On June 22, 2012, Indian cinema was forever altered with the release of Gangs of Wasseypur. Thirteen years later, the echoes of its powerful storytelling, unforgettable characters, and razor-sharp dialogues continue to resonate, not just with audiences but with the very artists who helped bring it to life.

Gangs Of Wasseypur turns 13: Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui revisit the modern cult classic; Richa Chadha says, “Probably wouldn’t get made today”

As the film clocks 13 years, actor Manoj Bajpayee took to social media to share a clip of his legendary character, Sardar Khan. His caption, brief but evocative, read, “Hazraat, Hazraat, Hazraat!”, a tribute to one of his most iconic lines from the film. “13 years ago, Wasseypur redefined Indian cinema… shaped Indian cult cinema forever,” he wrote, acknowledging the film’s lasting cultural impact.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who immortalized the role of Faizal Khan, also marked the occasion with a post featuring himself and director Anurag Kashyap. “Celebrating 13 years of Gangs Of Wasseypur,” he captioned the photo, a quiet nod to the creative journey that launched him into the mainstream.

In addition to this, Richa Chadha also penned a heartfelt note on her Instagram handle. The caption of her post celebrating the film, read, “Happy 13 GOW. You’ve aged well. Wish I could say the same about the world. You probably wouldn’t get made today no, who will risk a 2 part mammoth period story about intergenerational violence against the backdrop of illegal coal mining? So glad you exist!”

Directed by Anurag Kashyap and presented in two parts, Gangs of Wasseypur is a sprawling crime saga chronicling decades of rivalry and revenge in the coal mafia heartland of Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The film also opened doors for many actors. Alongside Siddiqui, Bajpayee, and Chadha, the ensemble included Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Qureshi, Vineet Kumar Singh, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Rajkummar Rao, most of whom have gone on to lead major projects across film and OTT platforms.

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