Dhokha
Encyclopedia
Dhokha is a Bollywood film starring Muzammil Ibrahim and Tulip Joshi
in the lead roles. It is directed by Pooja Bhatt
, produced by Mukesh Bhatt
and music by M. M. Keeravani. The film revolves around a moderate Indian Muslim cop, who wakes up and to his horror, discovers that his wife, who had recently been killed in a bomb blast, is accused of being a perpetrator as opposed to a victim of that very crime.
), Zaid's wife. Zaid finds it hard to believe on seeing his wife's dead body, and claims that he had dropped her at the train station. Zaid is inspected by the ATS (Anti Terrorism Squad) is called off duty temporarily by ATS Chief Raj Mehra (Gulshan Grover
), but stands firm to his statement that his wife could not be the terrorist responsible.
One day he gets a postal DVD at his home, and it consists of his wife's dying testimonial, in which she accepted that she is the responsible terrorist. Not believing what he has seen, Zaid decides to visit Sarah's Grandfather Saeed Noor Bux (Anupam Kher
). Upon meeting him, Saeed reveals a rather shocking story. Sarah's father had been arrested by the Local Police, and had been beaten as he was suspected for terrorist activities. While being interrogated, he dies. The Police hides his body, claims that he has ran to Pakistan, and was found guilty of being a terrorist.
When Saeed complains about this incident to higher authorities, Sarah, her brother Imran (Abhay Sacchar) and he himself are arrested by the Inspector, and are forced to sign a statement that they don't want to investigate this case. Upon refusal, they make nude videos of Sarah. After Saeed is forced to sign the statement, the inspector (Ashutosh Rana
) asks Saeed and Imran to go home, takes Sarah to a cell, and rapes her. Due to this incident, Sarah and her brother start meeting a Molvi (Islamic Preacher) (Munish Makhija), who conveys them to lay their lives by killing Non-Muslims. While Sarah was first in the league, her brother has been missing for a month, and might follow the her.
Zaid, horrified by this tale, tries to find Sarah's brother Imran, and finds him when he is being prepared to blast himself in a few days. As a result of chasing him, he finds out the Molvi behind this, and shares harsh words with him. Later he is kidnapped by the Molvi's men, and is about to be killed, when he fights for his life, and after escaping, tries to find Imran. He pleads with the ATS not to arrest Imran, and brings him to his senses, convincing him to take off the bomb.
It is later shown that the corrupt Inspector is arrested, and sentenced. Saeed and Imran win the case with the help of Zaid. Zaid is restored back to his rank, and resumes duty, while explaining the to the senior police officers regarding how they force terrorists to be born because of not being able to give them justice.
Tulip Joshi
Tulip Joshi is an Indian actress who has appeared in Bollywood.-Early life:Joshi was born in Mumbai to a Gujarati Indian father and an Armenian Lebanese mother. She was brought up in Mumbai where she attended the Jamnabai Narsee School, and later Mithibai College from where she graduated majoring...
in the lead roles. It is directed by Pooja Bhatt
Pooja Bhatt
Pooja Bhatt is an Indian film actress and model, currently devoting time to film production and direction. She is the daughter of Indian film director Mahesh Bhatt.-Early life:...
, produced by Mukesh Bhatt
Mukesh Bhatt
Mukesh Bhatt , is an Indian film producer, who has produced several Bollywood films. He is the younger brother of director, Mahesh Bhatt and also the co-owner of the production company, Vishesh Films, set up in 1986...
and music by M. M. Keeravani. The film revolves around a moderate Indian Muslim cop, who wakes up and to his horror, discovers that his wife, who had recently been killed in a bomb blast, is accused of being a perpetrator as opposed to a victim of that very crime.
Plot
Inspector Zaid Ahmed (Muzammil Ibrahim) is notified during on duty that there has been a bomb blast at a mall. After investigation, it is found out that the suicide bomber responsible was Sarah Khan (Tulip JoshiTulip Joshi
Tulip Joshi is an Indian actress who has appeared in Bollywood.-Early life:Joshi was born in Mumbai to a Gujarati Indian father and an Armenian Lebanese mother. She was brought up in Mumbai where she attended the Jamnabai Narsee School, and later Mithibai College from where she graduated majoring...
