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TV reporter Shivajirao gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day, after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. After his successful one-day stint, he attempts to get back to his normal life, but it is not as easy as he thought it to be, with the lives of his near and dear ones now in danger on account of his honesty.
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TV reporter Shivajirao gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day, after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. After his successful one-day stint, he attempts to get back to his normal life, but it is not as easy as he thought it to be, with the lives of his near and dear ones now in danger on account of his honesty.
Best Sensational Role Female | 2002 | Rani
Critics Award for Best Actor | 2002 | Anil
The famous 3D fighting scene in the car junkyard originally involved Anil Kapoor being dripped in water. He was also gym training for 7 months for this scene. At the time of the shoot, he refused to shave his body hair, and finally it was planned to smear him in mud. It was the first action scene in Indian Cinema to employ the use of computer effects and 36 different cameras were used simultaneously for a single scene. When Anil Kapoor stated that he was not really comfortable with facing the camera with his shirt off, Shankar replied that the scene was very crucial for the story and he can change the hero but not the scene.
Aamir Khan was offered the role of Shivaji Rao but turned it down.
The makers built a huge set of the TV studio of the fictional news channel QTV. More than 700 TVs and cameras and a very large TV screen were set up to make the set appear real. In the climax when the set is destroyed, each TV and camera was smashed to smithereens.
Shah Rukh Khan was offered the lead role but declined.
Anil Kapoor's character was named after superstar Rajnikanth's original name, Shivajirao Gaekwad. It was because the original Tamil version "Mudhalvan" (1999) was written with him in mind. But he declined the film, hence the retention of the character name in Hindi version which had Maharashtra in the background.
"Bansal: [Briefing Puri on the ongoing riots across Maharashtra] Sir, if we don't stop them right here they'll convert the entire state into a graveyard. And you're aware that the so-called intelligentsia will keep howling over this day and night. Atleast we can save a few places from getting tattered. Balraj Chauhan (Chief Minister): [Responding to Rawal when irritated by the reality] You'll tatter me. It's not me who'll be tattered but my government. The 4 legs of this chair on which I am sitting aren't mine alone. One of is of those coalition parties, the other is of caste based communities we're catering to, third is of those who're financing our organization and fourth our grassroots activists. Even if one leg is pulled, this chair shall fall as a whole. [Turning his face towards Rawal in a furious tone] Balraj Chauhan (Chief Minister): And the day it happens, I'll pick the remains and smash it on your face. [In a normal tone] Balraj Chauhan (Chief Minister): Such problems aren't meant to be solved, instead an issue is created out of them for the sole purpose of future politics. [On his CB communicator to police authorities] Balraj Chauhan (Chief Minister): Commissioner, no arrests, no tear gas. They want to scream, be it. First they'll shout, then they'll be exhausted and finally they'll forget everything and return to normal. [Disconnects]"
"Shivaji Rao Gaekwad: [Returning to the Secretariat as day end approaches] Yes Mr. Bansal. Is the list of the officials I requested for in process ? Bansal: Yes Sir. First, the people who misuse their authority. Second, the people who intervene in matters of those trying to conduct tasks honestly. Third, those who don't even bother to perform their duties. Breaking down by districts, municipalities, divisions, subdivisions, whosoever has become a millionaire is on these lists. Total headcount is 45,518 characters. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad: [after a brief shock, in a normal tone] Suspend all of them. Bansal: [Shocked at the radical decision] But Sir, signing these many suspension orders would take over midnight. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad: So issue an ordinance order, publish the names on the government's internet portal, put these lists on the bulletin board like exam results. If there's something stopping the officials, I'll order the Collectors to round these people myself. Bansal: There are several Collectors on these lists themselves Sir. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad: No problem, you sign their suspension orders. [In a humorous tone] Shivaji Rao Gaekwad: In case your name's too in the list, I'll sign that. Bansal: [In a comical tone] Sir I can assure you, I maybe loud mouthed but my hands are completely clean. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad: But from where the hell did these people get the guts to indulge in such activities ? Bansal: From ministers obviously, all are hand in glove after all. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad: Who's on the list ? Bansal: [Sarcastic on the corruption] Who's NOT ? Food, housing, revenue, finance, PWD. Combined there are 12 wolves in the pack. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad: What action do you suggest for these wolves ? Bansal: To be honest, they should be caged. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad: Do it. [Camera flashes multiple times across Paresh Rawal's face]"
