Originally shot as a single 319-minute film before being split into two parts for theatrical release. Timeline and Narrative Index The saga follows three crime families across seven decades: Film Comment Magazine Part 1 (1941–mid 1990s):
Concentrates on Sardar Khan’s sons, primarily the perpetually stoned and reluctant heir Faizal Khan (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), as they continue the blood feud. Cast Index (Key Characters) Index Of Gangs Of Wasseypur WORK
Focuses on the rise of Shahid Khan and the subsequent rivalry between his son, Sardar Khan (Manoj Bajpayee), and the coal mine owner Ramadhir Singh Part 2 (1990s–2009): Originally shot as a single 319-minute film before
. Released in 2012, the films are centered on the real-life gang wars and "Mafia Raj" of the coal mining town of Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Core Production Details Anurag Kashyap Anurag Kashyap and Zeishan Quadri (who also played the character "Definite"). Music Score: Tamil composer G. V. Prakash Kumar Released in 2012, the films are centered on