The Fakir of Venice (2019)
DirectorAnand Surapur
StarringFarhan Akhtar, Annu Kapoor, Kamal Sidhu, Valentina Carnelutti
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Best for: Viewers who enjoy character-driven comedy-dramas with a touch of art-world satire.
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The Fakir of Venice story (no spoilers)
Adi Merchant, a hustler from Mumbai, is hired by a Venetian artist to find a fakir for an art installation in Venice. Instead of a genuine holy man, Adi cons the art fraternity and hires Sattar, a daily wage labourer. The two then spend the most unique time of their lives in the picturesque European city. The film is a comedy-drama that follows their unlikely partnership and the situations they encounter in Venice.
Should you watch The Fakir of Venice?
Watch it for
- Farhan Akhtar and Annu Kapoor lead the cast as Adi and Sattar, two very different men thrown together in Venice.
- Director Anand Surapur tells a comedy-drama about a Mumbai hustler and a daily wage labourer in an art-world con.
- A.R. Rahman and C. Ramchandra are credited for the music, adding to the film's mood.
- At 87 minutes, the film is a compact watch that fits easily into an evening.
Skip it if
- You prefer fast-paced plots; this comedy-drama moves at a leisurely pace.
- You want a conventional Bollywood musical; the music is by A.R. Rahman and C. Ramchandra but the film is not a song-and-dance spectacle.
- You dislike stories about con artists and deception, as the plot revolves around a hustler's scheme.
The Fakir of Venice cast
Farhan Akhtar
Annu Kapoor
Kamal Sidhu
Valentina CarneluttiThe Fakir of Venice movie details
| Director | Anand Surapur |
|---|---|
| Writer | Rajesh Devraj |
| Music | A.R. Rahman, C. Ramchandra |
| Cinematography | Bakul Sharma, Deepti Gupta, Preetha Jayaraman |
| Producer | Anand Surapur, Punit Desai |
| Release date | 8 February 2019 |
| Runtime | 1h 27m (87 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Certificate (India) | UA |
Parental guide: is The Fakir of Venice family friendly?
The UA certificate suggests mild themes; this is a general guide. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
The Fakir of Venice official trailer
Our verdict
The Fakir of Venice pairs Farhan Akhtar and Annu Kapoor in a low-key comedy-drama about an unlikely con in Venice. At 87 minutes, it is a quick watch with music by A.R. Rahman and C. Ramchandra. It suits viewers who like gentle character-driven stories.
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Where can I watch The Fakir of Venice online in India?
The Fakir of Venice is available for streaming in India on Zee5 and VI movies and tv with a subscription.
When was The Fakir of Venice released?
The Fakir of Venice was released in India on 8 February 2019.
Who is in the cast of The Fakir of Venice?
The cast includes Farhan Akhtar as Adi, Annu Kapoor as Sattar, Kamal Sidhu, and Valentina Carnelutti.
Who directed The Fakir of Venice?
The Fakir of Venice was directed by Anand Surapur.
What is the runtime and certificate of The Fakir of Venice?
The Fakir of Venice runs for 87 minutes and has a UA certificate in India.
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