Ugly Aur Pagli
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Ugly Aur Pagli is a 2008 Bollywood
film starring Ranvir Shorey
and Mallika Sherawat
. It is directed by Sachin Khot and produced by Pritish Nandy
. The film tells the story of the strange relationship between a young Mumbai
engineering student and a girl he meets on the train.
Ugly Aur Pagli is a remake of the Korea
n movie My Sassy Girl
; many scenes coincide exactly with the original film.
) is an engineering student who has been studying engineering for the last ten years. He is a carefree lifestyle guy, which involves partying with friends and not caring about his responsibilities. And one cold winter night on way back to home at VT station in Mumbai he meets a drunk Kuhu (Mallika Sherawat
).
Kabir thinks that his life-long dream of having a girlfriend has come true, but for Kuhu he’s just a loser she wants to take for a ride. She makes him dance around in circles, run semi naked, ride cycles without seats, wear high heeled ladies shoes and so on. Kuhu, who is coping with a personal crisis, feels that the only way she can overcome it is to put someone else through misery. Kabir becomes the guinea pig and has to cope with the insane demands and tantrums of Kuhu.
Initially wary of Kuhu, Kabir slowly eases up to her and understands her feelings. The story takes a turn when Kabir discovers the true meaning of Kuhu's actions, and their implications follow.
with lyrics by Amitabh Varma.
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
film starring Ranvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey is an Indian actor and former VJ. Since making his debut in Ek Chotisi Love Story , he has starred in a number of high profile films such as Jism and Lakshya...
and Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat is a former Indian model, now working as an actress in mainly Bollywood films. Known for her bold onscreen attitude, Sherawat has been frequently featured in the media as a sex symbol...
. It is directed by Sachin Khot and produced by Pritish Nandy
Pritish Nandy
Pritish Nandy is a Indian poet, painter, journalist, politician, media and television personality, animal activist and film producer. He is Bengali by ethnicity. He was member of Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament representing Maharashtra based party Shiv Sena...
. The film tells the story of the strange relationship between a young Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
engineering student and a girl he meets on the train.
Ugly Aur Pagli is a remake of the Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
n movie My Sassy Girl
My Sassy Girl
My Sassy Girl is a 2001 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Kwak Jae-yong. It tells the story of a man's chance meeting with a drunk girl on the train which changes his life...
; many scenes coincide exactly with the original film.
Plot
Kabir (Ranvir ShoreyRanvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey is an Indian actor and former VJ. Since making his debut in Ek Chotisi Love Story , he has starred in a number of high profile films such as Jism and Lakshya...
) is an engineering student who has been studying engineering for the last ten years. He is a carefree lifestyle guy, which involves partying with friends and not caring about his responsibilities. And one cold winter night on way back to home at VT station in Mumbai he meets a drunk Kuhu (Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat is a former Indian model, now working as an actress in mainly Bollywood films. Known for her bold onscreen attitude, Sherawat has been frequently featured in the media as a sex symbol...
).
Kabir thinks that his life-long dream of having a girlfriend has come true, but for Kuhu he’s just a loser she wants to take for a ride. She makes him dance around in circles, run semi naked, ride cycles without seats, wear high heeled ladies shoes and so on. Kuhu, who is coping with a personal crisis, feels that the only way she can overcome it is to put someone else through misery. Kabir becomes the guinea pig and has to cope with the insane demands and tantrums of Kuhu.
Initially wary of Kuhu, Kabir slowly eases up to her and understands her feelings. The story takes a turn when Kabir discovers the true meaning of Kuhu's actions, and their implications follow.
Reception
The film had a mixed critical reception. There was praise for performances from the lead pair and censure for the film's plot.Box office
Ugly Aur Pagli grossed approximately in its first week. Worldwide, the film grossed slightly over $1 million.Cast
- Mallika SherawatMallika SherawatMallika Sherawat is a former Indian model, now working as an actress in mainly Bollywood films. Known for her bold onscreen attitude, Sherawat has been frequently featured in the media as a sex symbol...
... Kuhumini - Ranvir ShoreyRanvir ShoreyRanvir Shorey is an Indian actor and former VJ. Since making his debut in Ek Chotisi Love Story , he has starred in a number of high profile films such as Jism and Lakshya...
... Kabir - Manish (VJ Manish) ... Kabir's Friend
- Tinu Anand ... Kuhu's father
- Sushmita MukherjeeSushmita Mukherjee-Personal life:She was married to director Sudhir Mishra, they later divorced after which she married Actor, Producer and Civil Activist Raaja Bundela and has two children.- Movies :*Rakht Charitra *Christopher Swartz...
... Kuhu's mother - 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....
