Do Aur Do Paanch (1980): Cast & Plot
Do Aur Do Paanch is a 1980 comedy drama directed by Rakesh Kumar, starring Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay, Shashi Kapoor and Parveen Babi. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 34m (154 min)
- Director
- Rakesh Kumar
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Do Aur Do Paanch About?
The premise of Do Aur Do Paanch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
2 + 2 = 5 Two rival burglars end up at the same school with the intent of abducting a rich man’s son for a large ransom.
Do Aur Do Paanch Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- school
- wealth
- son
- uncle
- boarding school
- boy
- burglar
- rival
- fake certificate
- jail
- identity
- music teacher
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- millionaire
- crisis of conscience
- cave
- stage play
- exploding car
- knife
- child kidnapping
- children
- drunkenness
- good versus evil
- train
- fake identity
- new identity
- animated title sequence
- male female relationship
- repentance
- gambling
- rivalry
- kidnapping
- gym teacher
- revenge
- only son
- ambulance
- truth
- fight
- schoolteacher
- fear
- security guard
- plan
- school principal
- food poisoning
- train compartment
- title spoken by character
Do Aur Do Paanch Cast & Characters
Amitabh Bachchan leads the cast as Vijay, with Shashi Kapoor as Sunil / Laxman and Parveen Babi as Anju Sharma. Directed by Rakesh Kumar; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rakesh Kumar
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Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay - Shashi Kapoor as Sunil / Laxman
- Parveen Babi as Anju Sharma
- Hema Malini as Shalu
Also Starring in Do Aur Do Paanch
· 2 moreMore from Rakesh Kumar
More films directed by Rakesh Kumar: Suryavanshi, Yaarana, Mr. Natwarlal and Khoon Pasina.
Do Aur Do Paanch Plot Summary
What happens in Do Aur Do Paanch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Vijay Amitabh Bachchan and Sunil Shashi Kapoor are petty burglars who operate on rival sides of the city’s underworld. Their respective bosses hatch a bold, morally tangled scheme: infiltrate a school to abduct rich Seth Mathur’s son, Bittoo, and demand a hefty ransom. To pull it off, they disguise themselves and slip into the school as Ram and Lakshman, respectively, taking on new roles that blur the lines between crime and innocence. Ram is appointed as the P.E. instructor, while Lakshman becomes the music teacher, setting the stage for a series of comic and heartfelt moments amid the disciplined hallways and curious students.
Full summary
The whole story of Do Aur Do Paanch, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Do Aur Do Paanch?
10 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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Which legendary actor plays the role of Vijay in the movie?
Cars in Do Aur Do Paanch
11 cars on screen, including the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle and the 1963 Fiat 1100 Super Select.
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1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Important role -
1963 Fiat 1100 Super Select Important role -
1964 Hindustan Ambassador MkII Important role -
Austin-Western unknown Minor role
Do Aur Do Paanch Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Дважды два – пять” and “İki Kere Iki Beştir / Do Aur Do Paanch”.
- Also known as
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- Дважды два – пять
- İki Kere Iki Beştir / Do Aur Do Paanch
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Do Aur Do Paanch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Do Aur Do Paanch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Do Aur Do Paanch?
Do Aur Do Paanch runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
When was Do Aur Do Paanch released?
Do Aur Do Paanch was released on February 10, 1980.
Who directed Do Aur Do Paanch?
Do Aur Do Paanch was directed by Rakesh Kumar.
More films by Rakesh Kumar Who is in the cast of Do Aur Do Paanch?
Do Aur Do Paanch stars Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay, Shashi Kapoor as Sunil / Laxman and Parveen Babi as Anju Sharma, among 6 credited actors.
Does Do Aur Do Paanch have a post-credit scene?
No. Do Aur Do Paanch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Do Aur Do Paanch in?
The original language of Do Aur Do Paanch is Hindi.
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