Tere Bin Laden
A Pakistani reporter recruits an Osama look-alike to fake a sensational scoop, unleashing a comic international crisis.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- absurdist
- comedy night
- satire double feature
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an inventive, sharply conceived political satire with energetic comic performances, though some considered its premise and final act overly simplistic or contrived.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ali's fake Osama video triggers reactions from news channels and the White House, turning global politics into farcical material.
Ali recruits Osama bin Laden look-alike Noora to stage a fraudulent news video.
The audience understands the video is fabricated while media and government authorities treat it as a major security development.
Ali's plan depends on selling a staged terrorist video as an exclusive scoop to news channels.
Films like Tere Bin Laden, and why
The Dictator
Shares irreverent political satire, comic impersonation, and cross-border commentary on terrorism and geopolitics.
Wag the Dog
Combines absurdist comedy with political satire and a protagonist manipulating public fear for personal aims.
Four Lions
Uses farce and impersonation to expose media sensationalism, authoritarian power, and cultural misunderstanding.
Phas Gaye Re Obama
A brisk South Asian comedy driven by an outsider's ambitions, scams, and social satire.
Movie Details
- Director
- Abhishek Sharma
- Release Date
- 2010-07-16
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (64)
Cast
- Ali Zafar
- Pradhuman Singh
- Sugandha Garg
- Nikhil Ratnaparkhi
- Piyush Mishra
- Rajendra Sethi
Common questions
- What is Tere Bin Laden about?
- A Pakistani reporter recruits an Osama look-alike to fake a sensational scoop, unleashing a comic international crisis.
- What is Tere Bin Laden like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tere Bin Laden as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Tere Bin Laden violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Tere Bin Laden.
- What did critics think of Tere Bin Laden?
- Critics generally found the film an inventive, sharply conceived political satire with energetic comic performances, though some considered its premise and final act overly simplistic or contrived.
- Which films are like Tere Bin Laden?
- Films with a similar feel include The Dictator, Wag the Dog, Four Lions, and Phas Gaye Re Obama.
- How long is Tere Bin Laden?
- Tere Bin Laden runs 104 minutes.
