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Barah Aana is a indian film of genre Drama released in USA on 13 march 2009 with Arjun Mathur

Barah Aana (2009)

Barah Aana
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Released in USA 13 march 2009
Length 1h37
OriginInde
Genres Drama,    Comedy
Rating66% 3.346623.346623.346623.346623.34662

Barah Aana is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film written and directed by Raja Menon. The title refers to 12 Barah in Hindustani aanas (or annas), which was a unit of Indian currency before decimalisation. Barah Aana stars Naseeruddin Shah, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Vijay Raaz and Arjun Mathur. The film depicts the lives of working class Indians in a globalized milieu, and how events spiral out of control when the characters try their hand at crime.

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Set in today’s Mumbai, Barah Aana revolves around three friends: Shukla, a driver, Yadav, a watchman, and Aman, a waiter. Shukla is an older man, stoic and steady. Yadav, in his 30s, is meek and something of a pushover at work, but exhibits an underlying mischievous nature. Aman, on the other hand, is young, dynamic, and ambitious. In typical Mumbai fashion, the three are roommates, and the clash of their personalities regularly results in humorous, tongue-in-cheek banter.

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