Review of Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 (2012) by Tanmoy C — 09 May 2013

A cult film( the GOW series). Some exceptional performances especially by Nawazuddin makes this the best of the genre.

This review of Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 (2012) was written by Tanmoy C on 09 May 2013.

Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 has generally received very positive reviews.

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