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Times Of India
Film review ·
8.0
The film may be a finely crafted drama, yet it unfolds with thriller pace, keeping you on the edge of the seat till the very end. Enjoy the experience of a revised and re-mixed story, well told.
Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 10 critic reviewsSharp dialogue and performances, but a screenplay that ties its own hands.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
- Praised: performances, dialogue, and pacing
- Criticised: loose screenplay and triteness
Audience
User score 7.0 out of 10 from 2 ratings, not enough ratings for a verdict yet
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What 10 critics are saying
Critical reception for Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster was broadly positive, with most reviewers praising its engaging screenplay, sharp dialogue, and strong performances, particularly appreciating director Tigmanshu Dhulia's ability to blend drama with thriller pacing. Several critics found it difficult to stop watching and recommended it without hesitation. Detractors, however, felt the film was let down by triteness and loose ends in its screenplay, with some noting that its production values and mood did not fully capitalize on its potential.
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Critic reviews (10)
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IBNLive
Film review ·
5.0it's inspired by a classic, but let down by its own triteness. Not a perfect film, but one that has its moments.
Top critic
Indian Express
Film review ·
4.0`Sahib Bibi aur Gangster' is one of those films which occasionally slides smoothly into top gear, but the ride overall bumps over traversed terrain.
DNA India
Film review ·
8.0Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster draws you in at the very start, keeps you hooked throughout, and ends on a high. In other words, you have very little reason to miss the film. Don't.
Glamsham
Film review ·
8.0This film can't be missed.
Bollywood Hungama
Film review ·
7.0On the whole, SAHEB BIWI AUR GANGSTER is a well-made film that works for its powerful plot, engaging script, commanding dialogue and super performances. Tigmanshu Dhulia has had the guts to do something unusual within commercial parameters and the effort needs to be lauded.
Hindustan Times
Film review ·
7.0This one is admirably inspired, is almost a sophomore effort. As you'd know, that's a pretty hefty compliment to pay.
Rediff
Film review ·
7.0Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster is made with the production values of the 90s. Such films ought to create a sense of mystique, if not larger-than-lifeness. Maqbool was classy because Bhardwaj made excellent use of mood and setting, and took his time to introduce elements into the plot.
Bollyspice
Film review ·
6.0Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster creates a world far removed from Guru Dutt's classic, and yet the two works are miraculously joined at the hip. Almost every character from the Guru Dutt film is replicated if not parodied in Dhulia's film.
KoiMoi
Film review ·
4.0On the whole, very moderately budgeted Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster is a fair entertainer but with a few loose ends in its screenplay. It will do fair business at the box-office in U.P., Bihar and other North Indian territories. Its business in the rest of the country will not be upto the mark. Its dialogues and performances are its biggest plus points – and these can prove to be good for augmenting its library value for sale of satellite rights and other electronic rights.
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Audience reviews (1)
2 ratings · user score 7.0
- Shashwat SisodiaSept 20196/10
'Saheb Biwi aur Gangster', depite its setting of the socio-politically triggered badlands, isn't quite as culturally contextual as it wants to be. And still, it has everything on the right place. And so, it works as hell! Tigmanshu Dhulia creates the badlands of Uttar Pradesh with a hint of Bhansali majesty and treats it like Anurag Kashyap's Dev. D. And that makes for riveting cinema. Starring Jimmy Sheirgill and Mahi Gill (a great couple in all aspects), it is centered on politics and sex getting hand-in-hand in modern India. With some impeccable and richly rewarding moments, it has its own moments. No, its far, far, far away from SBG of Guru Dutt and Mina Kumaari, but it is still enjoyable. Tigmanshu has well crafted the film because no film this year had so much, as in, moments than this one. It strongly capitalizes the role of Chhoti Rani played by Mahi Gill. I'm going with 3 stars for 'SBG'. Well, we've had better films this year previously, and further better films shall come. But for this time let's say it's really one of the best Hindi films of the year.
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Cast
Jimmy ShergillAditya Partap Singh
Randeep HoodaLalit/Babloo
Deepraj RanaKanhaiya
Vipin SharmaGainda Singh
Deepal ShawSuman
Mahie GillMadhavi
Shreya NarayanMahuva- Mukesh TyagiJaiswal
Mukti Mohan
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