Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008) won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The heist comedy directed by Dibakar Banerjee was appreciated for its entertaining narrative and social commentary on class divide. Abhay Deol's performance as the charismatic thief Lucky was widely praised. The other films (A Wednesday, Jodhaa Akbar, Om Shanti Om) were popular but did not win this category.