Nov. 07, 2014|India|124 Min.|PG
Genre: Bollywood;Comedy
Description: The Shaukeens is a 2014 Hindi film that follows the lives of three elderly men. Ashok “Lali” Lalwani, played by Anupam Kher, is dissatisfied with his wife, portrayed by Rati Agnihotri, who is deeply religious and neglects him. Kamaldheer “KD” Sharma, portrayed by Annu Kapoor, is a bachelor for undisclosed reasons, while Harishankar “Pinky” Goyal, played by Piyush Mishra, harbors a secret affection for a young Chinese woman. However, due to his lack of education, he struggles to communicate his feelings as she only speaks English. Seeking excitement, the trio embarks on a vacation to Mauritius, where they encounter Ahana Bakshi, played by Lisa Haydon, who is obsessed with social media. Ahana is upset because her rivals have more Facebook likes, and her ex-boyfriend is actively criticizing her online.
In an attempt to win Ahana over, the three men pretend to admire her bizarre collections, which include odd items like animal body parts. Despite their discomfort, they continue to compliment her. Ahana’s fixation on Facebook escalates to the point where she contemplates suicide. However, she changes her mind upon spotting her idol, Rajiv Bhatia, also known as Akshay Kumar, during a song shoot. She expresses her desire to meet him, prompting the men to arrange a meeting, much to Akshay’s annoyance. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Akshay secretly struggles with alcoholism, disguising his drinking by consuming alcohol from coconuts. He agrees to collaborate with Ranjit Basu, a renowned filmmaker, hoping to enhance his career and win a National Award. However, Basu observes that Akshay is struggling to fully embody his character.
Cast director: Abhishek Sharma
Cast actor: Akshay Kumar, Lisa Haydon, Anupam Kher, Annu Kapoor, Piyush Mishra, Rati Agnihotri
Original name: The Shaukeens