Crime Films Set in Mumbai

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Which iconic crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a gangster named Vijay Deenanath Chauhan?

  1. Deewaar

  2. Sholay

  3. Zanjeer

  4. Mr. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deewaar, released in 1975, is a classic crime film starring Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay, a gangster who rises to power in Mumbai's underworld.

In the 2010 crime thriller "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai", which actor portrayed the character of Haji Mastan, a real-life Mumbai gangster?

  1. Ajay Devgn

  2. Emraan Hashmi

  3. Akshay Kumar

  4. Ranbir Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ajay Devgn played the role of Haji Mastan in "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai", a film inspired by the lives of real-life Mumbai gangsters.

Which 1990 crime film, set in Mumbai, features Anil Kapoor as a police officer investigating a series of murders?

  1. Tezaab

  2. Ram Lakhan

  3. Parinda

  4. 1942: A Love Story


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Parinda, released in 1990, stars Anil Kapoor as Inspector Karan, who investigates a series of murders committed by a ruthless gangster.

In the 2013 crime thriller "Shootout at Wadala", which actor played the role of gangster Manya Surve?

  1. John Abraham

  2. Anil Kapoor

  3. Nana Patekar

  4. Sanjay Dutt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Abraham portrayed the character of gangster Manya Surve in "Shootout at Wadala", a film based on the real-life encounter between Mumbai police and gangsters.

Which 2012 crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a police officer who goes undercover to infiltrate a drug cartel?

  1. Dabangg 2

  2. Agneepath

  3. Rowdy Rathore

  4. Special 26


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Special 26, released in 2012, features Akshay Kumar as a police officer who goes undercover to expose a group of con artists operating in Mumbai.

In the 2015 crime thriller "Drishyam", which actor played the role of Vijay Salgaonkar, a cable TV operator who gets entangled in a murder case?

  1. Ajay Devgn

  2. Abhishek Bachchan

  3. Hrithik Roshan

  4. Shah Rukh Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ajay Devgn portrayed the character of Vijay Salgaonkar in "Drishyam", a film that explores the lengths a father will go to protect his family.

Which 2016 crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a police officer who is tasked with investigating a series of murders committed by a mysterious serial killer?

  1. Sultan

  2. Raees

  3. Dangal

  4. Raman Raghav 2.0


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raman Raghav 2.0, released in 2016, stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a police officer investigating a series of murders committed by a serial killer inspired by the real-life criminal Raman Raghav.

In the 2017 crime thriller "Mukkabaaz", which actor played the role of Shravan Singh, a boxer who faces various challenges in his personal and professional life?

  1. Salman Khan

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Ranveer Singh

  4. Vineet Kumar Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vineet Kumar Singh portrayed the character of Shravan Singh in "Mukkabaaz", a film that explores the struggles of a boxer in Mumbai's underworld.

Which 2018 crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a police officer who is tasked with investigating a series of murders committed by a group of masked robbers?

  1. Simmba

  2. Kedarnath

  3. Stree

  4. Andhadhun


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Andhadhun, released in 2018, stars Ayushmann Khurrana as a blind pianist who gets entangled in a murder mystery.

In the 2019 crime thriller "Article 15", which actor played the role of Ayan Ranjan, a police officer who investigates a case of caste-based discrimination and murder in a village?

  1. Akshay Kumar

  2. Ayushmann Khurrana

  3. Vicky Kaushal

  4. Ranveer Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ayushmann Khurrana portrayed the character of Ayan Ranjan in "Article 15", a film that sheds light on the issue of caste-based discrimination in India.

Which 2020 crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a police officer who is tasked with investigating a series of murders committed by a mysterious serial killer known as the "Psycho Killer"?

  1. Laxmii

  2. Coolie No. 1

  3. Ludo

  4. Khaali Peeli


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khaali Peeli, released in 2020, stars Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday in a crime thriller involving a police officer investigating a series of murders.

In the 2021 crime thriller "Mumbai Saga", which actor played the role of Amartya Rao, a gangster who rises to power in Mumbai's underworld?

  1. John Abraham

  2. Emraan Hashmi

  3. Suniel Shetty

  4. Jackie Shroff


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Abraham portrayed the character of Amartya Rao in "Mumbai Saga", a film that explores the rise and fall of a gangster in Mumbai.

Which 2022 crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a police officer who is tasked with investigating a series of murders committed by a group of masked robbers known as the "Phantom Gang"?

  1. Bachchhan Paandey

  2. Samrat Prithviraj

  3. Shamshera

  4. Vikram Vedha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikram Vedha, released in 2022, stars Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan in a crime thriller involving a police officer investigating a series of murders committed by a group of masked robbers.

In the upcoming crime film "Bawaal", which actor is set to play the role of a gangster named Jabbar?

  1. Varun Dhawan

  2. Ranbir Kapoor

  3. Tiger Shroff

  4. Kartik Aaryan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varun Dhawan is set to play the role of a gangster named Jabbar in the upcoming crime film "Bawaal", directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

Which 2023 crime film, set in Mumbai, follows the story of a police officer who is tasked with investigating a series of murders committed by a mysterious serial killer known as the "Butcher of Bandra"?

  1. Pathaan

  2. Jawan

  3. Dunki

  4. Tiger 3


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is no crime film set in Mumbai with the title "Butcher of Bandra" releasing in 2023.

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