'Kajarya' - Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama'

'Kajarya'

Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama'

'Disturbingly Realistic,,,' 

Expectations

Right from its inception, our Hindi cinema was highly obsessed with films on social issues as per that time and era. In its initial phase such issues used to be only basic topic for an entertaining film but then came the realistic filmmakers, who ventured into many unexplored territories and did justice to the core content of the film. Though, most of these films were made with minimal budget and failed to even see a proper cinematic release. Viewers saw them either at some film festivals or on Doordarshan’s late night screening. Even in today’s time of multiplex and realistic era, there are many small independent films being made every year dealing with some socially relevant topics. ‘Kajarya’ is one such film which talks about the female child sacrifice practices happening in the rural parts of our country. We did witness something similar in films like ‘Sangharsh’ and few more, but ‘Kajarya’ seems to be more realistic and have been touring many prestigious film festivals. Thus, let’s find our whether ‘Kajarya’ will manage to join the elite list of all those small but hard hitting realistic types of films or might be one among those films which caters only to the film festival audiences. 

Story

‘Kajarya’ is a story of a young journalist Meera Sharma (Ridhima Sud), who tries to investigate a crime story in a rural village set near the national capital, Delhi.  Meera comes to know about a mysterious women Kajarya (Meenu Hooda), who kills newborn female children and sacrifices them to the Goddess Kali. Meera gets her facts right and files a breaking story in her newspaper, due to which Kajarya gets arrested. Meera interviews Kajarya to find out more about these malpractices and what happens next is what the entire film is all about.

Screenplay & Technicalities:

The story is hard-hitting and shocking at times. The movie starts with some disturbing images of Meenu Hooda in form of Goddess Kali. There are some good scenes like Meenu Hooda telling her story to Ridhima Sud, Ridhima meeting Sumeet Vyas’s parents and finding out their urban views related to female foeticide killings, Meenu abusing Ridhima followed by her hard hitting confession and few more which keeps you engaged in the film. The second half has plenty of weak moments and mostly drags around with minimal happenings. The side track of Ridhima fails to gel with the flow of the film. Technically, the movie has been shot in bit shoddy manner due to which the viewing experience gets diluted. 

Music & Direction:

Background music by Richard Horowitz goes with the mood of the film.

Director Madhureeta Anand comes up with a daringly bold subject which shakes you up with its realistic content. It’s only the low technicalities and weak screenplay in the second half of the film that dilutes the intensity of the film. Nevertheless, it’s a well-made film within its low budget and limitations.

Performances

Meenu Hooda is very good in her part and does full justice to it. Ridhima Sud looks good and does a decent job. Kuldeep Ruhil, Shashi Bhushan and Manoj Bakshi lend good support. Sumeet Vyas is wasted.

So bol meri 'Filmi Khopdi' iss film mein kitna hain Dum???

Dum??? Well the movie has good amount of dum in terms of its hard-hitting content and decent performances. The entertaining cinema lovers will shy away from this movie and lack of noticeable faces in the film might fail to give proper due to the film. As for all those who love good and simple cinema, this low budget independent film will be a disturbingly realistic experience.

Rating - 2.5/5

LINK - http://cinemarkets.com/Page_three/review_detail/kajarya-cine-review

'Tamasha' - Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama' (*ing - Ranbir Kapoor & Deepika Padukone. Directed by Imtiaz Ali)

'Tamasha'

Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama'

'Exhibits The inner Caliber..' 

Expectations:

Our Hindi films have been highly dominated by the romantic genre right from the golden musical era of the 60’s. As a matter of fact even in the action era or today’s time, romantic films are been loved by all cast and creed. While most of the love stories in these films seems similar, filmmakers like Yash Chopra or Raj Kapoor every time presented their love stories in a different and unusual manner. Yash Chopra’s ‘Darr’, ‘Lamhe’, ‘Silsila’ or ‘Kabhi Kabhi’ are perfect variations of love stories told in a different manner. From the today’s lot we have filmmaker like Imtiaz Ali joining this elite list of love storytellers with his unique display of romance in films like ‘Jab We Met’, ‘Socha Na Tha’, ‘Love Aaj Kal’ and ‘Rockstar’. For the first time, this filmmaker has repeated his lead actors (Ranbir Kapoor & Deepika Padukone) in his latest film ‘Tamasha’, due to which the expectations level have rose up to sky level (also, due to Ranbir-Deepika’s last blockbuster film ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ ). Thus, let’s find out whether ‘Tamasha’ will manage to do justice to the mammoth expectations riding on it or might end up being yet another product based film, made only to cash in over its past glory. 

