Who is the protagonist in Gangs of Wasseypur?

Cast. Jaideep Ahlawat as Shahid Khan, the patriarch of the Khan family. Tigmanshu Dhulia as Ramadhir Singh, a criminal cum politician.

Who is Nasir in Gangs of Wasseypur?

Piyush Mishra
Piyush Mishra: Nasir Ahmed Jump to: Photos (1)

Is wasseypur story real?

The film mainly draws its story from the real life gang wars that took place in the region of Dhanbad, Jharkhand. There are several differences in the film which contradict actual documented events most notably the character of Faizal Khan (based on Faheem Khan) who dies in the climax.

Who is the Don of wasseypur?

The film tells the story of three generations of three familiesof the butcher Sultan Qureshi (played by Pankaj Tripathi), mafia don-turned-politician Ramadhir Singh, and the Pathan Shahid Khan (played by Jaideep Ahlawat).

Is wasseypur real?

Wasseypur is a neighbourhood in the city of Dhanbad in Dhanbad Sadar subdivision of Dhanbad district in the state of Jharkhand in India. Wasseypur was once in Bengal, then in Bihar and is now in Jharkhand. Surrounded by coal rich regions of Dhanbad the area has been strife with mafia activity.

Is Suraj Deo Singh alive?

Deceased (1939–1991)Suryadeo Singh / Living or Deceased

Was Ramadhir Singh the real Harami of Wasseypur?

Ramadhir Singh did know whom to play as a pawn and when to knock that pawn off the board. As Quora User quoted Naseer (Piyush Mishra) from the movie correctly, indeed Ramadhir was the Harami (Badass) Hero of the Wasseypur.

Is the movie Wasseypur a true story?

Wasseypur is real hell as shown in movies. Mostly yes. It is based on the mining mafia in Dhanbad. However some scenes like the ‘Hazarat’ scene (where a girl is kidnapped and Sardar Khan threatens Ramadhir Singh), the roles have been reversed.

Why did Ramadhir Singh die on the spot?

All three and the driver died on spot, suggest reports. According to reports, Singh was killed due to the ongoing feud in the extended family of late Surya Deo Singh (Ramadhir Singh’s character was based on him).

Who is nitniraj Singh?

Niraj Singh, a former deputy mayor of Dhanbad, whose uncle inspired a key character in Anurag Kashyap’s film Gangs of Wasseypur, was shot dead on March 21. The incident happened when Singh was returning to his home.