Ek Chalis Ki Last Local

Plot synopsis:
The story revolves around two people who miss the last local train at 1:40 am and how it changes the course of their lives forever. The protagonist Nilesh (Abhay Deol) works in a call centre firm cultivated by the IT industry. Night shifts, booze, after office parties seem to be the order of the day. When Nilesh misses his last train from Kurla to Vikroli, he is rudely shoved off by a police constable who wants to keep the station clean from anti-social elements. Nowhere to go, he strolls outside for an auto-rickshaw, where he bumps into a beautiful damsel in distress, Madhu (Neha Dhupia), also wanting a ride to Vikhroli. As it turns out, the rickshaws are on strike due to a bomb blast earlier in the day at Ghatkopar. Nilesh and Madhu are forced to walk to the next rickshaw stand.
Nilesh stops by a local pub and is unable to resist his temptation to have a drink or two. He meets an old friend, Pat, who appears to have amassed a lot of money within a year through gambling. Knowing his expertise with the cards, Pat invites Nilesh to join him in the inner chambers to play with the high rollers. Upon some persuasion from Madhu, he gives in and gambles. Taking over Nilesh's turn, Pat loses all the money they have won to an underworld don. In the meantime, in his search for Madhu, Nilesh stumbles into the restroom where he finds Madhu apparently being forced upon by a local goon. He later learns that she was just plying her trade. A police encounter specialist, a religious but notorious south Indian don, a gay underworld don and the Mumbai red light underbelly too get involved. Starting the adventure with just Rs. 70 in his pocket, when he catches the first morning train home 2-½ hours later, he has Rs. 2.5 crores in his hands. How Nilesh lands up with this bounty and the girl by missing his train sums up this comic thriller.

Tags: neo noir

Review:
A few comments and a Night (that I'll always remember) later I was sure that I had seen one of the MOST ENTERTAINING movie in Bollywood ever (and yes I've seen A LOT).
The whole ambiance of the movie is such that it is best seen at night, with a friend (but I enjoyed it most watching it alone) and SMOKES (don't forget the smokes)....
I was not a fan of NEHA DHUPIA's acting and the only movie I had seen of ABHAY DEOL was "Socha Na tha", so I thought "well how good can it be?" Well 3 hrs later my question was answered, and it was "AWESOME".
From the Unpredictable story to the Fascinating and Quirky (dont forget eccentric) characters, it was a joy-ride like no other.
and the comparison is worth every word of it.Neha Dupia did well too (considering her track record) and this was the turning point in her career, after this she actually did start acting.
In the end all I want is for you my friends to watch this GEM of a movie....
Finally we have a director who is truly inspired by Guy Ritchie movies.
Sanjay Khanduri has added his own style of narration to the slick, no non-sense editing style of some of the best directors and the characterization of Guy Ritchie and has come up with something worth watching.Abhay Deol is one of those millions of people who travel in Mumbai local trains.
How he ends up owning 25 million rupees in two and a half hours is the story in a nutshell.
En route, he encounters Pulp Fictionesque characters and ends up in situations like one.
Neha Dhupia did a fairly significant role and her acting wasn't too bad either.What is so special about the movie is that, Guy Ritchie himself wouldn't improvise it too much if he had to make it...
Excellent Movie a must watch.
I was skeptical to watch this low budget no glam face movie, but i was proved wrong by miles this movie is zillion times better than any of the Karan Johar or any big hit masala movies.The story is humorous thrilling full of anticipation and best of all UNPREDICTABLE, believe me guys the the story is totally unpredictable probably this was the first bollywood movie whose story i was unable to predict.Abhay Deol, Neha Dhupia & Ashok Samarth (Playing Malvankar Inspector) have done a good job.Over all its a must see but not fit for family audience (do not take kids with u)..
I just thought the three hit men in the car sequences were bit loud and could have used some slight toning down.The songs play in the background.
