Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag

Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag

2007Movie163 minHindi

A pair of bodyguards for a politician find their positions under threat when their employer is implicated in a scandal. Fleeing to Mumbai they find work with a gangster, but also find that the police are onto them.

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IMDb3.3/10
Google Users34%
Director: Ram Gopal VarmaGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A notorious gangster, Babban, is released from prison and seeks revenge on the police officer who put him away. His path to vengeance is complicated by a hardened but principled police inspector, Jagmohan, who is determined to bring him to justice. The film follows Babban's violent ascent and Jagmohan's relentless pursuit, set against a backdrop of crime and moral ambiguity.

Critical Reception

Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag was met with widespread critical derision and is considered one of the biggest critical and commercial failures of its time. Critics widely panned its direction, screenplay, performances, and its controversial decision to remake a beloved classic. The film failed to resonate with audiences and became infamous for its poor quality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely regarded as a disastrous remake that failed to capture the spirit of the original.
  • Criticized for its direction, performances, and a deeply flawed screenplay.
  • Considered one of Ram Gopal Varma's worst films and a significant disappointment.

Google audience: Google users largely expressed disappointment and dissatisfaction with the film, citing its poor execution and perceived disrespect to the original classic. Many found the movie to be a tedious and uninspired remake.

Awards & Accolades

None notable, widely considered a critical and commercial flop.

Fun Fact

The film was an unofficial remake of the 1975 cult classic Sholay, but Ram Gopal Varma claimed it was an homage to the original. However, the remake was so poorly received that it is often cited as a prime example of how not to remake a classic film.

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