Bombay to Bangkok
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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
|name = Bombay to Bangkok
|image = bombaytobangkok.jpg
|caption = Movie poster for Bombay to Bangkok
|writer = Nagesh Kukunoor
|starring = Shreyas Talpade
Lena Christensen
|director = Nagesh Kukunoor
|producer = Elahe Hiptoola
Rahul Puri
|music = Songs:
Pritam
Salim-Sulaiman
Ronnie-Shirish
Sukhwinder Singh
Background Score:
Salim-Sulaiman
|editing = Sanjib Datta
| studio = Mukta Searchlight Films
SIC Productions
| distributor = Eros International{{cite web|title=Eros strikes deal with Mukta|website=Variety|first=Patrick|last=Frater|date=21 November 2007|access-date=1 March 2023|url=https://variety.com/2007/film/news/eros-strikes-deal-with-mukta-1117976371/amp/}}
|cinematography = Sudeep Chatterjee
|released = {{Film date|df=y|2008|01|11}}
|language = Hindi
| runtime = 169 minutes
|country = India
}}
Bombay to Bangkok is a 2008 Indian Hindi comedy film written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, starring Shreyas Talpade and Lena Christensen.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/Hackneyed-themes-new-nuances/article15941889.ece|title=Hackneyed themes, new nuances|date=8 November 2009|via=www.thehindu.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bombay-to-bangkok/|title=Bombay to Bangkok|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=31 July 2021}} The film is produced by Elahe Hiptoola, and Rahul Puri.
Plot
Shankar, a chef in desperate need of money, steals from the local don and escapes by tagging along with a team of doctors heading for relief work in Bangkok. Unfortunately, he loses the all-important money bag in the chaos.
In Bangkok, his world turns upside down at a massage parlour where he bumps into Jasmine. The hitch is, she is all Thai, and he can't converse with her at all. A ray of hope comes his way the next day when Jasmine turns up desperately in need of a doctor.
Shankar, posing as a doctor along with his Sikh buddy Rachinder, jumps into this whirlpool, while Jasmine soon gets pulled into his bumbling adventures while running away from the don and his son, Jamal.
Cast
- Shreyas Talpade as Shankar Singh / Dr. Bhatawdekar (fake)
- Lena Christensen as Jasmine
- Vijay Maurya as Jamal Khan (Jam-K)
- Yatin Karyekar as Dr. Yatin Tripathi
- Manmeet Singh as Rachinder Singh (Rash)
- Jeneva Talwar as Dr. Rati
- Naseeruddin Shah as Don Khan, Jamal's father (special appearance)
Soundtrack
{{Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = We Are Same Same but different
| extra1 = KK and Shreyas Talpade
| length1 =
| music1 = Salim-Sulaiman
| title2 = Dheere Dheere
| extra2 = Zubeen Garg
| length2 =
| music2 = Ronnie-Shirish
| title3 = Jaani O Jaani
| extra3 = Zubeen Garg
| length3 =
| music3 = Salim-Sulaiman
| title4 = Dil Ka Haal Sune Dil Dilwala
| extra4 = Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan
| length4 =
| music4 = Pritam
| title5 = Bombay Ho Bangkok
| extra5 = Sukhwinder Singh
| length5 =
| music5 = Sukhwinder Singh
}}
Reception
Sonia Chopra of Sify gave the film 3 out of 5, writing ″Bombay to Bangkok is recommended for a one-time watch for its breezy tone, a few funny moments and a stupendous performance by Talpade.″{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/bombay-to-bangkok-review--pclw3offgfjdb.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615012311/https://www.sify.com/movies/bombay-to-bangkok-review--pclw3offgfjdb.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 June 2020|title=Review : Bombay to Bangkok (2008)|website=Sify}}
Conversely, Khalid Mohamed of Hindustan Times gave the film 2 out of 5, ″This could have been a fun movie if it had strived for quality. No one did. So, do yourself a favour, fly over this Kukunoor’s nest. Or weep.″{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/review-bombay-to-bangkok/story-66OD6CrbFvr2vgyAHlDD8N.html|title=Review: Bombay to Bangkok|date=18 January 2008|website=Hindustan Times}} Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM gave the film 1.5 out of 5, writing ″Shreyas is a fine actor and he proves his abilities yet again. Lena, the Thai actress, is equally competent. The actor enacting the role of Rachinder is good. Vijay Maurya is excellent. Yateen Karyekar is alright. Naseeruddin Shah is there for just one scene. On the whole, BOMBAY TO BANGKOK has a few enjoyable moments, but that's about it.″{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bombay-to-bangkok/critic-review/bombay-to-bangkok-movie-review/|title=Bombay To Bangkok Review 1.5/5 | Bombay To Bangkok Movie Review | Bombay To Bangkok 2008 Public Review | Film Review|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://bombaytobangkok.erosentertainment.com/}}
- {{IMDb title|1159917}}
{{Nagesh Kukunoor}}
{{Subhash Ghai}}
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Category:2000s Hindi-language films
Category:2008 romantic comedy-drama films
Category:Films set in Thailand
Category:Films about con artists
Category:Indian romantic comedy-drama films