

A film that celebrates the aspiration of Bobby, who wants to become the number one detective in the old city area of Hyderabad.
Acting
Vidya Balan's 12 disguises — each one a complete character study
Production
Old Hyderabad's lanes shot with genuine affection, not exotic tourism
Director
Samar Shaikh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Vidya Balan learned Hyderabadi dialect from local residents and insisted on no subtitles for authenticity.
The film was rare mainstream Bollywood centering a Muslim heroine without trauma porn — just joy, ambition, and biryani.