One Boy, One Girl and One Mad Ride|Oct. 02, 2020|India|113 Min.|PG
Genre: Action;Bollywood;Comedy;Romance;Thriller
Description: The film *Khaali Peeli* (2020) tells the story of two childhood sweethearts, Pooja and Blackie, who are separated during their early years due to unforeseen circumstances. Pooja, now a young woman, works as a prostitute and plans to escape from the brothel when she turns 18, taking a bag of stolen money with her. She crosses paths with Blackie, who has become a cunning taxi driver in Bombay. Blackie agrees to help her escape in exchange for a large sum of money, setting off a series of chases and escapes involving goons pursuing Pooja and the police chasing the goons.
Years earlier, in their hometown of Shivpur, a young Blackie (born Vijay Chauhan) and his father were involved in a life of crime, driven by his father’s timid nature. Despite this, Blackie grew up to be a skilled hustler. Ten years later, he ends up in Mumbai, earning the nickname Blackie due to his shady schemes and working as a taxi driver. During a citywide taxi strike, Blackie sees an opportunity to exploit the situation for financial gain.
Pooja, a mysterious woman in a salwar suit, enters his life while on the run from dangerous individuals, carrying a bag of money and jewels. Blackie’s focus is solely on the money, not her safety. The story unfolds over two days, navigating the dark alleys of Kamathipura, Mumbai’s red-light district, and eventually returning to Uttar Pradesh. The film captures a blend of drama and comedy as it intertwines the past and present, revealing the complexities of the characters’ lives.
Cast director: Maqbool Khan
Cast actor: Ishaan Khattar, Ananya Pandey, Jaideep Ahlawat, Satish Kaushik, Deshna Dugad, Vedant Desai, Anup Soni, Zakir Hussain, Suyash Tilak, Swanand Kirkire
Original name: खाली पीली