Awara Paagal Deewana

Awara Paagal Deewana ( Wayward, Crazy, Insane) is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film's music was composed by Anu Malik, and the lyrics by Sameer. It has a plot loosely inspired by The Whole Nine Yards, and features action scenes choreographed by stunt director Dion Lam, who worked on The Matrix and Hong Kong action films. It features Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Preeti Jhangiani, Aarti Chhabria, Amrita Arora and Rahul Dev.

Awara Paagal Deewana released worldwide on 20 June 2002 and received mixed reviews from critics. The film was notable for lavish and exotic song picturizations, action scenes by Akshay Kumar and performances of Paresh Rawal and Johnny Lever.

A sequel, Awara Paagal Deewana 2, is in development.

Plot
The narrative revolves around the legacy of a deceased Indian underworld don, Baba Baldev Prasad (Om Puri), who succumbs to a heart attack. Prasad leaves behind diamonds valued at $200 million in a New York bank, intended to be equally distributed among his son Vikrant (Rahul Dev), his daughter Preeti (Preeti Jhangiani), and Preeti's husband Guru Gulab Khatri (Akshay Kumar). To claim the diamonds, all three beneficiaries must be present at the bank, or, in the case of their demise, their death certificates must be submitted.

Shortly after the don's death, Vikrant schemes to eliminate Guru by assassinating the Indian Home Minister while disguised as him, in full view of television cameras. Guru evades prosecution by fleeing to the United States under an assumed identity. He is eventually located by Anmol (Aftab Shivadasani) on the street where Anmol and his family reside. Anmol's mother-in-law compels him to travel to India with his father-in-law, Manilal (Paresh Rawal), to inform Vikrant of Guru's whereabouts in exchange for a reward. However, Vikrant reneges on the reward and instead sends Anmol and Manilal back to the US with his henchmen, Yeda Anna (Sunil Shetty) and Chota Chathri (Johnny Lever), to eliminate Guru. It is later revealed that Yeda Anna is a double agent working for Guru, having been offered a higher sum.

The group receives Vikrant and Preeti at the airport and drives them to the hotel, where Vikrant is kidnapped by a mysterious group of Chinese thugs. Yeda Anna learns that the kidnapped Vikrant is an imposter, with the real Vikrant arriving later by plane. They dispose of the imposter's body by the Brooklyn Bridge after a party.

With Vikrant's apparent death, Preeti and Guru each receive half of the diamonds. However, as they leave the bank, a group of policemen apprehends them and takes them to a remote desert location. It is revealed that Vikrant is still alive and had been kidnapped by the Chinese goons. Vikrant retrieves the diamonds and attempts to kill Guru, leading to a confrontation in which Guru ultimately kills Vikrant.

In the aftermath, Anmol demands the diamonds in exchange for Guru granting Preeti a divorce. Guru meets Anmol at the designated location, hands over the divorce papers, and receives the diamonds. Yeda Anna double-crosses Guru, attempting to steal the diamonds. However, Guru prevails in the ensuing fight, and Yeda Anna, while hanging from a bar supported by Chota Chathri's shoulders, relinquishes the diamonds to Guru.

In the end, Anmol and Preeti are seen heading to India together. Anmol's ex-father-in-law gifts him some diamonds received from Guru, prompting Preeti to remark on Guru's unexpected generosity.

Production
This film was shot in Oman and was wrapped on July 10, 2001. Some scenes of this movie were shot in Mumbai.

Cast
Guru Gulab's dertmined father in law who trusts him more than Vikrant.(cameo)
 * Akshay Kumar as Guru Gulab Khatri, an underworld don.
 * Suniel Shetty as Yeda Anna, a double agent working for Guru Gulab and Vikrant Prasad.
 * Aftab Shivdasani as Dr. Anmol Acharya, a dentist who is personally worried about family issues.
 * Paresh Rawal as Manilal Patel, Anmol's ex-father-in-law, Paramjeet's husband, and Mona's father, he forgets the names of the people around him and also forgets his name too.
 * Johnny Lever as Chhota Chhatri, a stammering goon, who is working for Yeda Anna.
 * Aarti Chabria as Tina, Anmol's secretary, Guru’s love interest.
 * Preeti Jhangiani as Preeti Acharya, Baldev's daughter, Vikrant's sister, Guru Gulab's ex-wife, and Anmol's wife. She wants to end the fight between Guru Gulab and Vikrant but her efforts go in vain.
 * Amrita Arora as Mona Patel, Manilal and Paramjeet's daughter, Anmol's ex-wife, who constantly dominates him.
 * Rahul Dev as Vikrant Prasad, Baldev's son, Preeti's brother, and Guru Gulab's ex-brother-in-law. He is trying to kill Guru Gulab to claim his inheritance but dies at his hands, he also disguises himself as Guru Gulab to get rid of him.
 * Supriya Pilgaonkar as Paramjeet Patel, Manilal's wife, Anmol's ex-mother-in-law, and Mona's mother. She constantly dominates Anmol and Manilal.
 * Om Puri as Don Baba Baldev Prasad:
 * Asrani as Champaklal, Baldev's meek lawyer who is greedy and crazy.(cameo)

Soundtrack
The music of the album has been composed by Anu Malik.

Critical response
Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM gave the film 2 stars out of 5, writing ″On the whole, AWARA PAAGAL DEEWANA has an excellent first half, but a just-about-okay second half. From the box-office point of view, the fabulous stunts, excellent music, and an aggressive promotion will help the film reach the safety mark. Business in metros should prove to be the best. Well worth a watch!″ Anjum N of Rediff.com wrote ″Director Bhatt should concentrate on what he does best --- make a small budget, non-star cast films (Ghulam being an exception). Here, he shows his capability in handling the comic scenes well --- there weren't many light scenes in his earlier films. But overall, he fails to hold the audience's attention. See the film only if you are a diehard fan of Rawal's comic talent or Akshay's action scenes."

Awards

 * rowspan="2"|2003
 * rowspan="3"|Paresh Rawal
 * Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
 * Won
 * Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
 * Won
 * rowspan="2"|2004
 * rowspan="2"|Screen Award for Best Comedian
 * Won
 * Johnny Lever
 * Nominated
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 * Johnny Lever
 * Nominated
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