Bob Biswas
Bob Biswas

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Bob Biswas

2021
Movie
132 min
Hindi

Bob Biswas, a hitman-for-hire, comes out of a prolonged coma and struggles to recall his identity but suffers a moral dilemma when the memories of his past resurface.

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IMDb6.2/10
Google Users76%
Director: Diya Annapurna GhoshGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

Bob Biswas, a seemingly ordinary man, leads a double life as a contract killer working for a shadowy organization. Suffering from amnesia, he struggles to recall his past while navigating his present responsibilities as a husband and father. As his memories slowly return, Bob finds himself caught between his deadly profession and his desire for a normal family life, leading to a tense and unpredictable journey.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with praise directed towards Abhishek Bachchan's performance but criticism for its predictable plot and uneven pacing. While some appreciated the attempt to explore the character's duality, others found it failed to live up to the potential established by its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Abhishek Bachchan's portrayal of the titular character is a significant highlight.

  • The film suffers from a predictable narrative and lacks the suspense expected from a thriller.

  • Attempts to add emotional depth to the character are commendable but don't fully compensate for plot weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be watchable, with many appreciating Abhishek Bachchan's performance. However, a common point of criticism was the predictable storyline and the lack of strong suspense, leading to a lukewarm reception overall.

Fun Fact

Bob Biswas was originally a character from the critically acclaimed 2006 Bengali film 'Kahaani', where he was portrayed by Saswata Chatterjee.

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Tejas Nair

Tejas Nair

The first kill in Bob Biswas is from where I got involved in the film, which carries a slow-fast pace throughout, as we dive deeper into the enigma that is Bob, a serial killer who has just woken up from an 8-year coma. Thanks to the persis...