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Black Friday is a 2007 Indian gangster film offering a stark portrayal of the 1993 Mumbai bombings. The movie depicts the chaotic aftermath and the police's investigative efforts through a largely non-linear narrative. It’s notable for its unflinching realism and exploration of violence, corruption, and societal breakdown during a major terrorist event. Primarily aimed at audiences interested in true crime stories, particularly those fascinated by Indian organized crime and historical investigations, it provides a detailed, though controversial, account of the tragedy.
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Black Friday ranks #7 of 101 in the Gangster Film ranking, behind Scarface (1983), ahead of Company.
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Why was Anurag Kashyap's Black Friday delayed in India?
The film was held back while the court case concerning the 1993 Bombay bombings was still underway. Although completed earlier, it received its Indian theatrical release in 2007 after the trial court delivered its judgment.
Is Black Friday based on a true story or a novel?
It is based on journalist S. Hussain Zaidi's nonfiction book Black Friday: The True Story of the Bombay Bomb Blasts. The film dramatizes the bombings, police investigation, arrests, and conspirators' movements.
Who plays the investigating officer in Black Friday?
Kay Kay Menon plays Rakesh Maria, the police officer leading the investigation. The cast also includes Pavan Malhotra as Tiger Memon and Aditya Srivastava as Badshah Khan.
Did Indian Ocean compose the music for Black Friday?
Yes, the band Indian Ocean created the film's songs and score. "Bharam Bhaap Ke" and "Kandisa" contribute to the documentary-like intensity of Anurag Kashyap's film.
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