Producer: Nikhil Panchamiya
Director: Raj Kaushal
Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Minissha Lamba, Anousha Dandekar, Gulshan Grover
Music: Himesh Reshammiya

Director Raj Kaushal couldn’t prove his credential as a director with his former films like ‘Pyar Mein Kabhi Kabhi’ and ‘Shaadi Ka Ladoo’. So there is always apprehension in mind when one goes to watch his latest offering ‘Anthony Kaun Hai?’ Again the feel good factor of watching Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi in screen after ‘Munnbhai MBBS’, which is a casting coup for the film, motivates you to go for it. You go to watch the film with partial expectations and don’t get the shock of your life when you find out this film is nowhere near ‘Munnbhai MBBS’. It is inspired by several movies, both Hollywood and Bollywood with the main premise being hidden diamonds. The title of the film ‘Anthony Kaun Hai?’ has no relevance with the theme of the film, this is the biggest disappointment that you get after going there.

The film’s protagonist is Anthony (Arshad Warsi) a con man who lives with the false name, Anthony Gonsalves. The film begins in a flashback about Champak Chaudhari aka Champ (Arshad Warsi) who makes a living out of forging documents. He wants to get the box of diamonds hidden by Raghu (Raghuvir Yadav), who was his jail mate. After many twists and turn in the plot, he comes across bad man Lucky Sharma (Chetan Hansraj) and a detective (Gulshan Grover). Jiya (Minissha Lamba) gives him company in love. Sanjay Dutt is in an extended guest-appearance and plays the hit man Master Madan who shares a room with Anthony. The ‘real Anthony’ on whom the title of the film circles is a reporter, who shoots a rich man murdering a bimbo. Phew!

The narrative moves to and fro which is a novel ingredient tried by the director. Again Raj fails to strike the chord right as he himself seems a bit confused and looses his focus from what he really wanted from the film. The movie keeps shuffling from romance, thrill, style, and comedy, leaving you gasping and gnawing with the loose ends. There are many sub plots as well that runs along with the main plot. Songs cause woe and also a sharp editing is called forth. Also the climax becomes as anti climax, just leaving you exasperated after the whole watch. The stylised and realistic escapade doesn’t weave fantasy that calls for your attention. Further Himesh Reshammiya bores you to death with his repetitive music.

Other than Arshad who gets the meatiest role, none of the other characters are well etched. Most of the other characters are stereotypical whom you’ve spotted here and there. The actors especially Arshad pull the comic part well and leave you in splits. In short this underrated actor of the industry is the live wire of the film and helps it rise above the ordinary. He lives through the character and carries the film on his shoulder, cautious about not disappointing you at all. Sanjay Dutt though relegated to a small role once again does his part with aplomb leaving you satiated. Raghuvir Yadav disappoints with his one-dimensional role. Minissha Lamba is competent and others are okay.

This is a time pass film, only worth a watch with that intention in mind!