Question 1

What inspired Subhash Kapoor to make a film about the recession?

Accepted Answer

After his first film had a low-key release, Kapoor was frustrated by producers citing recession as an excuse, so he wrote a satire to vent his anger about how even gangsters and politicians were affected by it.

Question 2

Which real-life politicians inspired the character played by Amol Gupte?

Accepted Answer

The politician character played by Amol Gupte is drawn from D.P. Yadav and Shibu Soren, with some actions reminiscent of Raja Bhaiyya.

Question 3

Why did Subhash Kapoor choose kidnapping as the central crime in this recession-themed film?

Accepted Answer

Kapoor noted that kidnapping had become an industry in North India, and characters involved often had a humorous take on life, making it a fitting backdrop for a recession satire.

Question 4

What is the basic plot of Phas Gaye Re Obama?

Accepted Answer

Om, a debt-ridden NRI, tries to sell his ancestral property to pay debts but is kidnapped by gangsters who mistakenly believe he's a rich target.

Question 5

Who plays the character Om Shastri in the film?

Accepted Answer

Rajat Kapoor plays the character Om Shastri.

Question 6

What inspired Subhash Kapoor to make a film about the recession?

Accepted Answer

After his first film had a low-key release, Kapoor was frustrated and developed the idea to make a movie on recession, choosing it as the theme to give vent to his anger through satire.

Question 7

Why did Subhash Kapoor choose kidnapping as the central plot element in his recession satire?

Accepted Answer

As a journalist who toured North India extensively, Kapoor observed that kidnapping had become an industry in the region, and he wanted to show how even this 'industry' was affected by the recession.

Question 8

What real-life politicians inspired the character played by Amol Gupte in the film?

Accepted Answer

The politician character played by Amol Gupte is drawn from D.P. Yadav and Shibu Soren, with some actions reminiscent of Raja Bhaiyya.

Question 9

What is the basic premise of Phas Gaye Re Obama?

Accepted Answer

Om, a debt-ridden NRI, plans to sell his ancestral property to pay debts but gets kidnapped by gangsters who mistakenly believe he's a wealthy target.

Question 10

Which acclaimed Bollywood film did Amol Gupte write before appearing in Phas Gaye Re Obama?

Accepted Answer

Amol Gupte wrote Taare Zameen Par, one of Bollywood's best movies, though he typically prefers working on films centered around children.

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