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Corporate (2006): Movie Cast, Story, and What It Shows

Corporate is a 2006 Hindi drama directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, released on 7 July 2006. It explores rivalry and power struggles between two business groups. This page covers the main cast, the story, and the film's themes.

Cast Story Themes

Main Cast

ActorRole
Bipasha BasuNishigandha "Nishi" Dasgupta
Kay Kay MenonRitesh Sahani
Rajat KapoorVinay Sehgal
Raj BabbarDharmesh Marwah
Minissha LambaMegha Apte

Key Crew

  • Director: Madhur Bhandarkar, who also co-wrote the story and screenplay
  • Producer: Rahim Khan, with Sahara One Motion Pictures
  • Songs: Shamir Tandon, with lyrics by Sandeep Nath

Story Summary (Spoilers)

Rival food and beverage companies, led by Vinay Sehgal and Dharmesh Marwah, compete ruthlessly. When a pesticide problem emerges in a new drink, Nishi, a senior executive outside the founding family, is set up to take the blame. The film ends with her still fighting her case while the powerful carry on.

Recognition

Bipasha Basu's performance earned several Best Actress awards, including a GIFA award, and nominations at major ceremonies. Kay Kay Menon was also nominated for supporting actor honours.

Themes Worth Noticing

1

Power

How influence protects some and exposes others.

2

Loyalty

Personal ties tested by business.

3

Accountability

Who pays when things go wrong.

  • Watch how offices are framed
  • Notice colour in boardroom scenes
  • Compare public and private faces

This film is a fictional drama; for real business filmmaking, see storytelling approaches for corporate films. For how long a film must run to count as a feature, read what is a feature film.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is in the cast of Corporate (2006)?

Bipasha Basu, Kay Kay Menon, Rajat Kapoor, Raj Babbar, and Minissha Lamba lead the cast.

Who directed Corporate?

Madhur Bhandarkar.

When was Corporate released?

On 7 July 2006.

What is Corporate about?

Rivalry between two business groups and an executive set up to take the blame for a product scandal.

Drama on Screen, Truth in Business

The Corporate movie cast brought a boardroom drama to life. Real companies, meanwhile, can tell honest stories that build trust. For an authentic corporate film, share your company story with us.

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