Aug. 12, 1983|India|132 Min.|n/A
Genre: Bollywood;Comedy
Description: Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is a 1983 Hindi film that combines humor and drama in a unique way. The story follows two professional photographers, Sudhir Mishra and Vinod Chopra, who open a studio in the Haji Ali area of Mumbai. Struggling to make ends meet, they take up freelance work for “Khabardar,” a magazine that exposes the scandalous lives of the rich and famous. Assigned to investigate influential builder Tarneja, they accidentally capture a photograph of him with a gun, revealing his involvement in the murder of Municipal Commissioner D’Mello. However, the body mysteriously disappears before they can act.
Their investigation leads them to Tarneja’s rival, Ahuja, who has possession of the corpse. Determined to expose Tarneja, they document the evidence and attempt to use it against him. But their plan spirals into chaos when Shobha, the magazine editor, blackmails Tarneja, leading to a series of unexpected events, including a bomb explosion. As the situation escalates, the photographers find themselves embroiled in a comical yet intense conflict involving multiple characters, including a burkha-clad woman and a dramatic stage performance of the Mahabharata. The climax unfolds in a hilariously absurd sequence, leaving the fate of the corpse and the protagonists uncertain.
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro remains a classic for its witty storytelling and satirical take on corruption and societal issues.
Cast director: Kundan Shah
Cast actor: Naseeruddin Shah, Satish Shah, Om Puri, Satish Kaushik, Pankaj Kapur, Bhakti Barve, Ravi Baswani, Deepak Qazir, Rajesh Puri, Neena Gupta
Original name: जाने भी दो यारों