Poster Boys
Indian comedy about accidental vasectomy ambassadors

About Poster Boys
Released: 2017
Platform: Netflix
Rating: PG-13
Run time: 2h 8m
Cast
Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Shreyas Talpade, Sonali Kulkarni, Triptii Dimri, Samiksha Bhatnagar, Lovely Singh, Purnima Varma
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Poster Boys is a 2017 Bollywood comedy film that falls into the genre of Goofy Comedies. It was directed by Shreyas Talpade, who also acted in the film, and produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions. The movie revolves around three men who find themselves on a poster promoting vasectomy and how it affects their lives.
The plot follows three ordinary, innocent men - Vinay Sharma (played by Bobby Deol), Arjun Singh (played by Shreyas Talpade), and Jaagavar Chaudhary (played by Sunny Deol) - whose lives take an unexpected turn when their photographs appear on a public poster promoting vasectomy. They are mocked and ridiculed by their families, friends, and society who believe they have undergone the procedure voluntarily. Determined to clear their names and restore their honor, the trio embarks on a hilarious journey to find the person responsible for the misunderstanding.
Making / Production
Poster Boys is a remake of the 2014 Marathi film Poshter Boyz, which was also directed by Shreyas Talpade. The film was shot in various locations in India and went into production in early 2017. The director aimed to create a light-hearted comedy that would entertain audiences while also bringing attention to the issue of male sterilization in a humorous way.
Actors
- Bobby Deol as Vinay Sharma: The calm and reserved member of the trio who initially wants to avoid any confrontation.
- Shreyas Talpade as Arjun Singh: The outspoken and witty character who takes the lead in convincing the others to take action.
- Sunny Deol as Jaagavar Chaudhary: The strong and determined individual who brings his unique charm to the trio.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film marked the directorial debut of Shreyas Talpade in Bollywood.
- Actor Sunny Deol collaborated with his brother Bobby Deol for the first time in this film.
- Poster Boys is based on a real incident that took place in a village in India.
- The movie addresses a serious social issue in a humorous manner, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Awards
No major awards were won by the movie Poster Boys.
Quotes
- "Hum woh hai, jinke photo ke saath saath l******* ka naam jod diya gaya hai." - Vinay Sharma
- "Since when did we start trusting a poster more than our family?" - Arjun Singh
- "Apna khoon choosne waala kaun hai? Mein!" - Jaagavar Chaudhary
Music
The music for Poster Boys was composed by Tanishk Bagchi and Shreyas Iyengar. It features a mix of peppy and melodious tracks that complement the overall comedic tone of the film.
Soundtrack
- "Kudiya Shehar Di" - Sung by Daler Mehndi and Neha Kakkar
- "Noor-e-Khuda" - Sung by Kailash Kher and Rekha Bhardwaj
- "The Posterboys Anthem" - Sung by Shree D and Harshit Saxena
- "Kendhi Menoo" - Sung by Yash Narvekar and Sukriti Kakar

About Poster Boys
Poster Boys is a Hindi comedy about three men mistakenly featured in a vasectomy advertisement, causing chaos in their lives.