Gangs Of Wasseypur | 100 Years Of Indian Cinema | Under Lens

Face of Indian Indie scene, Anurag Kashyap blended Sergio Leone and Tarantino with City Of God and created a film spanning over 3 generations. The epic was a two part film that shocked Indian cinema. It was a perfect amalgamation of mainstream and parallel cinema. GOW is a perfect example of how folklore can be adapted in modern context without losing the relevance.

GOW is story of three families – Singhs, Khans and Qureshis. Told from Khans’ point of view, film never becomes judgmental or holds a moral ground. The bottom line from the first act is revenge and in the end it culminates spirally. The narrative beautifully uses fiction and reality as the medium to present the story. At no point it tries to digress from the context.

Based in Bihar, the story is set in Dhanbad and Wasseypur. Infact, Wasseypur is the epicenter of everything that happens in the story. Qureshis were responsible for Shahid Khan (first Khan) ouster from Wasseypur. Ramadheer Singh was responsible for his death. Sardar, son of Shahid, vows to take revenge which is completed by his son Faisal. The saga successfully covers the span of over six decades and leaves a bloody trail.

Trivia: Tigmanshu Dhulia and Piyush Mishra were given the choice to pick a character – Nasir (cousin of Shahid) or Ramadheer Singh. Rest is history.