Bluffmaster! is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language crime comedy directed by Rohan Sippy, starring Abhishek Bachchan as a con man who mentors a new partner (Riteish Deshmukh) after a terminal diagnosis
The story follows Roy Kapoor, a suave conman who loses the love of his life, Simmi, when she discovers his true identity. Shortly after, Roy is told by Dr. Bhalerao that he has a terminal brain tumor. Deciding to do something meaningful before he dies, he takes a clumsy rookie named Dittu under his wing. Together, they plan a massive "master con" against a dangerous gangster, Chandru. However, the film concludes with a massive twist: Roy was being conned the entire time by his friends and Simmi to teach him the consequences of his own lifestyle. 4. Soundtrack Index index of bluffmaster 2005
However, the film takes a sharp turn when Roy suffers a heart attack and is told he has only a few months to live. This is where Bluffmaster! reveals its true nature. Unlike pure heist films that prioritize plot mechanics, Bollywood’s narrative DNA demands emotional and moral closure. Roy’s terminal diagnosis is not merely a plot twist; it is a mechanism for redemption. His final con becomes a moral education for a young cynic (played by Nana Patekar in a cameo), and perhaps for himself. The film asks: Can a liar use his final days to teach honesty? The answer, delivered through a double-layered twist ending, is both clever and emotionally satisfying. Bluffmaster