Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


Bollywood movies are more than just song and dance routines. They also have a longstanding fascination with the exciting realm of cons. Forget petty street magicians; these films will take you on a rollercoaster ride of sophisticated plots, incisive social commentary, and daring robberies. They’ll keep you on the edge of your seat with tension, occasionally sprinkled with social satire, and frequently leave you laughing out loud.
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A recent example is the film ‘Crew,’ which stars the remarkable trio of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon. This entertaining heist comedy follows a gang of women who devise a daring plan to rob an airplane! ‘Crew’ demonstrates how Bollywood con films can be both entertaining and intelligently written.
Here are our picks for the best Bollywood con flicks on OTT:
Special 26 (2013)
The story of a bunch of con artists who prey on the privileged is told in this highly regarded film, which was written and directed by Neeraj Pandey. Led by mastermind Ajay Singh Rajput (Akshay Kumar), the squad methodically prepares and executes sophisticated robberies while acting as officers from India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ‘Special 26’ is a thrilling adventure that keeps you guessing as the squad carries off daring theft after heist.
Where to watch: Apple TV, YouTube – Available on Rent
Khosla Ka Ghosla! (2006)
This funny comedy tells the story of Kishen Lal (played by Anupam Kher), a middle-class man who becomes involved in a land dispute. Faced with a smart property developer (Boman Irani) who has encroached on his land, Kishen Lal devises a creative scheme to retrieve what is rightfully his. ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla!’ is a hilarious comedy about how a seemingly regular family uses wit and ingenuity to conquer a hurdle.