Story:

‘Tamasha’ is a story of a Ved (Ranbir Kapoor), who loved hearing different kind of stories right from his childhood. While vacationing in Corsica, he meets Tara (Deepika Padukone) and both of them decide not to share their identity with each other and enjoy their vacation like a free bird. Tara returns back to her original life but fails to adjust herself into the normal routines until she meets Ved again. What happens next is what the entire film is all about.

Screenplay & Technicalities:

The story has mildly reminds you of films like ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ and few more, but on an overall basis, has its own tale to narrate. This movie is more of finding ones identity with a love story attached to it. The love track acts like the uranium in a nuclear reactor, as it’s been brilliantly placed by the writers of the film. The first half of the film is superb and goes without any hiccups. It starts with brilliant metaphoric scene featuring Ranbir and Deepika (as a clown & a robot) followed by the sweet part of young Ranbir (Yash Sehgal) and the story teller (Piyush Mishra). The whole romantic part featuring Ranbir-Deepika in Corsica is superb right from their first meet scene with references of Astrix and Don followed by the pact between them, Ranbir’s Dev Anand act, Ranbir-Deepika’s bet over getting quick date followed by gatecrashing in a local party, both of them trying to control their physical urges in order to respect the pact and few more. The pre interval scenes like Ranbir-Deepika’s re meeting and display of Ranbir’s routine life (reminds you of Saif Ali Khan’s song ‘Main Kya Hoon’ from the movie ‘Love Aaj Kal’) gears you up for the second half of the film. The second half of the film starts with some powerful scenes like Ranbir’s outburst on Deepika followed by the same over his boss (Vivek Mushran). Sadly, after these scenes the movie slows down with repetitive scenes and drags till the finale part (which could have been bit better). Though, the pre-climax scene featuring Ranbir and his father Javed Sheikh is outstanding and covers up for the grey areas in the film. The message in the film is positive and is displayed beautifully with the love story as its backdrop. The camera work is superb and adds as a positive point for the film. The brilliant locations of Corsica and Shimla will make you fall in love with those places. Editing could have been better in the later part of the film.

Music & Direction:

The music of this film is not highly popular in comparison to Imtiaz Ali’s earlier films, but A.R.Rahman’s songs fits perfectly in the story telling of the film. ‘Matargashti’ is full of romance and masti followed by highly energetic ‘Heer Toh Badi Sad Hai’. ‘Agar Tum Saath Ho’ is brilliantly placed in the film and adds up as the soul value in the film. ‘Wat Wat Wat’ and ‘Chali Kahani’ are average. ‘Safarnama’ and ‘Tu Koi Aur Hai’ goes with the flow of the film. Background music works in the favour of the film. Ranbir Kapoor singing 'Husn Hazir Hain' from his father Rishi Kapoor's film 'Laila Majnu' is a treat for his fans.

Director Imtiaz Ali comes up with a film about self-discovery but presents it with a good backdrop of romance in it.  The minute detailing in all of his scenes adds as an additional screenplay for the film. He creates plenty of small moments in the film displaying the finesse of his characters in a brilliant way. The whole presentation of the film in a dramatic manner is creatively remarkable. Though, the hurried finale part could have been more soul touching especially, after the superb scene involving Ranbir and Javed Sheikh. 

Performances

Ranbir Kapoor is superb in his part and displays a fine performance. The actor outshines everyone, especially in the second half of the film with his brilliant acting skills. Deepika Padukone looks stunningly beautiful and does her part with full grace. She has evolved as a good actor and one hopes to see some fantastic work from her in future. The chemistry between Ranbir and Deepika is breath taking as both of them complement each other. Yash Sehgal as young Ranbir Kapoor is fine example of the best casting. The innocence and curiosity on his face says it all for his character. Piyush Mishra, Javed Sheikh and Vivek Mushran lend good support. Sushma Seth is wasted.

So bol meri 'Filmi Khopdi' iss film mein kitna hain Dum???

