This review might be biased because I am a great fan of Anurag Kashyap's movies. Having said that, I do not think people would disagree with the admiration shown. Gangs of Wasseypur is Kashyap's take on Indian godfather. If you are an international at heart, you need to know the local nuances to understand the comic timing, the intensity, the issues, the reactions of characters. However, even an unfamiliar would be taken through the streets of Wasseypur really smoothly.

Sardar Khan essayed by Manoj Bajpayee, and his wife Richa Chaddha have played their part nicely. From setting up of his empire around Wasseypur to expanding his business and later on transferring the legacy to his sons, Bajpayee has eased into the character.

There is no typical bollywood masala dance numbers, yet the background scores are simply apt for the story. The real plus about this movie is the way the characters get developed and mature over the course of the movie. That is something which people rarely notice yet decides the pace and the coherence of the movie.

This movie is certainly one to watch, and will invariably lead one into the next part. Both the movies offer 6 hour of serious entertainment and a crash course into the old mafia raj of pre 1990 India.

I rate this movie 8 out of 10 for the aforementioned credits.