Film

Bobby Jasoos

Name: Bobby Jasoos
Genre: Drama, Action, Comedy
Released: 2014
Cast: Vidya Balan, Ali Fazal, Arjan Bajwa, Supriya Pathak, Tanvi Azmi

Drama
Light-hearted

Bobby Jasoos is a playful detective caper centred on an ambitious young woman determined to become Hyderabad's finest investigator. Vidya Balan carries the film with infectious charm as she stumbles through cases in the old city, mixing slapstick comedy with genuine warmth. It's a crowd-pleasing lark that prioritises fun and heart over logic or polish.

TMDb rating

2.8

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