Dum???? Well, this movie has all the dum required for a good film. ‘Tamasha’ will quench the thirst of all those who love to see good simple films. This movie is not highly entertaining like ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ or hard hitting like ‘Rockstar’, but has its own merit to cherish. The masala loving audience might find it slow and boring due to the high expectations. But, for all those who love good cinema, “Tamasha’ exhibits the inner caliber of a brilliant story teller with good performances attached to it.

Ratings - 3.5-4*/5

'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' - Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama' (*ing - Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Swara Bhaskar, Anupam Kher. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya)

'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'

Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama'

'Colossal Pauperism..'

Expectations:

Before the arrival of 'Maine Pyar Kiya', the Rajshri banner was known for its small budget simple films. Most of these films starred new comers or narrated the tale set in rural parts of India, but with melodious music and family values attached to it. It was the young vision of director Sooraj Barjatya, which enhanced the level of this traditional banner with his debut film 'Maine Pyar Kiya'. A romantic film which was modern and fresh with all the family values attached to it. Despite of having a flop, one movie actor Salman Khan and a less known T.V actress Bhagyashree, Sooraj confidently released the film with new technology of 4 track stereophonic sound. The movie went on to become one of best romantic films from our country. Similarly, in order to survive piracy Sooraj's second film, 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun' was released in selected cinemas. The cinema halls just like in case of 'Maine Pyar Kiya' were enhanced and refurbished but this time with better seating and dolby sound. They created the whole marriage celebration atmosphere by adding lights and decorations in those cinema halls. This unique strategy worked in favour of the film and ended up making this film a blockbuster landmark film. 

Though, the marketing strategies mellowed down in his later releases and in case of 'Vivah', it was restricted only to the small towns and single screens. Sooraj’s latest film marks the comeback of superstar Salman Khan in the banner with their film ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’. The movie has been shot in a grand way and is released in totally different style than what Rajshri have been doing in past by releasing it in maximum cinema halls from our country. ‘PRDP’ has superstar Salman Khan, the grandness of Rajshri banner, festive season and a mammoth release but, along with all these positive points it also has to pass the acid test of mega expectations attached to it. Thus, let’s find out whether ‘PRDP’ will managed to give us yet another typical Rajshri-Sooraj Barjatya type of film catering to the family audiences or might be like all those big product type of films which are made only to encash over the past glories attached to it.

Story:

‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ is a story of Prince Vijay Singh (Salman Khan) who is gearing up for his royal coronation to become a king. Sadly, Vijay’s relationship with his step siblings (Neil Nitin Mukesh, Swara Bhaskar, Aashika Bhatia) has soured down, due to which his step brother tries to kill him. Vijay Singh survives the attempt with help of his loyal manager (Anupam Kher). Till the time Vijay Singh recovers, the manager places Vijay Singh’s lookalike Prem (Salman Khan), who visits that town in order to meet his idol princess Maithili (Sonam Kapoor). What happens next is what the entire film is all about.

Screenplay & Technicalities:

The story is highly inspired from the popular adventure novel ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’ and also has few shades from films like ‘Raja Aur Runk’, ‘Dil Hi To Hain’, etc. The predictable plot has been stretched to its fullest with back to back three songs in the start of the film which are abruptly placed. Despite of that, the first half is still watchable leading to a thin line second half which keeps going on and on without halting at any point. The last hour of this almost three hour long film is the worst part of the film which involves over dramatic track of Samir Dharmadhikari leading to unconvincing track of Armaan Kohli followed by predictable fight between Salman and Neil leading to fake goodbyes with a filmy reunion ending. The flow of the film is so slow and lethargic that despite of lot of things happening out there, still there is nothing concrete happening in the film. Though few scenes involving Salman Khan and Anupam Kher followed by Salman and Swara Bhaskar are good and has that typical Rajshri flavor indulged in it, such movies need more of such scenes. Despite of such grand set up and huge grandeur attached with the film, the movie looks fake and artificial. There are some bad scenes like the whole football track, flashback scenes, Armaan Kohli’s track and few more which disengages you from the film at many points. The cinematography is good and movie has been presented in a grand way. 

Music & Direction:

Music has been one of the highest point of the Rajshri banner. Even with less known music directors, they managed to create magic frequently. Sadly, here, despite of having Himesh Reshammiyaa the music is not up to the mark of Rajshri banner. ‘Prem Leela’ has Salman Khan flavour in it. ‘Aaj Unse Milna’ is typical Rajsrhi style of song and has the soul intact. The title track is the best track from the film and has been brilliantly choreographed. “Jab Tum Chaho’, ‘Halo Re’ and other songs are unwanted. ‘Tod Tadaiya’ is worst placed song in the film.

