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ABCD (2013): Cast & Plot

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ABCD is a 2013 drama directed by Remo D'Souza, starring Prabhu Deva as Vishnu, Kay Kay Menon and Ganesh Acharya. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes.

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ABCD (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 16m (136 min)
Director
Remo D'Souza
Genre
Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is ABCD About?

The premise of ABCD without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Any Body Can Dance When a capable dancer is provoked by the evil design of his employer, naturally he will be out to prove his mettle.

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Cast & crew

ABCD Cast & Characters

Prabhu Deva leads the cast as Vishnu, with Kay Kay Menon as Jehangir Khan and Ganesh Acharya as Gopi. Directed by Remo D'Souza; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Remo D'Souza

More films directed by Remo D'Souza: A Flying Jatt and ABCD 2.

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Plot

ABCD Plot Summary

What happens in ABCD from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Vishnu is a gifted choreographer with the Jehangir Dance Company, but his career hits a snag when a fierce dispute with Jehangir Khan over power and fairness spirals into a clash about how a dance competition, Dance Dil Se, should be won. Vishnu believes the victory is earned on talent and effort, yet Jehangir wields his celebrity and influence to fix the outcome in favor of the house that employs Vishnu, muting the team’s flaws while elevating their status. The moment stings; Vishnu feels the win is hollow and wonders if he and his dancers truly deserve the praise they receive.

Full summary

The whole story of ABCD, scene by scene

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Videos

ABCD Trailers & Videos

The trailer of ABCD.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know ABCD?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the dance crew Vishwanathan (Vishnu) forms after leaving Jehangir Dance Company?

Details

ABCD Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Prabhudeva’s ABCD” and “A.B.C.D”.

Also known as
  • Prabhudeva’s ABCD
  • A.B.C.D
  • Aadalam Boys Chinnatha Dance
  • ABCD: Any Body Can Dance
  • Все могут танцевать
  • ABCD (Any Body Can Dance)
  • ABCD - Any Body Can Dance
  • Any Body Can Dance
  • ABCD - Anybody Can Dance
  • A.B.C.D.
  • 人人皆舞者
  • Herkes Dans Edebilir
+3 more
  • Oricine poate dansa
  • เต้นเพื่อฝัน มันส์หยุดโลก
  • 3D 寶萊塢之舞力全開

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FAQ

ABCD FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of ABCD, each answered in a sentence.

How long is ABCD?

ABCD runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

When was ABCD released?

ABCD was released on February 7, 2013.

Who directed ABCD?

ABCD was directed by Remo D'Souza.

More films by Remo D'Souza

Who is in the cast of ABCD?

ABCD stars Prabhu Deva as Vishnu, Kay Kay Menon as Jehangir Khan and Ganesh Acharya as Gopi, among 17 credited actors.

Does ABCD have a post-credit scene?

No. ABCD has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is ABCD in?

The original language of ABCD is Hindi.

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