Omkara

Omkara

Year: 2006

Runtime: 155 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Vishal Bhardwaj

DramaCrimeSong and danceBollywood emotional dramasCaptivating vision and Shakespearean drama

Bandit Omkara Shukla, half‑caste, kidnaps his lover Dolly Mishra from her family and evades capture through his wits. When he refuses to promote his loyal lieutenant Langda Tyagi, a conspiracy erupts against him. The resulting plot endangers not only his bond with Dolly but also the lives of all involved.

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Main Characters – Omkara (2006)

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Omkara 'Omi' Shukla – Ajay Devgn

A ruthless enforcer who rises to political influence through his gang and loyalty to Bhaisaab. He blends violence with calculated leadership, but his pride makes him susceptible to manipulation. A fatal misjudgment driven by Langda's scheming leads to a tragic downfall.

🗡️ Violent 🧠 Calculated 🏛️ Leader

Ishwar 'Langda' Tyagi – Saif Ali Khan

A cunning and jealous lieutenant who engineers plans to test Omkara's loyalty. He manipulates Dolly, Kesu, and Indu to destabilize Omkara's position. His schemes propel the plot but sow the seeds of his own undoing.

🗡️ Schemer 🧠 Calculating 😈 Jealous

Dolly Mishra – Kareena Kapoor Khan

Omkara's love interest who elopes with him, triggering a family and political crisis. Her presence intensifies the conflict with her father and within Omkara's circle. Her murder on their wedding night becomes the catalyst for the story's tragedy.

💔 Tragic 💕 Romantic 🎭 Complex

Indu Tyagi – Konkona Sen Sharma

Omkara's sister and Langda's wife, who steals a precious jewelry piece and later confesses to complicity in the scheme. Her actions reveal the corrosive effects of manipulation and loyalty within the family.

🎭 Loyal 🗡️ Cunning 💔 Tragic

Kichlu – Pankaj Tripathi

A gang member who is targeted during the political-crime plots. He is lured and ultimately murdered as part of the gang's violent operations.

🗡️ Violent 🧠 Cunning

Rajan 'Rajju' Tiwari – Deepak Dobriyal

The groom who is abducted in the scheme and becomes entangled in the ensuing violence. He ends up taking his own life amid the chaos, marking one of the story's grim turning points.

💔 Victim 🗡️ Violent

Bhaisaab (Tiwari Bhaisaab) – Naseeruddin Shah

A local politician who uses crime to propel his ascent to Parliament. He leverages scandals to secure power and relies on Omkara and his gang to maintain control.

🏛️ Political 🗡️ Ruthless

Billo Chamanbahar – Bipasha Basu

A performer used to lure Kichlu and trap him within the gang's schemes. She serves as a pawn in the larger political-crime machinery.

💃 Seductive 🧭 Manipulated

Keshav 'Kesu Firangi' Upadhyaya – Vivek Oberoi

An educated, upper-class heir chosen by Omkara as his political successor. His youth appeal contrasts with Langda's rougher, traditional image, making him a strategic asset for winning over voters.

🎓 Educated 🧭 Ambitious

Advocate Raghunath Mishra – Kamal Tiwari

Dolly's father, a lawyer who becomes enraged by Omkara's actions and threatens him. His pride and sense of justice drive a portion of the family conflict and social tension.

👨‍⚖️ Lawyer 😠 Angry

Golu – Kuldeep Kumar

A member of the gang with a minor role in the sprawling conspiracy. His presence helps illustrate the ensemble nature of Omkara's operation.

🧭 Loyal 🧵 Minor

Surendra Kaptaan – Manav Kaushik

Part of Omkara's circle, contributing to the operations and intimidation that sustain the gang's political influence. His role underscores the broad support network behind the key players.

🗡️ Enforcer 🧭 Loyal

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Major Themes – Omkara (2006)

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🗳️ Power Politics

Omkara's gang uses crime to influence local politics, helping Bhaisaab secure power and raise his profile in parliament. The plot shows how electoral advantage is built on manipulation, scandals, and coercive tactics. The rise of the gang ties closely to political ambition, revealing a corrupt intersection of crime and governance. The story suggests that control over votes and public opinion can be achieved through fear and force.

🗡️ Betrayal

Langda orchestrates a web of deceit to test Omkara's trust, manipulating Dolly and Kesu to sow suspicions of an affair. He exploits Indu's actions and Billo's presence to create a fabric of lies that undermines loyalty. The plan hinges on misperception, turning personal bonds into weapons. The resulting rift drives the central tragedy of the narrative.

💔 Tragedy

Jealousy and misjudgment culminate in Dolly's murder on her wedding night after Omkara is convinced of an affair. The chain of lies leads to a cascade of violence, including shootings and betrayals. Langda's scheming is revealed too late, and the lovers' fate becomes a cautionary tale about trust and power. The film ends with the death of Omkara, underscoring the cost of manipulated truths.

🕯️ Guilt

Indu's confession about the stolen jewelry exposes the moral cost of the characters' schemes. The revelation reframes the violence as the consequence of collective manipulation rather than a single act. The final acts show how guilt can cascade through families and gangs alike. The tragedy is sealed as characters confront the consequences of their choices.

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