No Smoking
2007 · Movie · 126 min · ★ 7.0 · 51% critics
A chain-smoking man turns to a mysterious guru and rehabilitation program to finally quit. What begins as a simple attempt at self-control spirals into a disorienting ordeal that blurs reality and perception, forcing him to confront the consequences of his choices and the systems that claim to “help.”
Based on Quitters, Inc.
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Details
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-10-26
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Critic score
- 51/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (73 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an abstract, puzzle-like psychological ride about addiction, control, and perception that rewards repeat viewing; Not for you if you need clear answers, straightforward plotting, or easy-to-follow thrills like Ugly.
Pros: bold, surreal storytelling; thought-provoking themes; strong lead performances | Cons: confusing for many; feels messy at times; can drag slightly
Themes
- smoking
- cigarette
- chain smoking
- angry
Cast & crew
John Abraham
as K
Ayesha Takia
as Anjali / Annie
Paresh Rawal
as Baba Bangali
Ranvir Shorey
as Abbas Tyrewala
Kiku Sharda
as Doctor in charge of K's brother J
Vikramaditya Motwane
as Employee in K's Office
Jesse Randhawa
as Item Number
Bipasha Basu
as Item Number
Anurag Kashyap
as Man in Elevator (uncredited)
- PD
Pravishi Das
as Woman In Burkha
Directed by Anurag Kashyap