He's clearly inspired by Tarantino and Richie and creatively puts his inspiration to good use in the film.
i don't say the story because it is better if you watch from start to finish.
even their was not much scope for songs some how Music director have done a great job.
Movie's storyline never lets you down or get you bored, it elicits that creative thinking can produce great story.
I watched this movie 2-3 times and did not find any place where I could say this could not happen to me.
Abhay Deol plays Nilesh, a Call Center worker who misses the last local leaving at 1:40 am.
His 'chance' encounter with Madhu (Neha Dhupia), who is also looking for a taxi/auto leads to a rollicking adventure that goes from thrills to chills to the downright macabre.
In short there is something for everyone and this one is a rollicking ride and lots of fun as we follow a good looking couple on the run for their life.
There are many moments of homage to movies both HW and BW and there is lots of humor packed in.I really like Abhay Deol - yet again he demonstrates his acting abilities as the ladies man wannabe and a poor sucker who gets caught in events out of his control.
Neha Dhupia was decent as the streetwalker and the rest of the cast did their job very well.
This movie has a song in a bar and music in the background, but no real singing and dancing, and is another one of the new style BW films that are cropping up this year.
A good one and worth a watch!.
Ek Chalis Ki Last Local starring Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia who miss their last train to Vikhroli and have two and a half hours to kill before their next train.
One thing leads to another and in these few hours of their life they go through a number of experiences and events - some good, some bad.
But by the end of it each character's life is altered completely.The movie has some hilarious moments worth watching.
Overall, a movie worth watching once.Abhay has a nice comedy timing, and does not seem all that stupid.
Evidently a cult in the making, the makers have set the bar high with a very apt cast & engaging story-line.Talking about how Mumbai behaves with its inhabitants, it links with three different stories that culminate into something grave, but eventually breakthrough.
Rolling finely & softly for 150 minutes, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local never bores off and indeed entertains with references in crime, drama, love & songs.Fantastic screenplay & lucid dreaming-sequences makes it a perfect Bollywood crime comedy.
Neha Dhupia is hot & perfect, while Abhay Deol steals the show with his glamor & introspection.BOTTOM LINE: Recommended!Can be watched with a typical Indian family?
It sounds surely like an art movie.
Knowing the star cast of Abhey Doel and Neha Dhupia  I expected to be a slow love story.
The movie is about Nilesh (Abhey Doel) who misses the last local train from Kurla station in Bombay at 1:40 am in the morning; he meets another person  a girl (Neha Dhupia) who has also missed the last local train of 1:40 am.
It leads them to a bar club, where they think of spending some time till 4:10 am, so that they can catch the first local train at 4:10 am.
From this point on the movie takes usual turn and sky rockets into something that was not expected.I will not tell you anything what happens after that  but it is interesting and for people loving dark cinema like the one made by Quentin Tarantino, would appreciate the attempt by the first time director Sanjay Kanduri takes us on a roller coaster ride of unexpected twists and turns to his story, which he himself has written.
Surely Sanjay has tried his best to remain one step ahead of his audience and given classic surprises  some would be difficult for Indian audiences to digest and accept, but kudos to his conviction.Till the last frame of the movie, Sanjay Kanduri keeps the audience glued to the merry go round of characters and he could have taken the movie to any ending, but gives us a pleasing and happy one.This is my second movie I have seen of Abhey Doel, and I think he is not a bad actor at all; and this movie he shows a very good sense of humor and timing for delivery apt dialogues funnily.
Neha Dhupia looks great and has acted well to suit the type-cast character she has often played in past.There are many Marathi stage artists Sanjay Kanduri has used; who have performed well.This is my last word for people with weak stomach; if you do not like dark cinema of blood and gory, this is not the cup of tea for you.
There are also some stupid moments in some episodes in the movie, but for the first time director I would be little more lenient to like the attempt and give(Stars 6.5 out of 10).
I must have seen this film 22 times.
