Desi Boyz 2011 ((new)) -

When hit theaters in late 2011, it offered a unique cocktail of "bromance," high-fashion glamour, and a surprisingly topical backdrop: the global economic recession. Directed by Rohit Dhawan in his directorial debut, the film capitalized on the established chemistry between stars Akshay Kumar and John Abraham , who had previously charmed audiences in Garam Masala . Plot: Survival in the City of London

A high-flying investment banker with a lifestyle to match his ambitious girlfriend, Radhika (Deepika Padukone). desi boyz 2011

Unlike typical Bollywood capers, Desi Boyz grounds its plot in a specific, real-world event. The 2008–2011 recession forces both protagonists into unemployment. Nick loses his banking job; Jerry, a gym trainer, is also laid off. Jerry’s additional responsibility for his orphaned nephew, Veer (played by a young Harsh Chhaya), amplifies the desperation. The film critiques the lack of a social safety net and the shame associated with non-white-collar work. When hit theaters in late 2011, it offered