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Gali Guleiyan (2017): Cast & Plot

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Gali Guleiyan is a 2017 drama thriller directed by Dipesh Jain, starring Manoj Bajpayee as Khuddoos, Ranvir Shorey and Shahana Goswami. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.

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Gali Guleiyan (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Dipesh Jain
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
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The story

What Is Gali Guleiyan About?

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

A solitary shopkeeper in Old Delhi secretly observes the world through hidden cameras. His quiet existence is disrupted when he witnesses a young boy being attacked, prompting him to search for the victim. This pursuit draws him deeper into the labyrinthine streets of the city and the complexities of his own psyche, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.

Gali Guleiyan Themes & Keywords

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  • inspired by a true story
  • mind
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Cast & crew

Gali Guleiyan Cast & Characters

Manoj Bajpayee leads the cast as Khuddoos, with Ranvir Shorey as Ganeshi and Shahana Goswami as Saira. Directed by Dipesh Jain; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Gali Guleiyan Plot Summary

What happens in Gali Guleiyan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Khuddoos is a reclusive, middle-aged mechanic who keeps a careful watch over his Old Delhi neighbourhood from behind a mosaic of hidden cameras. His sole companion is Ganeshi, a practical friend who checks on him and helps manage his daily needs, keeping a quiet rhythm to Khuddoos’s solitary life. The mood of the streets shifts when his estranged brother, Shaukat, arrives with a practical request: he needs an old necklace from their mother for his daughter’s wedding.

Full summary

The whole story of Gali Guleiyan, scene by scene

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Videos

Gali Guleiyan Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Gali Guleiyan.

Gali Guleiyan - In the Shadows | Official Trailer | Manoj Bajpayee | Dipesh Jain | 7th September
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Gali Guleiyan?

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 actor portrays the reclusive mechanic Khuddoos?

Details

Gali Guleiyan Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “In the Shadows” and “Šešėliuose”.

Also known as
  • In the Shadows
  • Šešėliuose

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FAQ

Gali Guleiyan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Gali Guleiyan?

Gali Guleiyan runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Gali Guleiyan released?

Gali Guleiyan was released on October 14, 2017.

Who directed Gali Guleiyan?

Gali Guleiyan was directed by Dipesh Jain.

Who is in the cast of Gali Guleiyan?

Gali Guleiyan stars Manoj Bajpayee as Khuddoos, Ranvir Shorey as Ganeshi and Shahana Goswami as Saira, among 6 credited actors.

Does Gali Guleiyan have a post-credit scene?

No. Gali Guleiyan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gali Guleiyan in?

The original language of Gali Guleiyan is Hindi.

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