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Furthermore, the film provides a compelling, if romanticized, exploration of class resentment. The four "badmashes" are not born criminals; they are products of a system that promised them prosperity through education but delivered dead-end jobs. Karan’s father, a small shopkeeper, is crushed by corporate giants, while Bulbul (Anushka Sharma) is a clerk tired of being disrespected by arrogant rich clients. Their descent into fraud is framed as a rebellion against a rigged game. The film captures the frustration of a generation that watched globalization enrich a few while leaving many behind. Their scams—like throwing fake money to create a diversion—are symbolic acts of chaos against an orderly, unjust world. While the film does not justify their crimes, it contextualizes them, arguing that economic disparity is a breeding ground for deviance. The film featured a mix of established stars