Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Omkara Celebrates 20 Years as a Bollywood Classic
Omkara is a Bollywood movie that came out 20 years ago.
It's based on a famous play called Othello by William Shakespeare.
The director, Vishal Bhardwaj, set the story in rural Uttar Pradesh, India.
The movie has a lot of drama, politics, and romance.
People loved the acting, especially by Saif Ali Khan, who played a bad guy named Langda Tyagi.
The movie also has great songs, like 'Beedi Jalaile,' which is still popular today.
Omkara won awards and is considered one of the best Bollywood movies ever made.
Omkara, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is a Bollywood adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello set in rural Uttar Pradesh.
The film features standout performances from Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Vivek Oberoi.
Saif Ali Khan's portrayal of Langda Tyagi is widely praised as one of the best performances of his career.
The movie won three National Film Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Konkona Sen Sharma.
The iconic song 'Beedi Jalaile' remains popular and is a favorite at celebrations and stage performances.
- Who
- Vishal Bhardwaj, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vivek Oberoi
- What
- The film Omkara, a Bollywood adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello
- When
- Released on July 28, 2006
- Where
- Set in rural Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To blend Shakespeare's tragedy with Indian political and cultural elements
Critics' Perspective
Audience Perspective
Performance of Saif Ali Khan
Critics' Perspective
Critics praised Saif Ali Khan's transformation into Langda Tyagi as one of the best performances of his career.
Audience Perspective
Audiences were surprised and delighted by Saif Ali Khan's portrayal, making it a memorable role.
Dialogues and Language
Critics' Perspective
Critics appreciated the raw dialect inspired by western Uttar Pradesh, adding depth to the characters.
Audience Perspective
Audiences enjoyed the authentic language, making the dialogues one of the film's defining features.
- Release Date
- July 28, 2006
- Director
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Source Material
- William Shakespeare's Othello
- Setting
- Rural Uttar Pradesh
- Notable Performances
- Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vivek Oberoi
- Awards
- Three National Film Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Konkona Sen Sharma
- Iconic Song
- Beedi Jalaile