaging". Natwarlal was born Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava in the village of Bangra in the Siwan district of Bihar. Raja Natwarlal inspired from the life of real life notorious conman Natwarlal. It released on August 29, 2014 and it features … A failed bank robber locks himself in a home, along with a real estate agent, two IKEA addicts, a pregnant woman, a suicidal millionaire and a rabbit. [1], Natwarlal is considered to be the greatest con man in Indian history. [33] Sify wrote, "The film, with an impressive intermission point, is pacy and full of twists in the second half...Where the film falters is in insinuating incongruous melodrama and unnecessary characters". [4], Natwarlal's high-profile crimes often got him major sentences, with his jail time reaching the double digits. He was survived by one daughter. According to a resident of Siwan town, Natwartal's presence drew very large crowds whenever he visited. Review: Raja Natwarlal is … The life and crimes of a master criminal Natwarlal - Issue Date: Nov 30, 1987 This is when Varda Yadav (Kay Kay Menon), a billionaire based in Cape Town, enters. Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. The story has all the ingredients for a perfect masala heist movie. [3] The film was released on 29 August 2014 and received positive reviews from critics. During the feast, he gave 100 rupees to each poor villager before vanishing. [9] Jacqueline Fernandez and Priyanka Chopra were approached to play the lead female role, but both actresses could not accommodate the dates. [13][14] Deshmukh later stated that Pritam wanted to take a break and that it was Pritam himself who referred Yuvan Shankar Raja to him. Included in the deal were the members of parliament themselves. ... Raja Natwarlal (2014) Raja Natwarlal starring Emraan Hashmi is one of the best con films in Bollywood. The story is based on real incidents where some con-artists actually did such brainy robberies during the 80s. Raja Natwarlal is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Kunal Deshmukh and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur under UTV Motion Pictures. [4], Natwarlal first discovered his ability to forge after a neighbour sent him to deposit his bank drafts. On neither of these counts, Raja Natwarlal comes up trumps". He seeks the help of a seasoned crook Victor Singhal alias Yogi (Paresh Rawal), whom Raghav used to talk about before his murder. Raja Natwarlal is a drama movie directed by Kunal Deshmukh and stars Emraan Hashmi in the lead role.. .View more! He often used novel ideas to cheat people, such as one instance in the 1950s where he swindled the Punjab National Bank out of 6.5 lakhs of rupees in a scam involving rail freight and bags of rice. However, Natwarlal's brother subsequently claimed to have cremated him in 1996, the year he last escaped, in Ranchi. ", "Raja Natwarlal inspired from the life of real life notorious conman Natwarlal", "Aaj Tak bids to unravel mystery of conman Natwarlal", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natwarlal&oldid=1018173866, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 April 2021, at 16:41. Raja Natwarlal is a Hindi album released on Jul 2014. Raja Natwarlal Rating: 2.32/5 From All the reviews on the web. A small-time con man wants to get into the big leagues and take on a Goliath in the world of scams. The idea is to sell Vardha a T-20 team that doesn’t exist! A small-time con man wants to get into the big leagues and take on a Goliath in the world of scams. [4], His house in Bangra is said to have been demolished by the British, though the land still belongs to his family. [6] He often paid his victims with fake cheques and demand drafts. Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. [35] The Economic Times reported, "With its many twists, the film actually has enough potential to stay gripping, but fails woefully at it as it gets a hackneyed treatment". Despite his old age and his use of a wheelchair, he managed to escape again and was last seen by authorities on 24 June 1996 while being transported from prison to a hospital for treatment. He is said to have given his earnings to the less-fortunate. His production is immaculate and Irshad Kamil's lyrics, as usual, vary from the pithy to the occasionally needlessly Sufi". [27] Bollywood Hungama gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Kunal Deshmukh does a reasonably good job in Raja Natwarlal. With Emraan Hashmi, Humaima Malik, Paresh Rawal, Kay Kay Menon. Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. Listen to all songs in high quality & download Raja Natwarlal songs on Gaana.com His father was a station master. The money actually belonged to him and upon realizing it has been stolen by two street-cons Varda orders them to be killed. [30] Kusumita Das from Deccan Chronicle gave 2.5 stars as well and wrote, "There's a gripping premise of a revenge plan, little bit of comedy, some interesting dialogues and convincing performances from the chief cast. Raja Natwarlal actress Humaima Malick biography has been the interest of many people and they are curious to spade the soil to get familiar with her personal and professional details. [22] Bollywood Hungama gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Yuvan Shankar Raja has absorbed the ethos of the contemporary Hindi film song with far more accuracy, acumen and sharpness than any colleague down South with the exception of that redoubtable genius, M.M. Movie: Raja Natwarlal Year: 2014 Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Humaima Malik, kay kay Menon, Paresh Rawal, Deepak Tijori and lot more other actors lending support Director: Kunal Deshmukh Writer: Parveez Sheikh, Sanjay Masoom Plot: A small time conman dreams big and tries to con a powerful man in turn losing his accomplice and mentor. Natwarlal. [12] Pritam Chakraborty, who had composed the music for all of Deshmukh's films, was supposed to work on this film's music, too,[5] but was replaced by Yuvan Shankar Raja. A small-time con man wants to get into the … Raja Natwarlal is now again aimed at a much larger audience. And his cast, too, hits the right notes and finds an easy rhythm". [23], The film received positive reviews upon release. His father was a station master. Realising he could easily forge his neighbour's signature, he managed to withdraw 1,000 rupees from his neighbour's account before he noticed. Watch Raja Natwarlal (2014) - Drama, Thriller Movie: Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. As soon as I hear of a smart conman with a mentor, I think of Bluffmaster and Khosla Ka Ghosla. A small-time con man wants to get into the big leagues and take on a Goliath in the world of scams. The plan is successful and Raja decides to celebrate. A small-time con man wants to get into the … Story of Raja Natwarlal To an extent Raja Natwarlal movie is similar to the Amitabh Bachchan movie Mr. Natwarlal also the film story is same. He then teams with his brother to take revenge on the powerful man. [5] He sometimes posed as social workers or needy people, though he would also pose as business managers and purchasing officers. [1][2] He is said to have supposedly cheated a number of industrialists including the Tatas, the Birlas, and Dhirubhai Ambani, taking from them huge sums of money. The Emraan Hashmi’s character took revenge from the gangster by conning him for the death of his brother-like assistance. [2], 2014 Hindi film directed by Kunal Deshmukh, https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2297, "Emraan Hashmi Is A Conman in His Next Film Shaatir", "Emraan Hashmi and Kunal Deshmukh in UTV's Thriller | Box Office India : India's premier film trade magazine", "Title of Shaatir changed to Raja Natwarlal | Celebrity News", "Paresh Rawal in KD's Next? [11] Kay Kay Menon was signed for an important role and Deshmukh stated that his character named Vardha Yadav had been modelled on the Sahara India Pariwar chief Subrata Roy. In Bihar alone, Natwarlal faced charges of 14 cases of forgery and was sentenced to 113 years in prison. A legend states that Natwarlal purportedly "sold" the Parliament House to a foreigner. [8] But he opted out and next month Paresh Rawal was signed for the role. Watch Raja Natwarlal (2014) - Drama, Thriller Movie: Based on the story of a notorious real-life con man, this twisty Bollywood thriller revolves around cunning fraudster Raja Natwarlal, who pulls off a series of two-bit scams in Mumbai on his way to a big swindle. [1][2][3], Natwarlal was born Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava in the village of Bangra in the Siwan district of Bihar. Raja Natwarlal is a Hindi album released on Jul 2014. He manages to get the audiences glued to their seats throughout the film, a few loopholes notwithstanding". Early life. All contents are provided by non-affiliated third parties. Emraan Hashmi is the engaging, kind-hearted, two-bit rascal hero. Humaima Malick movie with Emraan Hashmi has a gripping story that enthralls you till the very end. A small-time con man wants to get into the big leagues and take on a Goliath in the world of scams. Wrote, `` you probably wo n't remember this film after you have watched it [ 3 ] the was... 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