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Celebrated filmmakers Raj & DK took a nostalgic trip down memory lane with their first feature film '99'. The crime comedy, released 16 years ago, captures the essence of late 90s Mumbai with its unique storytelling. Starring Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan, the film represents their early creative hustle before becoming renowned creators. Their journey from this debut to hit series like The Family Man showcases their remarkable evolution in Indian cinema.

Key Points: Raj & DK Celebrate 99 Film's 16-Year Legacy with Nostalgia

  • Debut film marked milestone of 16 years in cinema
  • Crime comedy set against 1999 cricket controversies
  • Nostalgic throwback to pre-streaming era
  • Ensemble cast including Vinod Khanna and Boman Irani
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Raj & DK reminisces about their 'first hustle' '99' starring Kunal Kemmu, Soha Ali Khan

Filmmaker duo Raj & DK reminisce about their debut crime comedy '99', featuring Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan in a quirky narrative

"Our first Hindi feature. Our first hustle. - Raj & DK, Instagram"

Mumbai, May 15

As their first feature film “99” completed 16 years in Hindi cinema, makers Raj & DK took a trip down memory lane and recalled the time “before streaming and hashtags” were a thing.

The filmmaker duo took to Instagram, where they shared pictures from the making of the crime comedy movie, which also stars Kunal Kemmu, Soha Ali Khan, Vinod Khanna, Boman Irani and Cyrus Broacha.

The duo wrote as the caption: "Throwback to the time before streaming, before 'content', before hashtags were a thing, and before we had beards. Our first Hindi feature. Our first hustle. Thanks to everyone who took this quirky ride with us! #99TheFilm #VinodKhanna #AmitMistry @kunalkemmu @boman_irani @sakpataudi @cyrus_broacha @maheshmanjrekar @anupammittal.me @mensit @rajasen @simonesinghs @pitobash @chintan.gandhi.376"

The film is set in the year 1999, with cricket controversies of that year as the backdrop. It tells the story of a gangster who deploys two of his trusted men in different cities to extort money from people who have escaped. While on their mission, they find themselves in various adventurous situations.

Raj & DK are best known for their work as creators, directors, writers, and producers of the Hindi-language thriller series The Family Man, Farzi, and Guns & Gulaabs. They have also directed the films 99, Shor in the City, Go Goa Gone, Happy Ending and A Gentleman, and written the comedy horror film Stree.

Their latest work includes "Citadel: Honey Bunny", a spin-off/prequel to the American television series Citadel and revolves around the story of Honey and Bunny, who are the parents of the character Nadia Sinh.

The series stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the title characters with Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Sikandar Kher, Saqib Saleem, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar and Thalaivaasal Vijay in supporting roles.

- IANS

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Priya K.
What a gem of a movie! 99 had that perfect blend of humor and crime that Raj & DK later perfected in The Family Man. Kunal Kemmu was brilliant - wish we saw more of him in such roles. The cricket backdrop made it extra special for us 90s kids! 🏏
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Rahul S.
Honestly, 99 was way ahead of its time. The quirky storytelling and ensemble cast deserved more recognition. But I'm glad Raj & DK stuck to their style - now they're ruling OTT with their unique vision. More power to them!
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Ananya M.
That Cyrus Broacha scene where he's trying to explain match-fixing still cracks me up! 😂 The film captured the late 90s vibe so well - the fashion, the lingo, everything. Makes me nostalgic for simpler times before social media took over.
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Vikram J.
While I appreciate Raj & DK's work now, I feel 99's screenplay was a bit uneven. Some scenes dragged while others felt rushed. But you can see the seeds of their future brilliance here. The casting was spot on though - Boman Irani stole every scene he was in!
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Sneha R.
The soundtrack was so underrated! "Chakkar Ghumyo" was my ringtone for years. It's amazing how Raj & DK have evolved while keeping their signature style intact. Excited for their Citadel spin-off - hope it has that same desi flavor they're known for.
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Nikhil P.
Remember watching this in theaters with friends - we were the only ones laughing at some jokes! The dark humor wasn't for everyone back then. Now look how far Indian audiences have come in appreciating unconventional storytelling. Raj & DK paved the way!

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