Don

Don

Year: 2006

Runtime: 178 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Farhan Akhtar

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The Chase Begins Again. DCP DeSilva devises a plan to capture the dreaded crime lord by recruiting Vijay, a doppelgänger who looks exactly like the boss. The impersonation succeeds, but when DeSilva—the only person aware of Vijay’s true identity—is killed, Vijay becomes a target and must fight for his own survival.

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Timeline & Setting – Don (2006)

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Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur serves as the urban backdrop for the Asian illegal drug trade depicted in the film. The city’s nightlife and modern skyline contrast with the shadowy operations of the cartel. Key scenes unfold in hospitals, clubs, and transit hubs, illustrating the reach of the network across the city.

🌆 Cityscape 🕵️‍♂️ Underworld 💼 Organized crime

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Main Characters – Don (2006)

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Vijay Pal (Don impersonator) - Shah Rukh Khan

From Mumbai, Vijay is a simple-minded stunt performer recruited to impersonate Don after the original's coma. He becomes a reluctant infiltrator in the cartel, masking fear with bravado while caring for Deepu. His growing exposure to violence tests his resolve and blurs lines between deception and loyalty. By the end, his true identity is overshadowed by the mastermind's larger plan.

🎭 Identity 🕵️‍♂️ Infiltration

DCP DeSilva / Vardhaan Makhija – Boman Irani

An ambitious police officer who leads the anti-cartel operation and plays a key role in the undercover plan. He trains Vijay to mimic Don and uses the ruse to infiltrate the gang, all while pursuing his own agenda. His ruthlessness blurs lines between law enforcement and manipulation, culminating in a fatal confrontation. Ultimately the revelation shifts responsibility to the larger mastermind behind the scheme.

🕵️‍♂️ Authority 💼 Corruption

Roma Bhagat – Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Ramesh's sister who joins Don's gang to avenge her brother and Kamini’s deaths. She repeatedly attempts to kill Vijay but also forms a counter-gesture of affection toward him. Roma’s actions drive the anti-Don alliance and she plays a crucial role in the pursuit of justice. Her alliance with Vijay and Jasjit complicates loyalties and fuels the twist.

🎯 Revenge 💔 Love

Sanjeev Singhania – Rajesh Khattar

Leader of the cartel under Boris's network, Singhania is a ruthless figure whose empire collapses under the police operation. He is killed during a nightclub raid after D'Silva's intervention. His death designs a power vacuum that accelerates the subsequent twists in the plot. Singhania's downfall exposes the fragility of gang loyalty.

💼 Cartel 🗡️ Violence

Jasjit 'JJ' Ahuja – Arjun Rampal

Ramesh's estranged father, released from prison, is drawn back into the conflict as he seeks revenge for his family's suffering. He pursues the truth behind the diamonds-and-kidnapping incident and eventually discovers D'Silva's alive conspiracy. Jasjit helps rescue Deepu and teams up with Vijay and Roma to confront the mastermind. His involvement ties together past trauma with the present mission.

🧭 Revenge 🕵️‍♂️ Investigation

Don Donald – Shah Rukh Khan

The elusive Don who survives the coma and orchestrates events behind the scenes. In a twist, he swaps identities with Vijay, murders him, and later reclaims his throne after the operation reveals his enduring control. Don’s manipulation ensures the cartel remains under his rule, ending with his triumphant return to power. The film ends by casting doubt on who truly ran the show.

🎯 Mastermind 💼 Power

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Major Themes – Don (2006)

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🎭 Identity

Vijay's transformation into Don exposes the fragility of identity under pressure. The narrative relies on him performing as a fearsome figure while concealing his true self. The plot hinges on the tension between appearance and reality, as allies and enemies alike misread his role. The eventual revelation that Don is alive reframes every interaction, turning trust into a weapon and doubt into motive.

🕵️‍♂️ Conspiracy

D'Silva engineers a double-cross by leveraging Vijay and exploiting the cartel's vulnerabilities. Vardhaan's long-hidden manipulation reveals a mastermind behind the supposed 'Don'—a betrayal that shifts control of the network. The disc becomes a MacGuffin driving thriller momentum, with Interpol involvement and shifting loyalties. The twist ending redefines who was orchestrating the games all along.

💥 Power and Crime

The film centers on the brutal logic of the drug world, where violence finances influence. Leaders rise and fall as trust dissolves in a web of deceit, murder, and money. The plan to eliminate rivals through impersonation escalates the stakes, climaxing in high-stakes confrontations and a controversial resolution. Ultimately the cartel's power is maintained by manipulation, not by strength alone.

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