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Movie review: Babumoshai Bandookbaaz misses the target

Though it has the trappings of cult gangster and hinterland films, movie lacks any punch

Babumoshai Bandookbaaz
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Babumoshai Bandookbaaz

Ranjita Ganesan
Babumoshai Bandookbaaz may have most trappings of a no-holds-barred, Gangs of Wasseypur-esque thriller, but this tale about a small-town contract killer makes a somewhat dull bang. Nawazuddin Siddiqui, common to both films, has built for himself a dedicated following as evidenced by even a thin Friday-morning crowd at the cinemas indulging in hoots and claps. Yet, this is a less-than-optimum performance by him in what is a rather unnecessary film.

Babu Bihari (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) is an expert marksman, who makes a living disposing of pesky opponents for local politicians. He also has a penchant for Ray-Ban sunglasses and sweaty lovemaking, at