Question 1

Which real-life gangsters inspired Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the true-life tales of Haji Mastan and Dawood Ibrahim, Bombay's top racketeers who became celebrities. Mastan ruled from the 1960s-70s, succeeded by Ibrahim in the 1970s-80s.

Question 2

What vintage car did Ajay Devgan receive as a gift for this film?

Accepted Answer

Ekta Kapoor gifted Ajay Devgan a luxury 1967 vintage car, which he drives in the film because he loved it very much.

Question 3

Which actor's character is loosely based on Dawood Ibrahim?

Accepted Answer

Emraan Hashmi's character Shoaib Khan is loosely based on the underworld leader Dawood Ibrahim, who was on Forbes 2008 list of The World's 10 Most Wanted criminals.

Question 4

What marked Ajay Devgn's return to gangster roles in this film?

Accepted Answer

This film marked Ajay Devgn's return to dark gangster roles after he had been focusing on comedy and other lighter films.

Question 5

Which classic film influenced Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai?

Accepted Answer

This film is influenced by Once Upon a Time in America (1984), along with the real-life accounts of India's most notorious gangsters.

Question 6

Which real-life gangsters inspired Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the true-life tales of Haji Mastan and Dawood Ibrahim, Bombay's top racketeers who became celebrities. Mastan ruled from the 1960s-70s, succeeded by Ibrahim in the 1970s-80s.

Question 7

What special gift did Ekta Kapoor give Ajay Devgn for his role?

Accepted Answer

Ekta Kapoor gifted Ajay Devgn a luxury 1967 vintage car which he drives in the film because he loved the car very much.

Question 8

Which actor's character is loosely based on Dawood Ibrahim?

Accepted Answer

Emraan Hashmi's character Shoaib Khan is loosely based on the underworld leader Dawood Ibrahim, who was on Forbes 2008 list of The World's 10 Most Wanted criminals.

Question 9

What marked Ajay Devgn's return to gangster roles in this film?

Accepted Answer

This film marked Ajay Devgn's return to dark gangster roles after he had been focusing on comedy and other lighter films.

Question 10

Which other films influenced Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai?

Accepted Answer

The film is influenced by Once Upon a Time in America (1984) and the real-life accounts of India's most notorious gangsters, Haji Mastan and Dawood Ibrahim.

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