 After the release of ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’ and ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’, director Sooraj Barjatiya was blamed of being stuck in one particular style. He tried to break it with ‘Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon’ which ended up as one of his worst film. He mildly came back with his stuck style in ‘Vivah’ and in ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’, even that is missing. He fails to create those magical sweet and emotional moments and focuses more on the style and gloss attached to the film. The simplicity is nowhere to be found in terms of writing nor direction.

Performances

Salman Khan looks great in few scenes but in the later part looks highly beefed up and totally stiff. The required innocence is invisible making him look methodic. The charisma due to which Salman has managed to pull many weak films is highly missing and seems fake at times. Sonam Kapoor looks smashing in traditional avatar, but fails to do justice to her role. Swara Bhaskar and Anupam Kher does their part with total grace. Deepak Dobriyal, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Manoj Joshi, Sanjay Mishra, Samir Dharmaadhikari and Suhasani Mulay are wasted. Armaan Kohli reminds of his ‘Jaani Dushman’ act.  

So bol meri 'Filmi Khopdi' iss film mein kitna hain Dum???

Dum??? Well, the movie lacks the required dum needed for a typical Rajshri banner type of film. It has few comical and emotional moments along with couple of enjoyable songs, but besides that, there is nothing cherishable in this film. Maybe the presence of Mohnish Behl, Reema Lagoo and Alok Nath would had filled the weak spot but if only wishes were horses, beggars would ride. Similarly, in case of ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ instead of being a royal entertainer this movie ends up as a result of colossal pauperism.

Ratings - 1.5*/5

'Ranbanka' - Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama' (*ing - Manish Paul, Ravi Kishan & Pooja Thakur. Directed by Aryeman Ramsay)

'Ranbanka'

Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama'

'The Obsessed Lover's Saga..'

Expectations:

Right from the Ashok Kumar or Dilip Kumar days, our Hindi films have witnessed various shades of obsessed lovers. The 70’s witnessed many young actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Vinod Khanna and few more venturing into this grey territory. But, it was Yash Chopra’s film ‘Darr’, which established Shahrukh Khan as the violent obsessed lovers after which films like ‘Fareb’, ‘Anjaam’ and many more started adding to this genre. Actor Ravi Kishan also, worked in an unofficial Bhojpuri version of ‘Darr’ which co stared Manoj Tiwari and Nagma. This Kamaal R Khan produced film had Ravi Kishan playing the role of Shahrukh Khan and after a long time returns back in almost similar avatar for his new film ‘Ranbanka’. Though this time it revolves around a married female and her family. So let’s find out, whether ‘Ranbanka’ will manage to make its mark or might end up being yet another weak clone of films made under the same genre.

Story:

‘Ranbanka’ is a story of an engineer Rahul (Manish Paul) who is transferred to Mathura along with his wife Priya (Pooja Thakur) and son. The city is terrorized by a local goon Raghav (Ravi Kishan) who is the younger brother of MLA Prakash Singh (Rudra Kaushish). One day, Raghav accidently bumps into Priya after which he falls in love with her. He threatens Priya to marry him if she wishes to see her family alive. What happens next, is what the entire film is all about.

Screenplay & Technicalities:

The story line is good and has basic shades of the movie ‘Darr’. There are couple of good scenes involving Ravi Kishan and Pooja Thakur but besides those few scenes and a decent story line there is nothing much to boast about in this film. There are back to back many loud scenes especially related to establishing the menacing character of Ravi Kishan or Pooja instigating Manish Paul to kill Ravi Kishan, these scenes could have been avoided. Also, there are few side tracks like honour killing, etc which dilutes the flow of the film. The love struck expressions of Ravi Kishan are hilarious followed by the intense looks of Manish Paul. The movie defies logic in many scenes as one wonders why a female is seen changing clothes without locking the trail room in a men’s showroom. Every scene involving Manish Paul fighting is unintentionally funny. There is a scene where he plucks a glass piece from his face and one can see the makeup coming out. Also, his character seems to be inspired from the character of Akshay Kumar from the movie ‘Brothers’ as he keeps getting beaten up and only then, hits back. 

