Revolution 2020: Can it really happen?

“Do you think I am a good person?” this is the question which starts off the story. Then the rest of the book is dedicated to finding the answer to this simple question. For each of Chetan Bhagat’s books has been a different kind of force in itself. And now he has become the youth icon of our country. He has ushered in an era where the old people can breathe a sigh of relief since the young generation has been attracted to reading again. And that too, reading “hard copies” of books. Chetan Bhagat has come up with another masterpiece in the form of ‘Revolution 2020’.

This is a story about three childhood friends, and as usual (as we Indians are used to from ages!), there is a love triangle. But the writer has managed to make the book interesting and speak about other issues as well with the backdrop of this love story. The story starts, as has been a trend since Five Point Someone, with a prologue where Chetan Bhagat has finished a lecture in an Engineering college in Varanasi and is invited home by the Director of the college. The whole book is narrated in the first person by this Director, Gopal.

Basically, Gopal is the main character in this narrative and he has two friends from since his childhood, Aarti and Raghav. In the beginning, that is, till they reach standard 12, Gopal and Aarti are closer with each other than Raghav. Eventually, two of them end up in a relationship and thence goes on the journey describing the starting of an Engineering college. The book goes into detail and tells about the corruption and bribery that is evident in the society and the hardships and “connections” needed to start a single college, let alone a University.

Fundamentally, this book deals with three things, as one can guess from the title itself: love corruption, and ambition. Firstly, it makes us think what love really is. Is it sacrifice for the one we love or being with that person through life’s ups and downs? In the quest of deciding what is good and what is bad, the story takes many twists and turns and finally, not as usual, comes to an unexpected ending. This is the power in the writing of Chetan Bhagat. He always keeps us guessing. As I have seen in the case of many Indian writers of our generation, they take a seemingly simple issue and make a great tale out of it.

Secondly, the thing which is eating alive the entire system in India is corruption. This book raises a question, “is corruption justified when you are in a dire situation or not”? And in a way, the story describes the plight of any common man who, when faced with the corrupt building blocks of the system, has to make his hands dirty. Without this, no single thing can be accomplished in India. Also, noteworthy is the way in which the book again and again points out the influence the corrupt have over the people who fight against them. It also bolsters the adage: “to change the system, be a part of it”.  But after all, we cannot guarantee how long your integrity and incorruptibility can survive in the tumult.

Lastly, the story also addresses the subject of ambition. Ambition: of both the parents and the students. In our society, since from generations, parents are the ones who take all the decisions regarding the student’s career and educational path. That too, most of the parents recommend only the mainstream paths like engineering and medical fields. The likings of their children are seldom considered and given importance. The story goes on to tell how the ambitions of little children are subdued by the situation and the conditions around them. This is a storyline with which many of the regular average students can relate, as has been the case with all the novels written by this author.

All in all, the book is great, more so since Chetan Bhgat ends the book by saying “You are a good person” to Gopal. It is up to the readers to decide whether he is the hero or the villain, seeing that the story writer has already given his verdict.   For an avid reader like me, it was unputdownable.  I can’t guarantee the same experience for other people, because some have found the middle part a little slow and uninteresting. But personally, I will give it a rating of 4 out of 5. Also, I put it right under ‘Five Point Someone’ in my list of Chetan Bhagat favourites.

Gaurang Torvekar

The “Marvelous” Adventures of Tintin

            If you were someone who grew up in the 90’s and early 2000’s, you’d be quite familiar with the cartoon series that came on television of a young journalist who, along with his cute little and loyal white fox terrier dog, went around the world solving mysteries and unthinkable adventures. For some, it was the the original comics that the masterful Hergé created in the late 30’s and 40’s. Oh and yes, you would also remember a certain ever-so-drunk Captain.

