Fukrey

Witty comedy about Delhi-based college friends

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About Fukrey

Released: 2013

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-14

Run time: 2h 15m

Cast
Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh, Ali Fazal, Varun Sharma, Richa Chadda, Priya Anand, Vishakha Singh, Pankaj Tripathi

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Fukrey is a 2013 Indian comedy film directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. The film follows the story of four friends who get involved in a scheme to make easy money, leading to hilarious situations and unexpected twists.

The plot revolves around the lives of Hunny, Choocha, Lali, and Zafar, who aspire to earn quick money to fulfill their dreams. They come across a local goon called Bholi Punjaban, who offers them a chance to make money by investing in her scheme. However, things escalate quickly, and the friends find themselves in a web of trouble that tests their friendship and wit.

Making / Production

Fukrey was produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. The film was shot on location in Delhi, capturing the essence of the city and its vibrant culture. The production team worked closely with the local residents to create authentic backdrops for the film.

The film went through rigorous pre-production planning to ensure a smooth shoot. The screenplay and dialogues were carefully crafted to bring out the humor and wit of the characters. The music and song sequences were also given great importance to enhance the overall entertainment value of the film.

Actors

  • Pulkit Samrat as Hunny – Played the role of a charming and street-smart guy who is always looking for opportunities to earn money.
  • Varun Sharma as Choocha – Portrayed the character of a quirky and imaginative friend of Hunny, adding comic relief to the film.
  • Ali Fazal as Zafar – Played the role of a calm and composed member of the group, trying to keep everyone together.
  • Manjot Singh as Lali – Portrayed the character of a naive and innocent friend who gets dragged into the chaotic scheme.
  • Richa Chadha as Bholi Punjaban – Essayed the role of an intimidating local goon who becomes the main antagonist of the story.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The film was inspired by the real-life experiences of the director, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, during his college days in Delhi.
  • Fukrey was a box office success and gained a cult following for its unique blend of comedy and drama.
  • The characters Choocha and Bholi Punjaban became fan favorites and were later reprised in the sequel Fukrey Returns (2017).

Awards

Fukrey won the Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut Director and was nominated for several other awards in various categories.

Quotes

  • "Dimag ka kam, paise ka toh bilkul bhi nahi hai." - Choocha
  • "Bholi Punjaban ki kasam, woh pagal hai ya hum bewakoof?" - Zafar
  • "Oye teri, musicians bhi PhD kar rahe hai ab." - Lali

Music / Soundtrack

  • "Ambarsariya" - Sung by Sona Mohapatra
  • "Rabba" - Sung by Clinton Cerejo
  • "Karle Jugaad" - Sung by Kailash Kher
  • "Jugaad" - Sung by Kailash Kher