), Zaid's wife. Zaid finds it hard to believe on seeing his wife's dead body, and claims that he had dropped her at the train station. Zaid is inspected by the ATS (Anti Terrorism Squad) is called off duty temporarily by ATS Chief Raj Mehra (Gulshan Grover
Gulshan Grover
Gulshan Grover is an Indian actor, who has acted in over 400 films through a career spanning over 30 years.Gulshan Grover is one of the first Indian actors to have made a successful transition from Bollywood into Hollywood and international Cinema....
), but stands firm to his statement that his wife could not be the terrorist responsible.
One day he gets a postal DVD at his home, and it consists of his wife's dying testimonial, in which she accepted that she is the responsible terrorist. Not believing what he has seen, Zaid decides to visit Sarah's Grandfather Saeed Noor Bux (Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher is an Indian actor who has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays. Though mainly appearing in Bollywood films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well...
). Upon meeting him, Saeed reveals a rather shocking story. Sarah's father had been arrested by the Local Police, and had been beaten as he was suspected for terrorist activities. While being interrogated, he dies. The Police hides his body, claims that he has ran to Pakistan, and was found guilty of being a terrorist.
When Saeed complains about this incident to higher authorities, Sarah, her brother Imran (Abhay Sacchar) and he himself are arrested by the Inspector, and are forced to sign a statement that they don't want to investigate this case. Upon refusal, they make nude videos of Sarah. After Saeed is forced to sign the statement, the inspector (Ashutosh Rana
Ashutosh Rana
Ashutosh Rana , born Ashutosh Jaisingh Neekhra is an Indian actor working in the Hindi Film Industry and the Telugu Film Industry.-Biography:...
) asks Saeed and Imran to go home, takes Sarah to a cell, and rapes her. Due to this incident, Sarah and her brother start meeting a Molvi (Islamic Preacher) (Munish Makhija), who conveys them to lay their lives by killing Non-Muslims. While Sarah was first in the league, her brother has been missing for a month, and might follow the her.
Zaid, horrified by this tale, tries to find Sarah's brother Imran, and finds him when he is being prepared to blast himself in a few days. As a result of chasing him, he finds out the Molvi behind this, and shares harsh words with him. Later he is kidnapped by the Molvi's men, and is about to be killed, when he fights for his life, and after escaping, tries to find Imran. He pleads with the ATS not to arrest Imran, and brings him to his senses, convincing him to take off the bomb.
It is later shown that the corrupt Inspector is arrested, and sentenced. Saeed and Imran win the case with the help of Zaid. Zaid is restored back to his rank, and resumes duty, while explaining the to the senior police officers regarding how they force terrorists to be born because of not being able to give them justice.
Cast
- Muzammil Ibrahim ... Zaid Ahmed
- Tulip JoshiTulip JoshiTulip Joshi is an Indian actress who has appeared in Bollywood.-Early life:Joshi was born in Mumbai to a Gujarati Indian father and an Armenian Lebanese mother. She was brought up in Mumbai where she attended the Jamnabai Narsee School, and later Mithibai College from where she graduated majoring...
... Sarah - Abhay Sacchar ... Imran (Sarah's Brother)
- Anupam KherAnupam KherAnupam Kher is an Indian actor who has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays. Though mainly appearing in Bollywood films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well...
... Saeed (Sarah's Grandfather) - Aushima Sawhney ... Nandini (Zaid's old Girl friend)
- Gulshan GroverGulshan GroverGulshan Grover is an Indian actor, who has acted in over 400 films through a career spanning over 30 years.Gulshan Grover is one of the first Indian actors to have made a successful transition from Bollywood into Hollywood and international Cinema....
... ATS Chief Raj Mehra - Ashutosh RanaAshutosh RanaAshutosh Rana , born Ashutosh Jaisingh Neekhra is an Indian actor working in the Hindi Film Industry and the Telugu Film Industry.-Biography:...
... Corrupt and Guilty Police Officer - Priyanka SharmaPriyanka SharmaPriyanka Sharma is an Indian VJ and actress. She was born in Ghaziabad, India and later moved to Jhansi. She attended Lady Shri Ram College for Women in Delhi....
- Anupam ShyamAnupam ShyamAnupam Shyam born Anupam Shyam Ojha on 20 September 1957 is an Indian film and television actor, who usually plays villainous or character roles. He most known for his role of Thakur Sajjan Singh in STAR Plus TV series Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya...
- Vineet KumarVineet KumarVineet Kumar is a veteran actor, well known for playing negative roles. He has done a number of Hindi films and television serials. He is sometimes credited as Vinit Kumar or Binit Kumar.-Early life:...
- Bhanu Uday
- Raj Saluja
- Munish Makhija