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6 Bollywood gangster movies that bring Mumbai's underworld to life

Black Friday (2004)
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Black Friday (2004)
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Black Friday chronicles the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts and the deep-rooted underworld connections. Realistic and hard-hitting, it’s one of Indian cinema’s boldest crime dramas.
Company (2002)
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Company (2002)
Loosely inspired by Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company, Company explores gang rivalries and the nexus between politics, police, and organized crime. Vivek Oberoi and Ajay Devgn shine in this gripping narrative.
 Vaastav: The Reality (1999)
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Vaastav: The Reality (1999)
Starring Sanjay Dutt, Vaastav follows the story of an ordinary man who unwillingly becomes entangled in the Mumbai underworld. Its raw storytelling and tragic ending left a lasting impact.
Satya (1998)
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Satya (1998)
Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya is a cult classic that realistically portrays the Mumbai underworld. Manoj Bajpayee’s Bhiku Mhatre remains one of Bollywood’s most iconic gangster characters.
Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)
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Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)
Based on the infamous 1991 encounter, this action-packed film dramatizes the face-off between Mumbai police and gangster Maya Dolas, showcasing the brutal reality of gang wars.
Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)
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Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)
Based on the infamous 1991 encounter, this action-packed film dramatizes the face-off between Mumbai police and gangster Maya Dolas, showcasing the brutal reality of gang wars.
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