Tashan (film)
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| Directed by | Vijay Krishna Acharya |
| Written by | Vijay Krishna Acharya |
| Produced by | Aditya Chopra |
| Starring | Akshay Kumar Saif Ali Khan Kareena Kapoor Anil Kapoor |
| Cinematography | Ayananka Bose |
| Edited by | Rameshwar S. Bhagat |
| Music by | Songs: Vishal–Shekhar Score: Ranjit Barot |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Yash Raj Films |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹310 million |
| Box office | ₹516.3 million |
Tashan (transl. Style) is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya in his directorial debut, and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. It stars Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Anil Kapoor. The story follows a call centre executive, a gangster's aide, and a con woman involved in a chaotic pursuit across India.
Principal photography took place in Ladakh, Rajasthan, Kerala, and Haridwar, with additional sequences filmed in Greece. Cinematography was by Ayananka Bose, and the music was composed by Vishal–Shekhar, with lyrics by Piyush Mishra and Kausar Munir.
Released theatrically on 25 April 2008, Tashan received mixed reviews. Critics praised its music, visuals, and Kumar’s performance, but criticised the screenplay and tone. The film underperformed at the box office but gained a cult following over time, particularly for its soundtrack and stylized presentation.