🎬 Film · Hindi

Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 (2012)

Name: Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1
Director: Anurag Kashyap
Genre: drama film, crime thriller film
Released: 2012
Duration: 160 min
Cast: Richa Chadha, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Huma Qureshi, Piyush Mishra, Jaideep Ahlawat

⏱ 160 min drama film crime thriller film

Plot

2012 film directed by Anurag Kashyap

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Why Watch This

Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 delivers a ferocious, blood‑soaked chronicle of a decades‑long feud in the coal‑rich town of Dhanbad, blending brutal crime drama with razor‑sharp dark humor. Its sprawling ensemble, unforgettable dialogue and raw, handheld aesthetic make it a landmark of Indian independent cinema.

Best For

Crime thriller fans, Indian cinema enthusiasts, Dark drama lovers, Anurag Kashyap fans, Cult film seekers

The CinePearl Take

Director Anurag Kashyap masterfully balances an epic timeline with a kinetic, almost documentary‑like pace, keeping the audience breathless. Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s breakout performance as the volatile Faizal Khan is a tour de force, anchoring the chaos with magnetic intensity. The film’s thematic core—power, betrayal, and the cyclical nature of violence—is amplified by an electrifying soundtrack that feels both period‑specific and timeless.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Anurag Kashyap
Cast: Richa Chadha, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Huma Qureshi, Piyush Mishra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Reema Sen, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Manoj Bajpai, Vineet Kumar Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, Zeishan Quadri, Rajkummar Rao, Jameel Khan
Writer: Zeishan Quadri

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