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{{short description|Indian Hindi Language film}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ghoomketu
| image = Ghoomketu poster.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = Pushpendra Nath Mishra<ref>{{Cite web|title=Director Pushpendra Nath Misra on the slice-of-life comedy in 'Ghoomketu'|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-pushpendra-nath-misra-on-the-slice-of-life-comedy-in-ghoomketu/article31684502.ece/amp/|website=The Hindu|language=en|access-date=2021-07-03}}</ref>
| producer = {{plainlist|
*[[Anurag Kashyap]]
*[[Vikas Bahl]]
}}
| writer = Pushpendra Nath Misra
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]]
* [[Ragini Khanna]]
* [[Anurag Kashyap]]}}
| music = {{plainlist|
* Zubin Balaporia Background score
* [[Sneha Khanwalkar]]
* [[Jasleen Royal]]
}}
| cinematography = Satya Rai Nagpaul
| editing = Pushpendra Nath Misra, Kratika Adhikari
| studio = [[Phantom Films]]<br>[[Sony Pictures]]
| distributor = [[ZEE5]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2020|05|22}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
}}

'''''Ghoomketu''''' is a 2020 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[comedy-drama]] film written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. The film stars [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]], [[Ragini Khanna]], [[Anurag Kashyap]], [[Ila Arun]], [[Raghuvir Yadav]] and [[Brijendra Kala]] in the main lead roles while also features [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Ranveer Singh]], [[Sonakshi Sinha]], [[Chitrangada Singh]] in the cameo appearances.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Ghoomketu to release on ZEE5|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/may/09/nawazuddin-siddiquis-ghoomketu-to-release-on-zee5-18371.html|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-05-12}}</ref> The film was produced under two production banners [[Phantom Films]] and [[Sony Pictures]], acquired by [[ZEE5]].<ref name=":0" /> The plot based on an aspiring novice writer from a small town who runs away to Mumbai to achieve his dreams. The film was streamed via [[ZEE5]] platform on 22 May 2020 instead of theatrical release due to [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Ghoomketu to release on OTT platform on May 22|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/nawazuddin-siddiqui-starrer-ghoomketu-to-release-on-ott-platform-on-may-22-1676629-2020-05-11|date=11 May 2020|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-05-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Anurag Kashyap starrer Ghoomketu to release on ZEE5|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/nawazuddin-siddiqui-and-anurag-kashyap-starrer-ghoomketu-to-release-on-zee5-6401398/|date=2020-05-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nawazuddin Siddiqui's film Ghoomketu to premiere on ZEE5 on May 22|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/nawazuddin-siddiqui-s-film-ghoomketu-to-premiere-on-zee5-on-may-22/story-bD31FYdGok2NhKngXLztfL.html|date=2020-05-09|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-05-12}}</ref>

==Synopsis==
Ghoomketu is the story of an aspiring writer from a UP village called Mahona. His father referred by everyone as 'Dadda' (elder brother) has a very high temper & married for the second time after death of his first wife, whereas his younger brother a local muscle-man remains unmarried after father of his lover refuses to marry his daughter with him. Over a period of time he becomes a strong politician of the region but is never out of word of Dadda. He is recently married to a girl in a group marriage ceremony, charitable function which was organized by his uncle. As fate would have it, his to be bride gets exchanged in the confusion of the group marriage & he ends up with a fat lady Janaki Devi & out of disappointment he doesn't even see her face even after 10 days marriage.

Dadda is deeply disappointed by antics of his Ghoomketu & never supports his dream of becoming a writer, however his aunt gives supports him wholeheartedly & gives him money & supplies enough to last 1 month in Mumbai so that he can fulfill his dream. After his disappearance his family launches a complaint in police & his uncle pressurizes police to find him within a month.

Here in Mumbai Badlani, a lazy corrupt officer is assigned the case to find him in 30 days or be sent on a punishment posting. As fate would have it Ghoomketu finds nighttime accommodation in Badlani's Tailoring shop, however since there is no photo of Ghoomketu he is not able to identify him. Ghoomketu is of simple & jovial nature & befriends everyone around him including son & wife of Badlani.

