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The 1983 cult classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro remains the gold standard for Indian political satire. Directed by Kundan Shah and produced by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), it was made on a shoestring budget of just ₹7-9 lakh. Film Index: Quick Facts Director: Kundan Shah Release Date: August 12, 1983 Genre: Satirical Black Comedy Lead Cast: Naseeruddin Shah (Vinod), Ravi Baswani (Sudhir)

• Kundanlal (Amitabh Bachchan): A straightforward and honest businessman.
• Tiku (Rajesh Khanna): A clever and somewhat fraudulent businessman.
• Other notable characters: Including the Income Tax Officer, and various other characters that add to the comedic and satirical elements.

• Initially modest box-office; gained cult classic status
• Praised for sharp satire, ensemble performances, and bold critique of institutions
• Cited in later analyses of Indian political satire and parallel cinema

The Relevance Today

The NFDC and Prasar Bharati undertook a massive 4K restoration. They scanned the original negatives, manually cleaned each frame, and restored the audio. The result was screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) . index of jaane bhi do yaaro