In what is Shakespeare’s Othello transplanted to the badlands
of Uttar Pradesh, Omkara (Ajay Devgan) is a bahubali, a sort
of political enforcer for the local politician Tiwari Bhaisaab
(Naseeruddin Shah). Ishwar ‘Langda’ Tyagi (Saif Ali Khan) and
Keshav ‘Kesu Firangi’ Upadhyay (Vivek Oberoi) are his closest
lieutenants, while Dolly (Kareena Kapoor) is his ladylove.
In this timeless tale of love, betrayal and jealousy, a jealous
Langda betrays Omkara, and sets off a chain of events that end
in savage tragedy. The film has unforgettable performances
from the cast, and memorable music, including the all-time hit
item number ‘Beedi jalai le’, penned by the one and only Gulzar
and set to music by Vishal Bhardwaj.
About The Author:
Vishal Bhardwaj is an internationally
acclaimed film director, writer, screenwriter,
producer, music composer and playback
singer. He has directed a trilogy of films
based on Shakespeare’s plays: Maqbool
(based on Macbeth), Omkara (based
on Othello) and the forthcoming Haider
(based on Hamlet). His other notable films
as a director include Makdee, Kaminey and
Matru Ki BijIi Ka Mandola.
