Aug. 25, 2017|India|122 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Action;Bollywood;Crime;Thriller
Description: Babumoshai Bandookbaaz is a 2017 Hindi film set in Uttar Pradesh, where the political scene is controlled by two influential figures, Dubey and Jiji. The story revolves around Babu Bihari, a ruthless hitman employed by both politicians to eliminate their rivals. Babu carries out assassinations for a mere ₹20,000, with ₹5,000 going to the police constable who assigns him the jobs. Known for his straightforward and brutal methods, Babu earns a reputation for executing clean and efficient hits.
Babu lives a solitary life in a remote area, keeping a low profile. One day, Jiji asks him to eliminate a local strongman. While gathering information about his target, Babu encounters Phulwa, a headstrong cobbler. Instantly captivated by her beauty and personality, he attempts to win her over, but she rejects his advances. Later, Babu kills his target, and Phulwa witnesses the crime. When questioned by the police, she refuses to identify him. Angered by her silence, Babu confronts her, leading to a violent altercation where she stabs him. Despite his injury, Babu explains that he wanted to know why she protected him. Phulwa reveals that the man Babu killed, along with his two brothers, had repeatedly raped her. She vows to stay with Babu if he eliminates the remaining brothers. Without hesitation, Babu fulfills her request.
When Babu returns for his payment, Jiji is furious, as his actions have disrupted her political strategy. She had orchestrated the elder brother’s death to form an alliance with the remaining siblings for the upcoming elections. This fallout puts Babu at odds with Jiji. Meanwhile, Babu and Phulwa grow closer, enjoying their time together. On the other hand, Dubey sees Jiji’s three associates as threats to his election campaign and hires Babu to eliminate them. Babu informs Jiji of the contract and challenges her to protect her men if she can. The film explores themes of power, loyalty, and revenge in a gritty and intense narrative.
Cast director: Kushan Nandy
Cast actor: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bidita Bag, Shraddha Das, Murali Sharma, Divya Dutta
Original name: बाबूमोशाय बन्दूकबाज़