The movie's themes of violence, power, and revenge are timely and thought-provoking, and the film's influence can be seen in many recent Indian movies.

Released in 2012, Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 is widely considered a "modern classic" that fundamentally shifted the landscape of Indian cinema . Directed by Anurag Kashyap

(Reema Sen). Part 1 concludes with the rise of Sardar's children, including the seemingly reluctant but deadly Faizal Khan