During Nilesh's adventure (or misadventure) we are introduced to various characters including a Nana Patekar wannabe wannabe, a corpulent 'cabaret' singer, an obese 'hijra', a glass-eyed hit-man, a wacky chatterbox of a tomboy, a ruthless CC (corrupt cop) and lots of unusual 'visitors' of the night.Abhay Deol is one of the very few fine actors of the current generation who is a risk-taker.
During Nilesh's adventure (or misadventure) we are introduced to various characters including a Nana Patekar wannabe wannabe, a corpulent 'cabaret' singer, an obese 'hijra', a glass-eyed hit-man, a wacky chatterbox of a tomboy, a ruthless CC (corrupt cop) and lots of unusual 'visitors' of the night.Abhay Deol is one of the very few fine actors of the current generation who is a risk-taker.
I think he has screenplay sense and art of film making better than Sajid Khans and 99% of directors boasting today.
The voice-over is quite charming and quirky and gives more insight into Nilesh's character.Director Khanduri deserves a pat on the shoulder for coming up with something different that is so much fun to watch.
The voice-over is quite charming and quirky and gives more insight into Nilesh's character.Director Khanduri deserves a pat on the shoulder for coming up with something different that is so much fun to watch.
Now Im just dying to see this director's new film KLPD aka Kismat Love Paisa Dilli.
What's up Bollywood, you are actually making movies that are out of line!!
Ek Challis Ki Last Local is a dark comedy, and the surprising thing about this one is that it is more realistic and enjoyable than most other movies from the tinsel town.
Abhay Deol seems to be picking roles that require more acting than doing the dance numbers which is a step in the right direction.
Could have been more tightly done as the second half seemed to drag, but still enjoyable and watchable than most of the Bollywood movies out there.
Surprisingly off-beat-yet-mainstream adventure/comedy/thriller from Bollywood, starting with a guy missing his local train ride home ('Last local train at 1.40 a.m' is how the title would translate, roughly).
While it owes a huge debt to Tarantino in terms of some of the plotting and some of the tone, and a few direct nods to scenes from his films (as well as others, like Lock, Stock, etc), it is not a rip-off by any means (unlike Kaante, or others).
The whole film takes place on one night, from 1.40 a.m to a few hours later, when the next train is leaving.
Characterization is good, especially of our hero, who is perhaps the most realistic and believable hero I've seen in Indian cinema for a long, long time.
Abhay Deol plays the role not as a typical, hunky, macho superhero, but as a slightly cowardly, greedy, horny, and put-upon guy.
Neha Dhupia is sublime in the first half as the 'average middle-class girl' who tags along with our hero, having missed the same train.
The other characters, mostly of the dubious variety, are also fine (I especially loved the in-jokes, like the rickshaw driver aping Nana Patekar's dialogue delivery & poking fun at some of NP's most iconic lines.....obviously this kind of reference can only be enjoyed by people tuned into Bollywood cinema).
Which is amazing, considering most 'family oriented' Bollywood fare these days has more risqué stuff than this film.
All the more surprising, since Neha is known for her 'revealing' roles in steamy thrillers, but she keeps her clothes on the whole time here (still, she looks ravishing even in her demure appearance).
Despite a few rough edges and a slightly bloated running time, this is a superior Bollywood thriller that I wouldn't mind watching again soon..
I think what the director who is the writer as well has managed to achieve is the new age cinema we all talk about here in bollywood.
I think the way the film twists every 5 minutes in an unassuming manner catching pace, yet keeping in the releams of reality is commendable.
Also I think this is the first 'Real time film' of India and it has not been promoted like that.
It is a real time film.
Abhay Deol looked picture perfect in a lost-out dodo role.
And Neha Dhupia was the best I have seen of her till now.
Ek Chalis Ki Last Local is a Dark Comedy.
Abhay Deol is one of the very few fine actors of the current generation who is a risk-taker.