Music & Direction:

There are three item songs in the film. The first one revolves around Lord Krishna, but the other two are just added for skin show and titillate the rural audience.

Director Aryeman had debuted as an actor in Amitabh Bachchan-Akshay Kumar’s film ‘Family’. He ventures into a new territory and comes up with a decent story line but fails to execute it properly. The movie ends up like a regional film with forced drama and loud performances. 

Performances

As per the end credits this movie is Manish Paul’s debut film but due to delay and non-support from him, ends up as a small film which will go unnoticed.  He seems to be clueless in the film and fails to deliver in the emotional and dramatic scenes. Pooja Thakur is fine in few scenes but in rest, looks like an over glamorous wannabe actress. Ravi Kishan begins his part with grace later, gets loud and repetitive. 

So bol meri 'Filmi Khopdi' iss film mein kitna hain Dum???

 Dum??? Well there is some dum related to its basic story line, but besides that, the movie is a weak product of an obsessed lover’s saga.

Ratings - 1.5*/5

'Four Pillars Of Basement' - Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama' (*ing - Dilzan Wadia, Allya Singh, Shawar Ali, Imran Khan & Anant Jog)

'Four Pillars Of Basement'

Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama'

'Debris Of Overacting'

Expectations:

Every week along with the popular films there are few small films which get released including few non-starrer films. Most of these non-starrer small films have new faces associated with it along with some noticeable character actors, whose faces are highlighted in the posters in order to attract the viewers. These films are made with small budget without any proper screenplay or technicalities attached to it. Many times, the films are produced by one of the lead actors in order to launch themselves in this glamorous world of Hindi cinema. The posters are pasted in the film based areas of the tinsel town for few days with couple of shows to its credit and within few days disappears without any trace. This week we witness ‘Four Pillars Of Basement’ which claims to be an out and out thriller. Thus, let’s find out if this movie matches up to its tall claims or might end up being yet another low grade film made only to fulfil some personal commitments. 

Story:

‘Four Pillars Of Basement’ is a story of Riya (Allya Singh) who ends up working late in her office on the Diwali night. She and her boss (Anant Jog) are the last ones to leave the office but Riya’s tyre gets punctured. At that time she meets up the security guard Sameer (Dilzan Wadia) who is obsessed with her and traps her in the basement of the building. Riya tries hard to contact her fiancée (Shawar Ali) and brother (Imran Khan) but fails due to network failure. Riya keeps hiding in the basement but Sameer has some other plans for her. What happens next is what the entire film is all about. 

Screenplay & Technicalities:

The story is shamelessly copied from an American/Canadian thriller film ‘P2’. The scenes are frame to frame placed from the original film without any creative input. The screenplay lacks proper adaptation and has abrupt scenes attached to it. The girl gets molested by her boss and in next scene she is absolutely normal. Similarly, no one can escape from the building but Shawar Ali and Imran Khan manage to sneak in from nowhere. Even in an intense moment the movie breaks in to a romantic song where Dilzan is obsessed with himself only and has majority of scenes shot only on him. The C.G.I work is terrible and matches up to the level of 90’s TV serials. The bad camera angles trying to focus on the cleavage of Allya Singh makes the movie look cheap and vulgar at times. 

Direction:

The director makes a bad and cheap version of the movie ‘P2’ and ends up torturing his audience with loud performances by its lead actors. The actors are not only loud in terms of their vocals but also by their acts. The movie has loads of repetitive moments and illogical scenes attached to it. 

Performances

Dilzan Wadia looks like an uglier version of actor Sahil Khan (‘Style’ fame). He keeps on blabbering throughout the film with his loud ‘Gabbar’ style of dialogue delivery. Not only this, he also sing songs with his bad voice and horrible facial expressions. Dilzan has a face which can be used as a mask in some cheap TV horror show. It’s tough to decide between Dilzan and Allya, who screams badly in the film. Allya Singh tries to do unnecessary skin show and fails to act. All she has to do is scream and run in the film, she ends up doing both the parts very badly. Shawar Ali, Zakir Hussain, Anant Jog, Imran Khan and others are wasted.

So bol meri 'Filmi Khopdi' iss film mein kitna hain Dum???

Dum??? Well, there is no dum in this terrible film which ends up like a debris of overacting and never ending torture for its viewers. 

