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Mumbai’s King 2012
Mumbai Cha Raja (original title)
1h 17m | Drama | 15 November 2016 (Sweden)
Storyline:Rahul, a mischievous adolescent roams the rain soaked slums of Mumbai with Arbaaz, a balloon selling boy. They escape harsh reality of life by roasting stolen potatoes; stealing an auto rickshaw for a joyride; chasing girls, etc.User review:Shooting handheld in natural light, Singh’s camera snaps Mumbai’s swamp of trash and dirt with documentarian truth, but still imparts a sense of wonder and naive possibility to the viewer. The slum-kids utilise discarded materials as toys, at one point using a cardboard box filled with rocks as a prank on the more privileged children of the city. Singh captures the slums of Mumbai in their dirty reality, but with a giddiness that translates as a sense of child-like excitement.
The two child actors – Rahul Bairagi, and Arbaaz Khan, playing his impish best friend – are exceptional, giving the kind of fresh, ego-free performances only a pair of non-professionals can. The sight of Rahul jumping into a river/garbage dump or lifting potatoes while Arbaaz distracts the seller have a rough poetry, Singh locating the beauty in the moment, a sense of joy in scenes that could feel much bleaker. The grim finale feels out of place and unnecessary, but it’s the only sour note in a raw, confident debut.
Director: Manjeet Singh
Writers: Jaihind (story), Manjeet Singh (screenplay)
Stars: Rahul Bairagi, Arbaaz Khan, Salman Khan
Country of origin: India
Language: Hindi
Also known as: Mumbai Cha Raja
Filming locations: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
IMDB Profile tt2354223

Mumbai's King (2012)

2016-11-15

6.3

Director: Manjeet Singh

Writers: Jaihind, Manjeet Singh

Stars: Rahul Bairagi, Arbaaz Khan, Salman Khan

Summary: Rahul, a mischievous adolescent roams the rain soaked slums of Mumbai with Arbaaz, a balloon selling boy. They escape harsh reality of life by roasting stolen potatoes; stealing an auto rickshaw for a joyride; chasing girls, etc.

Also known as: Mumbai Cha Raja on DVD