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Hindi CINEMA · 2009
Barah Aana
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Overview
Barah Aana is a comedy of real life set in today's Mumbai. The story revolves around three unlikely friends: a driver (Naseeruddin Shah), a watchman (Vijay Raaz) and a waiter (Arjun Mathur). The driver is an older man, stoic but dependable. The watchman, in his 30's, is a pushover at work but otherwise mischievous. The waiter is a young, swaggering chap, brimming with ambition. Living together, their different attitudes make for an interesting banter.At some point, misfortune befalls the watchman, and due to a series of chance events, he stumbles into a crime. Striking upon a seemingly low-risk way to make good money, and discovering a new sense of self-confidence, he tries to entice the others to join him in a series of such crimes. Cat and mouse games ensue between the three as personalities change, but events soon spiral out of control, leading them in a direction that none of them had ever wanted to take...
A closer look
Barah Aana (2009) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Comedy, Drama. Directed by Raja Menon. The cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Violante Placido, Vijay Raaz. Runtime: 97 minutes.
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Barah Aana FAQs
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What is the original language of Barah Aana?
Barah Aana is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Barah Aana?
Our source metadata lists 13 March 2009. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Barah Aana?
The listed director is Raja Menon.
Who is in the cast of Barah Aana?
The available cast credits include Naseeruddin Shah, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Violante Placido, Vijay Raaz, Arjun Mathur. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Barah Aana?
The recorded runtime is 97 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Barah Aana?
The source lists these genres: Comedy, Drama.
What is Barah Aana about?
Barah Aana is a comedy of real life set in today's Mumbai. The story revolves around three unlikely friends: a driver (Naseeruddin Shah), a watchman (Vijay Raaz) and a waiter (Arjun Mathur). The driver is an older man, stoic but dependable. The watchman, in his 30's, is a pushover at work but otherwise mischievous. The waiter is a young, swaggering chap, brimming with ambition. Living together, their different attitudes make for an interesting banter.At some point, misfortune befalls the watchman, and due to a series of chance events, he stumbles into a crime. Striking upon a seemingly low-risk way to make good money, and discovering a new sense of self-confidence, he tries to entice the others to join him in a series of such crimes. Cat and mouse games ensue between the three as personalities change, but events soon spiral out of control, leading them in a direction that none of them had ever wanted to take...
