Gangster (2006)
2h 0m | PG-13
An alcoholic barmaid is distraught when her former lover, a notorious gangster, re-enters her life. She is forced to relive painful past experiences and choose between the gangster and a pleasant singer she has found comfort in.
Director: Anurag Basu
Studio: Bhatt Productions
Genre: Romance, Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
Video: 720p
Cast
Kangana Ranaut
as Simran
Emraan Hashmi
as Akash
Shiney Ahuja
as Daya Shankar
Hitanshu Lodhiya
as Bittu
Vicky Ahuja
as Usman
Gulshan Grover
as Khan Bhai
Reviews
Slow paced in parts and doesn't have any major cast performances, but <em>'Gangster'</em> is still a rather good film. The premise and what it sets up means it remains interesting, even if it does move a little too leisurely in certain moments. The film takes a turn at some point, which actually did surprise me I won't lie - it's nicely done. I can't say I'll remember the performances of Emraan Hashmi (Akash), debutant Kangana Ranaut (Simran) or Shiney Ahuja (Daya), but what they produce is satisfactory for the film itself - they all fit. It gets drawn into the melancholy and musical numbers too much, while the run time is overly extended, but the thrill-ish action is fairly enjoyable. All in all, it's more than watchable.