. Joginder Tuteja of IndiaGlitz gave the movie a positive review, stating that "EK CHALIS KI LAST LOCAL turns out to be a film that breaks the stereotypes, mainly from the narration perspective, in a big way and hence deserves to be appreciated for its uniqueness."[4] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the movie 3 stars out of 5, saying that "EK CHALIS KI LAST LOCAL is a decent fare that stands out for a few individualistic episodes in the narrative.
20 minutes into this movie and you will be thinking 'Why I am watching such a crappy movie?' The script and music are really bad.
Another plus point is Neha Dhupia, who serves as eye-candy and the romance between Abhay Deol and her.
The worst part is that the character of Neha Dhupia is not developed all throughout the movie.
Last but not least, the supporting cast for this movie has several brilliant actors, but none of them have been given a proper role and dialogues by the director.
I really liked this film when i saw the trailers, i have not seen any of Abhay Doel's movies in the past but i did go and watch this, and i was quite surprised as he was good in the film, the guy is an even better actor than his cousin Bobby who i can't stand at all every time his face comes on screen i change the channel.I was really impressed with Neha, she was really, really good in this film, now i want her to do more family films like this because she had played the character so well, she was the right person for role too,.The music went well with the movie and Neha and Abhay made a really cute couple and danced well together also..
The production design, cinematography and soundtrack perfectly complement the material, which keeps surprises coming, yet does not sacrifice each set-piece just for the sake of moving to the next, a common failing in most makers' initial works.Be warned, all of the comedy is dark, very dark, and the setting is the pits, with none of the characters even resembling role models.
Neha Dhupia's a wonder, what with her movie choices including this and 'Mithya' (another fab Indie).
Abhay Deol always had taste to pick his subjects, but I didn't know this at the time this one came out.
But he has to be the most courageous lead in an Indian movie ever, with what he lets the material do to/with his character, esp.
Its basically a story of a young call centre employee Nilesh who misses his last 1.40 am train.
And for the next two and a half hours we are subjected to games played by Nilesh's fate with him putting him into all sorts of trouble and at the same time getting him out of it unscathed.
Abhay Deol seriously needs some acting lessons and same goes for Neha Dhupia.But overall an enjoyable and a one time movie !.
We thought it was an interesting name for a film.
Very less have I seen so poised film from begin to end gaining dramatic momentum as it progresses.
Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia are stupendous.
I think Indian film makers have give a let go to this film as just a good film due to its New Director and Producer.
Sadly Ek Chalis Ki Last Local is a Cult film of Indian cinema gone unnoticed due to low profile people behind it.
For me it is the first attempt near Real-time filming in India.
Dhai ghante mein dhai crore(2 1/2 crore in 2 1/2 hours) is an apt tag line and yes the film is also of 2 1/2 hrs.
Quaint film with a different story.
This is the only Abhay Deol film I've seen and I don't think he was a good actor, he definitely failed to impress but Neha Dhupia was really good.
The direction was weak and the film was not really well made but the story is different & interesting about how a guy who has just missed his last local, with only 70 bucks in his pocket, turns into a millionaire by the time he takes his next train.
Ek Chalis Ki Last Local is a movie about two strangers, Nilesh Rastogi (Abhay Deol), a call centre executive, and a girl Madhu (Neha Dhupia), who is going back home after attending a friend's engagement.
They both miss the 1:40am last local train from Kurla station.
The best thing about the film is that it shows all the possible bad things that can happen if you're out at night time.
Overall it's OK to be watched once and I only liked the first half and the second half was boring.
I generally don't watch Neha Dhupias films but when my friend insisted I thought I will take a look for Abhay Deols sake.
I started the film at some 11.30 in night thinking will see half and rest will see in morning.
Just loved the film.
Guess credit goes to the film maker.
Besides the twist and turns what I liked was the love story pun in this mayhem.
Neha never looked better and Abhay was soo affable and funny specially when his clothes were taken off and he was tied to bed..
I wish we had a few more film makers here like this and they would give even west a run for money.
Now like my friends I recommend whoever has not seen to see this flick.