The magic Anurag Kashyap wove into the big black screen called Gangs of Wasseypur is being brought back, yet again. For, this was an adrenaline-driving saga that goes on to define the aura of Indian gangster films. Divided into two parts, the movie was first released in 2012.
The status that it has reached since then is something that most filmmakers would desire, and it is yet again coming on the screen for the fans to dip into the world of ruth. The cinephiles are pretty stoked to revisit GOW as it announced to hit cinemas, to live the madness and thrill of the Gangs of Wasseypur.
Wasseypur Returns: Fans Await the Cinematic Re-release
It was Anurag Kashyap, himself, who shared the news of Gangs of Wasseypur returning back to the big screens. The director wasn’t short of excited when he took to Instagram and wrote, “In three days, the Gang will be back again. GOW back in cinemas.” This has built a lot of excitement among fans and new discoverers alike, all ready to plunge themselves head-first into the coal-soiled world of Wasseypur where vendettas and ambitions collide in a bloody struggle to assume power.
The Ensemble Cast: The Soul of Gangs of Wasseypur
The ensemble cast is the soul of “Gangs of Wasseypur”. Manoj Bajpayee, who leads from the front in this powerhouse performance, actually carries the film. Enter the new whiz kids of Bollywood: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Richa Chadha, Huma Qureshi, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, and Jaideep Ahlawat. Be the on-screen camaraderie’s or brutalities, it was a narration that one shall not forget.
Recent Posts
The Saga Unfolds
1. Part 1 (Released on June 22, 2012)
– Introduces us to the tussle of power, rivalries, and bloody history of Wasseypur.
– It is to this untampered view of violence and ambition that an audience immediately got hooked to.
2. Part 2 (Released on August 8, 2012)
Continuing the saga deep into the dark secrets within the family
Getting tenser, it’s building up to a great climax which will leave the viewers gasping for breath.
International Acclaim for Hindi Cinema
“Gangs of Wasseypur” broke across borders. It was screened in its entirety at the prestigious Cannes Directors’ Fortnight-a rare privilege for Hindi-language cinema. Global audiences were smitten with the film’s authenticity and matter-of-fact storytelling.
The Soundtrack
To that was added the evocative soundtrack by Sneha Khanwalkar and Piyush Mishra. The lyrics, though by Mishra and Varun Grover, connected with the audience and moved the emotional bar of the movie forward. Numbers like “Womaniya” and “Kaala Rey” became anthems which continued to hum long after the credits rolled.
A Second Lease for the Audience
For those who missed it in the first go, Gangs of Wasseypur, or fans who would love to revisit the madness, the re-release is back. Audiences can experience Wasseypur between August 30 and September 5. The tickets available are at just Rs 149, making it a very accessible treat to all the die-hard fans and first-time viewers. Whether you are re-encountering your old favorite like Faizal Khan or coming face-to-face with the tapestry that is the strength of this film’s story for the very first time, at its core, this is a game-changing reincarnation
Gangs of Wasseypur is indeed an epic film which has almost redefined the very formula of a gangster movie with its daring narration, charismatic characters, and perfect detailing toward crime and power. So here we are: back on the big screen, where audiences will buckle up for a roller-coaster ride of revenge, corruption, and family ties. A film by Anurag Kashyap is no mere film; it is a bloody epic that will never be forgotten. So, grab your chance to peek at this cult classic, risen anew from the dead world of cinema.
Web Stories
