11 Reasons 'Bangistan' Is Not Just Another Ordinary Comedy

Critic Karan Anshuman's directorial debut Bangistan, starring Ritesh Deshmukh and Pulkit Samrat, is a satire on terrorism. Yes, you read that right. It's actually a movie that has a pretty usual plot-line framed in a different way. We've all seen Bollywood films, depicting true incidents based on terrorism. And while they were well made, it¡¯s time for us to look at this issue with a different perspective.

Take a look at why you need to watch Bangistan.

1. The unusually thought storyline.

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The story is about two budding terrorists. The issue of terrorism has been portrayed in a different manner, and the movie promises to bring something out of the blue.

2. The crew of the movie had to get permission to carry fake bombs.

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Since the movie is about two aspiring suicide bombers, it includes a lot of scenes of bombings and blasts. The makers of the film had to get special permissions from the respective authorities to carry fake bombs that looked exactly like real explosives.

3. The song 'Maula' from the film perfectly reflects the mess created in the name of religion.

Watch the video and see for yourself.

4. "¡®Housefull¡¯, ¡®Dhamaal¡¯, and ¡®Masti¡¯ were physical comedies having slapstick and loud humour, but ¡®Bangistan¡¯ is poker face.¡±

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Riteish Deshmukh, who plays the lead role of an aspiring terrorist with Pulkit Samrat, recently commented on the movie.

5. The characters in the film decide to swap their religion.

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In order to destroy the other community.

6. Comedic timing where Riteish and Pulkit are concerned.

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We know how well both these actors have entertained us in their respective films. To see them as a duo in Bangistan only promises us laughs.

7. The movie stars Jacqueline Fernandez in a cameo.

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If you are a die hard fan, then you cannot miss watching this film.

8. All of B-Town has been praising the trailer.

SRK wished the team all the best for their success on Twitter.

Best of luck to the Bangers of Bangistan - http://t.co/p73YlP4qaF¡± no shanti only kranti¡­.

¡ª Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 11, 2015

Karan Johar and Sidharth Malhotra chipped in as well.

http://t.co/lXroz8HWBe seems like one helluva ride!!! All the best EXCEL.and @krnx @Riteishd your comic timing is impeccable!!!

¡ª Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 12, 2015

@Riteishd bang on funny trailer looks awesome,eager to watch can't wait @FarOutAkhtar @ritesh_sid #BangistanTrailer

¡ª Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) June 12, 2015

9. Pulkit Samrat got the opportunity to enact a scene from 'Taxi Driver' (1976).

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It is every actor's dream to enact the iconic scene from the movie Taxi Driver starring Robert De Niro, "You talkin' to me?". Fortunately, Pulkit Samrat has become the first actor to enact the same scene in Bangistan.

10. The movie digs deep into Al-Qaeda.

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There are scenes in the movie that show how youngsters are brainwashed into becoming a part of terrorist organisations.

11. "Architecture for construction, Al-Qaeda for destruction" - Riteish Deshmukh

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Take a look at this Al-Qaeda application form and you will surely agree with the actor.

Bangistan, after receiving a UA certificate and six verbal cuts, is all set to release on 7th August. If you haven't seen the trailer, see it here.