About Rowdy Rathore

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About

Rowdy Rathore is a dark comedy film released in 2012. Directed by Prabhu Deva, it stars Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha in lead roles. The film follows the story of Shiva, a small-time thief who is mistaken for a brave and honest police officer by a young girl and her mother. Shiva is forced to impersonate the officer and becomes involved in a dangerous battle against a notorious gangster.

The film is known for its blend of action, comedy, and drama, creating an entertaining and engaging viewing experience for the audience. With its unique style and entertaining performances, Rowdy Rathore became a commercial success at the box office.

Making / Production

Rowdy Rathore was produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ronnie Screwvala under the banner of UTV Motion Pictures. The script was written by Shiraz Ahmed, while the music was composed by Sajid-Wajid and lyrics were penned by Sameer Anjaan and Faiz Anwar.

The film was shot in various locations across India, including Mumbai and Karnataka. The action sequences and choreography were meticulously designed to enhance the overall entertainment value of the film.

Actors

• Akshay Kumar as Shiva/Rowdy Rathore: The central character of the film, Shiva is a small-time thief who becomes entangled in a dangerous situation when he is mistaken for a police officer.
• Sonakshi Sinha as Paro: Paro is a young girl who mistakes Shiva for her father and forms a bond with him.
• Paatil as Vikram Rathore: Vikram Rathore is a brave police officer whose identity Shiva assumes.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Rowdy Rathore is a remake of the Telugu film "Vikramarkudu," which was also directed by Prabhu Deva.
• The film was initially planned to be made with different actors, but Akshay Kumar was later signed for the lead role.
• Rowdy Rathore marks the return of the hit duo of Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha, who previously appeared together in the film "Joker."

Awards

Rowdy Rathore received several nominations at various award ceremonies, including the Filmfare Awards. However, it did not win any major awards.

Quotes

• "Don't angry me!" - Shiva
• "Rowdy Rathore ka jawaab nahi!" - Shiva
• "Aa raha hoon main!" - Shiva

Music, Soundtrack

• Rowdy Rathore features a popular soundtrack composed by Sajid-Wajid. Some of the notable songs from the film include "Dhadang Dhang," "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita," and "Aa Re Pritam Pyaare."
• The music of Rowdy Rathore became widely popular, with several songs topping music charts and becoming party anthems.