Omkara (2006)
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86% of users liked it
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William Shakespeare's 17th century tragedy is adapted for the screen by one of Bollywood's most promising filmmakers in this effort that traces one man's unrelenting jealousy and all-consuming obsession against the backdrop of political warfare in the interiors of Uttar Pradesh. A charismatic… More William Shakespeare's 17th century tragedy is adapted for the screen by one of Bollywood's most promising filmmakers in this effort that traces one man's unrelenting jealousy and all-consuming obsession against the backdrop of political warfare in the interiors of Uttar Pradesh. A charismatic chieftain who serves as leader to a notorious gang of outlaws, Omkara (aka Omi) is constantly flanked by his right-hand man Kesu and the devoted Langda Tyagi. Upon appointing Kesu as his chief lieutenant, Langda's pride is damaged so deeply that he sets into motion a devious plan designed to convince Omi that his beautiful wife Dolly is having an illicit affair with his newly appointed strong-arm, Kesu. As the deception drives the increasingly fragile Omi to the breaking point, the resulting chaos sets Omi's once-secure world aflame and threatens to lead to tragedy for all involved. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 2 hr. 30 min.
- Directed By
- Vishal Bharadwaj
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International
- In Theaters
- Jul 28, 2006 Wide
- On DVD
- Sep 5, 2006
- Studio
- Eros
Critic Reviews
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Derek Elley, Variety
Strongly cast, and with a powerhouse perf by Saif Ali Khan in the Iago role, pic puts Bhardwaj in the top ranks of serious Mumbai-based helmers.
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Cast
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Ajay Devganas Omkara 'Omi' Shukla -
Kareena Kapooras Dolly Mishra -
Saif Ali Khanas Langda Tyagi
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Vivek Oberoias Kesu 'Firangi' Upadhaya -
Konkona Sen Sharmaas Indu -
Bipasha Basuas Billos Chamanbahar
