Emraan Hashmi's Gunmaaster G9 Inspired by Mithun Chakraborty's Bond Films

The release date for Gunmaaster G9, starring Emraan Hashmi, has been announced as November 27. The film, directed by Aditya Datt, is marketed as a 'new-age action drama' and also stars Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana.

However, what many may not know is that the character of Gunmaster G9 was made famous by Mithun Chakraborty in two films, Surakksha (1979) and Wardat (1982). In these films, Chakraborty played a stylish Bond-like spy in white and black, smart, well-pressed tuxedos.

Both Surakksha and Wardat were directed by Ravikant Nagaich and borrowed generously from the Bond movies. In Surakksha, Chakraborty played Officer Gopi/Code Name Gunmaster G9, a CBI officer who has to stop the Shiv Shakti Organisation (SSO) from spreading terror in India. The film had a classic retro masala spy movie feel, with a catchy tune by Bappi Lahiri and Annette Pinto.

The film's sequel, Wardat, didn't work at the box office, but it had fast edits, lots of colourful elements, and an interesting villain. The film dealt with large locusts that attack farmers, leading to heavy damage, and G9's investigation leads him to the world of underground scientists who are using nature for their nefarious purposes.

The new film, Gunmaaster G9, is a reimagining of the original character, and it will be interesting to see how Datt treats the story. The film's marketing material suggests that it will have a similar blend of action, drama, and style as the original films.

Mithun Chakraborty's original films were known for their over-the-top action sequences, colourful villains, and catchy music. The new film, with its 'new-age action drama' tag, suggests that it will have a similar blend of style and substance.

The release of Gunmaaster G9 is set for November 27, and it will be interesting to see how the film performs at the box office. With its blend of action, drama, and style, it has the potential to appeal to a wide range of audiences.

In terms of its significance, the film's release is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Bond-like spy genre in Indian cinema. The original films, starring Mithun Chakraborty, were a major hit in the 1970s and 1980s, and it will be interesting to see how the new film updates the character and the genre for modern audiences.

The film's success will depend on how well it balances action, drama, and style, and how well it appeals to modern audiences. With its talented cast, including Emraan Hashmi, Genelia Deshmukh, and Aparshakti Khurana, and its experienced director, Aditya Datt, the film has the potential to be a major hit.