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"Ishqiya" (2010) is a critically acclaimed Indian romantic black comedy directed by Maneesh Sharma. It is inspired by the 1963 Bollywood classic Ishq Ishq Ishq (starring Raj Kapoor and Nutan) and reimagines the story with a modern, darkly humorous twist. Here's a concise overview of the film:

The story follows two small-time crooks, Khalujan (Naseeruddin Shah) and Babban (Arshad Warsi), who are on the run from their boss. They seek refuge in the home of Krishna (Vidya Balan), the widow of a former associate. What follows is a complex web of manipulation and romance.

If you successfully resist clicking on and watch it legally, do not forget its equally brilliant sequel, Dedh Ishqiya . While the first film is about lust and betrayal, the sequel is a poetic caper about love and deception, featuring Madhuri Dixit and Huma Qureshi alongside the returning duo of Shah and Warsi. Fortunately, Dedh Ishqiya is also available on legitimate OTT services.

Two small-time criminals, Khalujan (Naseeruddin Shah) and Babban (Arshad Warsi), go on the run after a botched heist. They seek refuge in a small town and end up working for a mysterious, seductive woman named Krishna (Vidya Balan). She manipulates them for her own revenge plan, leading to a twisted tale of lust, greed, betrayal, and dark humor.

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