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मक़बूल

  • Crime
  • Drama
Confirmed2003-01-307.07.8Trakt

The Scottish tragedy 'Macbeth' set in the contemporary underworld of India's commercial capital; two corrupt, fortune telling policemen take the roles of the weird sisters, and "Duncan" is Abbaji, the head of a crime family.

Maqbool is a 2003 crime drama that transposes Shakespeare's Macbeth into contemporary Mumbai's underworld. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film reimagines the classic tragedy within India's criminal underworld, with corrupt fortune-telling policemen playing the roles of the witches. The movie is now available to stream and watch.

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
2003-01-30

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Trailer

Maqbool | Official Trailer | Vishal Bhardwaj | Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Pankaj Kapur

YouTube · 2026-01-13
FAQ

Maqbool — frequently asked

When was Maqbool released?

Maqbool was released on January 30, 2003.

What is Maqbool based on?

Maqbool is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, relocating the tragedy to the contemporary criminal underworld of Mumbai, India.

What are the main plot elements?

The film follows two corrupt, fortune-telling policemen who take on the roles of the witches from Macbeth, while Abbaji, the head of a crime family, corresponds to the character of Duncan. The story unfolds within the context of Mumbai's organized crime world.

What genre is Maqbool?

Maqbool is a crime drama that blends Shakespearean tragedy with the gritty setting of contemporary India.

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