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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (2011)
साहेब बीवी और गैंगस्टर
30 Sept 2011119 minHindi
Set in a small town of Uttar Pradesh, the film circles a royal couple whose old privileges are fading, and an ambitious young man named Babloo who enters their household. Desire, ambition and betrayal begin to pull the three in different directions. The reported setting is rural-feudal Uttar Pradesh.
Editorial preview: written from official information, the trailer and public sources — not a full viewing of the film.
Synopsis
Set in a small town of Uttar Pradesh, the film circles a royal couple whose old privileges are fading, and an ambitious young man named Babloo who enters their household. Desire, ambition and betrayal begin to pull the three in different directions. The reported setting is rural-feudal Uttar Pradesh.
Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 2011: what kind of film is it?
Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 2011 is a Hindi crime drama directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, who wrote it with Sanjay Chauhan. It opened in cinemas on 30 September 2011, although IMDb lists a slightly earlier date, so the exact day can vary depending on the database you check. The film later became the first entry in a series, with sequels arriving in 2013 and 2018.
We have not watched it for this page, so what follows is background and context drawn from published cast and crew details rather than a verdict. The reported setting is a small town in Uttar Pradesh, where a royal family still carries a title but not much else. That mix of faded grandeur and raw ambition is the engine of the story.
Who is in it and who made it
The lead trio is Jimmy Sheirgill as Aditya Pratap Singh, Mahi Gill as Madhavi Devi, and Randeep Hooda as Babloo. Bollywood Hungama's cast listing also names supporting players such as Deepraj Rana, Vipin Sharma and Brijendra Kala. Dhulia produced the film together with Rahul Mittra.
Dhulia's name carries a particular expectation for viewers who know his regional, power-and-politics storytelling; that is a matter of his public body of work rather than anything we can claim about this specific script. The soundtrack credits several composers, including Abhishek Ray, Ankit Tiwari and Jaidev Kumar, which hints at a patchwork of songs rather than one signature sound.
Where to watch and what to keep in mind
We did not find a confirmed current streaming platform for the film, so check the major Indian services directly before planning an evening around it. Runtime is also reported inconsistently (roughly 118 to 123 minutes depending on the source), which is why we do not state a single figure.
If you plan to watch the whole series, starting with this first film makes sense, because the sequels continue the same world. Expect adult themes and a slow-burning, character-led pace rather than non-stop action, going by how the premise is described. It suits viewers who like small-town power games and morally grey characters more than glossy gangster spectacle.
How to approach the series
Because this is the first film in a series, viewing order matters a little. Sequels followed on 8 March 2013 and 27 July 2018, and Wikipedia treats them as one film series, so a newcomer can start here and then decide whether to continue. We have not compared the sequels for this page and make no claim about which one is stronger.
Before you press play, it helps to know that reviews of the first film, as aggregated on Rotten Tomatoes, were limited in number, so the public record of critical opinion is thin. Reading a few full reviews from established Indian outlets, and then forming your own view, is a better route than trusting any single score.
Who will enjoy Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster?
- Fans of small-town crime dramas
- Viewers following the Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster series from the start
- Anyone curious about Tigmanshu Dhulia's storytelling
Cast
Randeep HoodaBablooBorn 1976 · Rohtak, HaryanaPhoto: TMDB
FAQ
When was Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster released?
Wikipedia and Box Office Mojo give 30 September 2011; IMDb lists 23 September 2011, so the date differs by source.
Who stars in the film and who directed it?
Tigmanshu Dhulia directed it. Jimmy Sheirgill, Mahi Gill and Randeep Hooda play the leads.
When was Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster released?
Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster was released on 30 Sept 2011.
Who directed Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster?
Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster was directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia.
How long is Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster?
Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster runs for 119 minutes.
