Amitabh Bachchan praises 'Gangs of Wasseypur'

Mumbai: Impressed with the 'stark' and 'painfully real' portrayal of gang war in 'Gangs of Wasseypur', Amitabh Bachchan feels that director Anurag Kashyap has allowed the visuals to flow as they would and says he would 'strongly' recommend it.

Based on a true story by Zeishan Quadri, the film is set in Wasseypur, Jharkhand, known for gang war between between gangster Faheem Khan and businessman Sabir Alam over a scrap business.

It ran houseful in most parts when it opened Friday and footfalls are said to be increasing.

Directed by Anurag Kashyap 'Gangs of Wasseypur' is being released on June 22, 2012. Meet the entire cast of the film.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee plays the lead role in 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. His character is named Sardar Khan in the film.
Manoj Bajpayee describes his 'Gangs of Wasseypur' character as the most negative role he has played so far.
Manoj Bajpayee says, "Sardar Khan has all the negative elements. He is full of lust, involved in all bad activities, has no morals or sense of right and wrong."
Manoj Bajpayee who's associated with Bollywood from past 19 years is really looking forward to the release of 'Gangs of Wasseypur'.
Bollyoowd actress Remma Sen's character in the film is named Durga.
For the first time Remma Sen has got an opportunity to play a Bengali girl on screen.
Watch out for Durga and Sardar Khan's chemistry in 'Gangs of Wasseypur'.
After being a part of films like 'Kahaani' and 'Paan Singh Tomar', Nawazuddin Siddiqui has become a popular Bollywood actor now.
His character is named Faizal Khan in the movie. He plays a mafia in 'Gangs of Wasseypur'.
Richa Chadda who was first seen in 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!' as Neetu Chandra's sister is also a part of the film.
Richa Chadda plays Manoj Bajpayee's wife in 'Gangs of Wasseypur'.
She plays Najma in the film, who is a loud, abusive and short-tempered woman.
Actress Huma Qureshi makes her debut with 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. She is named Mohsina in the film.
Huma Qureshi has been paired opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the film.
Popular for his films like 'Maqbool' and 'Gulal', Piyush Mishra is also a part of the film.
Piyush Mishra's (extreme left) character in the film is named Farhan. Let's see what he has in store for us now.
Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia makes his acting debut with 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. His character Ramadhir Singh is an important part of the story.
Directed and produced by Anurag Kashyap, 'Gangs of Wasseypur' is being released on June 22 2012.
It is a five hour long film and will be released in two parts.

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$Amitabh Bachchan praises \'Gangs of Wasseypur\'$

Big B also praised Manoj Bajpayee for his performance. They worked together in \'Aks\' and \'Aarakshan\'.

"Quite undoubtedly the moment of the day has been the film 'Gangs of Wasseypur' (GOW), which I have had the great privilege to see. Indian Cinema at its best, honest, stark and as painfully real as possible.

"For one that has been born and lived a major portion of his life in almost similar environment, or at least exposed to it to some degree, I found so much that I could well relate to. And that has led to the authenticity...," Big B wrote on his blog, Bigb.bigadda.com, praising the crime thriller.

"Anurag Kashyap has not done any fancy shot taking and allowed the visuals to flow as they would, were one to be living those circumstances in real time," he wrote.

The film is soaked in blood and revenge and has stellar performances by Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Richa Chadha and Piyush Mishra.

The 69-year-old also praised the work of Manoj. They worked together in 'Aks' and 'Aarakshan'.

Amitabh wrote: "Manoj Bajpayee in particular, and of all the artists right down to the smallest in capacity and presence, has been beautifully done. No one looked or performed out of place. They just did enough and that was effective enough."

"Importantly though, the film GOW touched and expanded on a topic that apart from the blood and gore and the violence educated us on a social issue which most of us may never have heard of. The disparities yes, on more social and moral levels, but also on a factor that concerns religion and the evil that exists within most of the polity even now about it.

"In all a glorious film and one that I would recommend strongly," he wrote.