Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- chaotic
- witty
- bollywood movie night
- action comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the comic handling, stunts, music, and Paresh Rawal's performance but found the second half unable to sustain the film's momentum.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Gulab's conflict with Vikrant expands into comic turmoil when the Acharya family targets him for the reward.
Gulab flees to the United States and attempts to rebuild his life while hiding from those pursuing the reward.
The reception specifically highlights the film's fabulous stunts, supporting its flamboyant action presentation.
Mafia revenge and a framed political murder intrude on Gulab's attempted new life among the Acharyas.
Films like Awara Paagal Deewana, and why
Hera Pheri
Broad Bollywood action comedy blending gangland conflict, exaggerated stunts, comic misunderstandings, and an ensemble cast.
Phir Hera Pheri
Shares slapstick ensemble humor, chaotic criminal entanglements, and Paresh Rawal's comic presence within a commercial Hindi comedy.
Awara Paagal Deewana
Comparable mix of comic family conflict, underworld plotting, flamboyant action, and fast-paced Hindi popular cinema.
Welcome
Shares Akshay Kumar-led comic action, mistaken identities, criminal schemes, and broad physical humor.
Movie Details
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Release Date
- 2002-06-21
- Runtime
- 169 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (59)
Cast
- Akshay Kumar
- Aftab Shivdasani
- Paresh Rawal
- Preeti Jhangiani
- Aarti Chabria
- Amrita Arora
- Suniel Shetty
- Johny Lever
- Om Puri
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Awara Paagal Deewana about?
- A fugitive gangster's attempt at reinvention turns into a wildly escalating clash between family vengeance, neighborhood greed, and Bollywood-style comic action.
- What is Awara Paagal Deewana like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Awara Paagal Deewana as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Awara Paagal Deewana violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Awara Paagal Deewana as moderate.
- What did critics think of Awara Paagal Deewana?
- Critics broadly praised the comic handling, stunts, music, and Paresh Rawal's performance but found the second half unable to sustain the film's momentum.
- Which films are like Awara Paagal Deewana?
- Films with a similar feel include Hera Pheri, Phir Hera Pheri, Awara Paagal Deewana, and Welcome.
- How long is Awara Paagal Deewana?
- Awara Paagal Deewana runs 169 minutes.
- Where can I watch Awara Paagal Deewana?
- In United States, Awara Paagal Deewana is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube.
