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  • Writer's pictureSambhav Jain

"Must-Watch: Top 10 Kay Kay Menon Movies That Showcase His Remarkable Talent"

  1. Haider (2014)

  • Director: Vishal Bhardwaj

  • Plot: A modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, set in the backdrop of the insurgency-hit Kashmir valley, exploring themes of betrayal, revenge, and political intrigue.

  • Kay Kay Menon's Role: He plays the role of Khurram Meer, a scheming politician with ulterior motives, whose actions have far-reaching consequences.

  1. Black Friday (2004)

  • Director: Anurag Kashyap

  • Plot: A crime thriller based on the book "Black Friday - The True Story of the Bombay Bomb Blasts" by Hussain Zaidi, detailing the events leading up to and following the 1993 Bombay bombings.

  • Kay Kay Menon's Role: He portrays the character of Rakesh Maria, the honest and determined police officer leading the investigation into the bombings.

  1. Shaurya (2008)

  • Director: Samar Khan

  • Plot: A courtroom drama that revolves around a military lawyer defending a soldier accused of killing his commanding officer, leading to revelations about honor, duty, and justice.

  • Kay Kay Menon's Role: He plays the role of Major Siddhant Chaudhary, the defense lawyer who unravels the truth behind the incident.

  1. Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005)

  • Director: Sudhir Mishra

  • Plot: A political drama set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency of the 1970s, following the lives of three individuals from different socio-economic backgrounds.

  • Kay Kay Menon's Role: He portrays the character of Siddharth Tyabji, a charismatic political leader with revolutionary ideals.

  1. Sarkar (2005)

  • Director: Ram Gopal Varma

  • Plot: A political crime thriller inspired by the life of politician Bal Thackeray, focusing on the powerful and influential Sarkar family and their dealings in the underworld.

  • Kay Kay Menon's Role: He plays the role of Vishnu Nagre, the ambitious and treacherous son-in-law of Sarkar, who schemes to usurp power.

  1. Life in a... Metro (2007)

  • Director: Anurag Basu

  • Plot: An ensemble drama that explores the lives of several characters living in Mumbai and their interconnected relationships, aspirations, and struggles.

  • Kay Kay Menon's Role: He portrays the character of Ranjeet "Ron" Chadha, a married man engaged in an extramarital affair, dealing with the consequences of his actions.

  1. Corporate (2006)

  • Director: Madhur Bhandarkar

  • Plot: A drama that exposes the cutthroat world of corporate politics and the ethical dilemmas faced by employees in a powerful conglomerate.

  • Kay Kay Menon's Role: He plays the role of Nishigandha Dasgupta, a shrewd and ruthless corporate executive who manipulates situations to further his career.

  1. Gulaal (2009)

  • Director: Anurag Kashyap

  • Plot: A political drama set in the fictional town of Rajpur, Rajasthan, revolving around power struggles, student politics, and the quest for identity and justice.

  • Kay Kay Menon's Role: He portrays the character of Dukey Bana, a ruthless politician with a complex agenda, who wields influence over the town.

  1. The Stoneman Murders (2009)

  • Director: Manish Gupta

  • Plot: A crime thriller based on the real-life Stoneman serial killings that took place in Mumbai during the 1980s, focusing on the efforts of a determined police officer to catch the elusive killer.

  • Kay Kay Menon's Role: He plays the role of Sanjay Shelar, the dedicated police officer leading the investigation into the gruesome murders.

  1. Johnny Gaddaar (2007)

  • Director: Sriram Raghavan

  • Plot: A neo-noir crime thriller about a group of small-time crooks who plan a heist but are betrayed by one of their own, leading to a series of twists and turns.

  • Kay Kay Menon's Role: He portrays the character of Vikram, the mastermind behind the heist, whose greed and deception jeopardize the entire operation


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