Ratings - 0*/5

'Titli' - Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama'

'Titli'

Movie Review By 'G9 Divya Solgama'

'Dark Chocolate'

Expectations:

Before the arrival of a multiplex era, our Hindi film industry was mostly divided into three different styles of film making. The majority part was dominated by the popular entertaining cinema and a niche part belong to the artistic type of films, followed by a small sect of films which were known as the middle of the road type of realistic films. The whole scenario started to change with the arrival of the multiplex era and films like ‘Satya’, ‘Chandni Bar’, ‘Bandit Queen’ and others. These movies had a realistic cinema as its core content, but were presented in an engaging manner due to which they managed to rake in decent box office numbers. The success of such films inspired more film makers like Anuraag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee and others to churn out more hard hitting realistic type of films which also catered the international film festivals. In recent times, we witnessed many big banners known for making out and out commercial money spinners venturing into the small world of quality based films and the latest to join them is ‘Yash Raj Banner’ with their small offering known as ‘Titli’. This movie has already been screened at prestigious film festivals and finally witnesses its local release. Thus, let’s find out whether this new attempt by the ‘YRF’ banner will add as a new milestone in our Hindi cinema or might end up yet another good concept based film, which is made only to lure the film festival audiences. 

Story:

‘Titli’ is a story of Titli (Shashank Arora) and his brothers (Ranvir Shorey and Amit Sial). The trio follows their family business of carjacking and other criminal acts. Titli wants to leave his brothers and follow his own dream of managing a parking area in a popular mall. But, his brothers have other plans for him due to which they get him married to Neelu (Shivani Raghuvanshi), so that they can add her also in their criminal activities. In short span, Titli comes to know that Neelu has her own dark secret and what happens next is what the entire film is all about.

Screenplay & Technicalities:

The story is something different and has lots of twist and turns attached to it. The narrative part in the first half is nail biting followed by a hard hitting but bit slow second half. There are some fantastic scenes like Ranvir trashing Shashank over money followed by him basing a delivery guy in front of his family, the brothers seeking Shivani’s hand for marriage, Shanshak and Shivani meeting Ranvir’s wife and many more which manages to engage you. Then there are some dark, disturbing and hard-hitting scenes like Shashank and Shivani’s first crime act which scares her drastically, Shashank and Shivani’s bed room scenes followed by the domestic violence out there, Shashank taking Shivani to meet her lover, Shashank fracturing Shivani’s hand and few more. It will take time for a viewer to forget these disturbing images. On the flip side, there are a few scenes involving Shashank’s change of heart, which demands more explanation followed by bit, slow screenplay in the middle part of the film. Right from the visual similarities in all the three brothers to the minor part of their personal lives (Ranvir’s obsession for good food, Amit’s silent homosexual love track, etc) to the house location which looks like a rotten hell, ‘Titli’ has some of the finest and minute detailing one could see in the recent times. Similarly, the cinematography is of top notch.

Music & Direction:

The background music by Karan Gaur acts like an additional screenplay in the film.

Director Kanu Behl who co-write and assisted director Dibakar Banerjee in ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha’ manages to create a huge impact with his directorial debut. Its due to Kanu’s fine sensibilities one tends to feel the skin of each and every character in the film. Kudos to his way of presenting this hard hitting film in such an engaging manner and ending it in such a way that it justifies the association of the ‘YRF’ banner which is mostly known for making romantic films. The movie seems like quenching the thirst of all good and meaningful movie lovers.

Performances

It’s good to see Ranvir Shorey back in such an intense role. The makers have extracted the potentiality of a fine actor. Shivani Raghivanshi is highly impressive and has a bright future. Shashank Arora does his part with total grace. The dilemma inside his head gets totally visible on his face due to his natural acting. Amit Sial, Lalit Behl and Prashant Singh lends good support.

So bol meri 'Filmi Khopdi' iss film mein kitna hain Dum???(Spoiler Alert)

Dum??? Well, if you love good, meaningful cinema then this movie has lots and lots of dum for you. The masses might shy away from this movie, but for others, it gives you the feeling of watching something different, something good and something meaningful which ends up being a must watch type of film. The movie and its happenings will haunt you for a long time. Way back in the 90’s ‘Yash Raj’ presented a violent love story in the form of ‘Darr’ and after almost two decades, they give us one of the most unusual love story which is like a dark chocolate, which despite of being bitter is still cherished only by all those who have elegant taste of fine stuffs. 

Ratings - 4*/5