- Vihang Nayak
- Bharti Achrekar
- Payal RohatgiPayal RohatgiPayal Rohatgi is an Indian actress and model who appears in Bollywood films.-Early life:Rohatgi was born in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, India. She is the daughter of Veena Rohatgi and Shashank Rohatgi. She has a brother named Gaurav Rohatgi. She was brought up in a middle class family and grew up in...
... Guest Appearance - Sapna Bhavnani ... Guest Appearance
- Zeenat AmanZeenat AmanZeenat Aman is an Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi films, notably in the 1970s and 1980s. She was the second runner up in the Miss India Contest and went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific in 1970...
... Special Appearance
Music
The film's music was composed by Anu MalikAnu Malik
Anu Malik , born Anwar Sardaar Malik, is a famous music director in the Hindi film industry. Son of veteran music director Sardar Malek, Anu Malik made his debut as a music composer in the year 1977. After a considerable period of struggle, the 90's welcomed Anu with hits like 'Phir Teri Kahani...
with lyrics by Amitabh Varma.
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, Anushka ManchandaAnushka ManchandaAnushka Manchanda is an Indian singer, model, an ex-Channel [V] -VJ and was a member of the Indian pop girl group Viva!.-Biography:... - "Karle Gunaah II" - Ishq BectorIshq BectorIshQ Bector is an Indo Canadian singer, performer, songwriter, composer, producer and Hip Hop artist.-Beginnings:Born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada, he was also part of a Canadian Hip Hop group- Frek Sho,....
, Krishana - "Karle Gunaah (Remix By DJ Amyth)" - Ishq BectorIshq BectorIshQ Bector is an Indo Canadian singer, performer, songwriter, composer, producer and Hip Hop artist.-Beginnings:Born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada, he was also part of a Canadian Hip Hop group- Frek Sho,....
, Anushka ManchandaAnushka ManchandaAnushka Manchanda is an Indian singer, model, an ex-Channel [V] -VJ and was a member of the Indian pop girl group Viva!.-Biography:... - "Shut Up, Aa Nachle" - Anmol MalikAnmol MalikAnmol Malik is a playback singer in Indian movie. She is the daughter of famous music director Anu Malik.-Early life:Anu Malik never thought he would have children after his wife had 4 still births....
, Vasundhara DasVasundhara DasVasundhara Das born 1977, is an Indian singer and actress. She has acted in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. She is the co-founder of world music band Arya. As a playback singer, she is best remembered for singing "Shakalaka Baby" from the Tamil film Mudhalvan, which was also her debut...
, Dibyendu Mukherji - "Talli" - Anu MalikAnu MalikAnu Malik , born Anwar Sardaar Malik, is a famous music director in the Hindi film industry. Son of veteran music director Sardar Malek, Anu Malik made his debut as a music composer in the year 1977. After a considerable period of struggle, the 90's welcomed Anu with hits like 'Phir Teri Kahani...
, Hard KaurHard KaurHard Kaur , also known as Hardkaur, is an Indian rapper and hip hop singer, as well as playback singer in Hindi films; she is the first female Indian rapper -Early life:...
, Mika Singh - "Talli II" - Anmol MalikAnmol MalikAnmol Malik is a playback singer in Indian movie. She is the daughter of famous music director Anu Malik.-Early life:Anu Malik never thought he would have children after his wife had 4 still births....
, Hard KaurHard KaurHard Kaur , also known as Hardkaur, is an Indian rapper and hip hop singer, as well as playback singer in Hindi films; she is the first female Indian rapper -Early life:... - "Talli (Remix By DJ Amyth)" - Anmol MalikAnmol MalikAnmol Malik is a playback singer in Indian movie. She is the daughter of famous music director Anu Malik.-Early life:Anu Malik never thought he would have children after his wife had 4 still births....
, Hard KaurHard KaurHard Kaur , also known as Hardkaur, is an Indian rapper and hip hop singer, as well as playback singer in Hindi films; she is the first female Indian rapper -Early life:...
, Mika Singh, J.J - "Yaad Teri Aaye" - Mohit ChauhanMohit ChauhanMohit Chauhan is an Indian pop and playback singer, most known for his romantic ballads. He started his career singing Indian pop songs with the band Silk Route, which released two albums, Boondein and Pehchan. The song "Dooba Dooba" became a rave in the Indipop music scene. However, the band...
- "Ye Nazar" - Sunidhi ChauhanSunidhi ChauhanSunidhi Chauhan is an Indian playback singer, best known for her Hindi film songs in Bollywood. She has also recorded songs for Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Assamese and Gujarati films and is credited with over 2000 songs....
, ShaanShaan (singer)Shaan , is an Indian playback singer, and television host. He hosted the shows Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs, Star Voice of India and "Star Voice of India 2"...