This film directed by the relatively unknown Director Sriram Raghavan was a delight to watch. The story of five smugglers caught in a chase to earn a substantial sum of money is dealt in a style that is fast paced and intelligent. The lead character of Vicky (aka Johnny Gaddar)is brought to life by the superb histrionic skills of Neil Nitin Mukesh. The other members of the gang- the aging ,in-love with his wife Dharmendra ,the hen –pecked ,gambling-addict husband played by the brilliant Vinay Pathak only serve as icing to the cake. My pick of the lot would undoubtedly be the wily, over confident Shardul who is unable to see the flowering romance between his wife (Rimi Sen) and the smart and handsome Vicky. Zakir Hussain if you have trouble remembering was impressive in “Ab tak Chappan”and in a bit role in “Sarkar”. The fans of Quentin Tarantino can rejoice. Now, you have a home-grown Raghavan. The Hindi film industry is evolving with its style of story –telling and well –etched –out characters and Johnny Gaddar is a positive start.
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