Ghoomketu faces rejection everywhere, disheartened he decides to return. On his way home after visiting Shahrukh Khan's office his file of scripts is stolen. He goes to the police station where Badlani is working & as he is giving out his details Badlani realizes he is the person he is looking for. As he goes to verify his details Ghoomketu leaves for home. After a close chase he finally sees Ghoomketu's train departing & his final hope of retaining his post.

When he reaches home, he whole heartedly apologizes to his wife & after some convincing she accepts his apology. Later his father comes terms with his son's aspirations & they have an emotional reunion. He is however pleasantly surprised to find Janaki has lost weight (because of depression) and when she reveals her face for the first time, he realizes how beautiful she is. His scripts are sold by a thief to a scrap dealer, which is bought by Bhelpuri vendor & reaches Amitabh Bachhan whilst he got Bhelpuri wrapped in Ghoomketu's script. He uses these lines in the climax of his film, which Ghoomketu watches at a local theater with his wife.

== Cast ==
* [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]] as Ghoomketu
* [[Ragini Khanna]] as Janki Devi
*[[Richa Chadda]] as Pagaliya
* [[Anurag Kashyap]] as Inspector Badlani/Badlani's father/Badlani's Grandfather (Triple Role)
* [[Razak Khan]] as Sailu Nai
* [[Brijendra Kala]] as Editor Joshi
* [[Deepika Amin]] as Mrs. Badlani, Inspector's wife
* [[Raghuvir Yadav]] as Dadda
* [[Ila Arun]] as Santo Bua
* [[Swanand Kirkire]] as Guddan Chacha
* Jayant Gadekar as Inspector Shinde
* Varun Kulkarni as [[Assistant Director]] of Ghoomketu
* Satya Ranjan as Pagal
* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in a cameo appearance
* [[Ranveer Singh]] in a cameo appearance
* [[Sonakshi Sinha]] in a cameo appearance
* [[Chitrangada Singh]] in a cameo appearance
* [[Nikkhil Advani]] in a cameo appearance
* [[Lauren Gottlieb]] in a cameo appearance
*[[Huma Qureshi (actress)|Huma Qureshi]] in a cameo appearance
* Mohammad Nawaaz as young Badlani

== Production ==
Nawazuddin signed in this project to play the titular role of ''Ghoomketu'' in the lead role and it was the first time he signed to play a comic role in his film acting career.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nawazuddin goes completely comic - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Nawazuddins-comic-outing/articleshow/28958331.cms|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-05-12}}</ref> The film marks maiden collaboration for Anurag Kashyap and Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Anurag was roped in to play the small role as a police cop.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Anurag Kashyap to star in a movie together - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Nawazuddin-Siddiqu-and-Anurag-Kashyap-to-act-together/articleshow/28839612.cms|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-05-12}}</ref> Lyricist Swanand Kirkire was roped into play the role of chacha to Nawazuddin.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lyricist Swanand to play Nawazuddin's chacha in 'Ghoomketu' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Lyricist-Swanand-to-play-Nawazuddins-chacha-in-Ghoomketu/articleshow/30515525.cms|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-05-12}}</ref>

The shooting of the film was completed in 2014 and due to financial troubles as well as inability to find ideal distributors for film release, the film release was delayed for years.<ref name=":0" /> The film was initially speculated to have its theatrical release on 16 November 2018 but was postponed.{{fact|date=January 2021}}

==Soundtrack==
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Truck Song
| extra1 = [[Bappi Lahiri]]
| music1 = Sneha Khanwalkar
| lyrics1 = Pushpendra Nath Misra
| title2 = Inspector Badlani Song
| extra2 = {{Hlist|[[Ramon (playback singer)|Ramon]]|Varsha Singh Dhanoa}}
| music2 = Sneha Khanwalkar
| lyrics2 = Pushpendra Nath Misra
| title3 = Bird Song
| extra3 = [[Jasleen Royal]]
| music3 = Jasleen Royal
| lyrics3 = Pushpendra Nath Misra
}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=tt3734580}}

[[Category:2020s Hindi-language films]]
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[[Category:ZEE5 original films]]
[[Category:2020 comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Films about Bollywood]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of Amitabh Bachchan]]
[[Category:Films set in Mumbai]]
[[Category:2020 direct-to-video films]]
[[Category:Sony Pictures Networks India films]]
[[Category:Films not released in theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic]]
[[Category:Sony Pictures films]]

Ghoomketu - Revision history

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