            Of course I am talking about Tintin and his adventures that we all adhered to and just loved more than anything at a certain stage in our lives. Of course, I was just as excited as any average ‘hardcore’ Tintin fan would be about a first ever film version of the wonderful franchise. And after 107 minutes of pure nostalgic rush and “blue blistering barnacles” of adventure, I came out of the cinema with this amazing feeling of satisfaction and joy. I realized how immaculately true Hergé was when he said that only Spielberg could do justice to his tuft-haired journalist.

            Based on three of the original comic books – ‘The Crab with the Golden Claws’, ‘The Secret of the Unicorn’ and ‘Red Rackham’s Tresaure’, Spielberg creates a world that is very truthful to the one Hergé created, and more so, he only enhances it with stunning visuals and beautifully crafted animation. But when in today’s world where incessantly pounding visuals and CGI effects are what create super hit films, this film goes beyond with stupendous story telling and a masterful screenplay. The film is a treat in itself and a beautiful tribute from Spielberg to Hergé, evident throughout every minute of the film’s runtime. So truthful is the film’s screenplay to the originals that most of the dialogues, mannerisms and characterizations are a perfect match. But in no way is it less creative or simple borrowing.

            The film takes of from the instant the beautiful 2D opening credits end, when Tintin (Jamie Bell) comes upon a miniature of a 17^th century ship named Unicorn. Typical to the comics, the ship holds clues to a lost treasure and Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy go through adventures of gigantic proportions through a whole continent in the pursuit, toe to toe with a villainous Ivanovich Sakharine (Daniel Craig). Along the way, he is aided by the hilarious duo of incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (Nick Frost and Simon Pegg) and none other than the seafaring, delirious Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis) who has the most vital link to the complete adventure.

            The obvious standout part of the film is its amazing and spellbinding screenplay by Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish. It works like a charm as you never take your eyes off the screen and are constantly glued to the edge of the seat. The trio succeed in giant measures to create a universe which is so true to the Hergé’s and only build upon it with beautiful storytelling. As if this wasn’t enough, Producer Peter Jackson’s WETA delivers a stupendous combination of the conventional art and the marvelous motion capture imagery. Not only are the visuals stunning, they simply take your breath away. The characters are so true and life-like, just as you would want them to be, and it really is a triumph for the creative team of the film. Every frame of the film is so colourfully true to the originals, I am sure Josette Baujot, the original colourist, would have been proud of.

            The film delivers hugely due to the absolutely amazing chase sequences, those on the ship and in Africa. Its been long overdue that we were treated to such extravagant brilliance, and who else than Steven Spielberg to do just that. Add to it Captain Haddock’s quick wit, dry humour & short tempered nature that never falls short of rib-cracking one-liners (“Ten Thousand Thundering Typhoons” is my personal favourite) and you are treated to bountiful of entertainment of the highest order. John Williams, the music composer, turns out with one of his most brilliant scores for the film, that only enhances the whole experience. In short, this is a complete package of extravaganza for Tintin fans.

            As far as the performances go, everyone from Jamie Bell as Tintin to Daniel Craig as Ivan Sakharine do a wonderful job. Bell brings the sincerity and optimism of Tintin inch perfectly to his work. Perhaps Craig’s Sakharine could have been more sinister, but it isn’t harming the film the way he has done it. A little bit disappointing is the duo of Simon Pegg & Nick Frost as Thomson & Thompson, but it is perhaps due to the lack of screen time. Undoubtedly, the one who steals the show is Andy Serkis as the alcoholic yet at times respectable yet funny, Captain Archibald Haddock. He creates the character just as Tintin fans have known it – with immense sarcasm, quick wit and the occasional dry comment. Every time he is on screen, you will notice you either have a smile on your face or are rocking your seat with laughter. He has captured the mannerisms of the character to its fullest and surely puts in a performance worth remembering.

            Where the movie really succeeds is that it completely satisfies the challenges of being an entertainer for every kind & age of audience. I am sure every individual will be leaving the cinema hall with a gleeful face and every Tintin fan – with an unparalleled sense of satisfaction and joy after watching this masterpiece. It certainly leaves you with an “unquenchable” thirst for adventure!

4.5/5

            Omkar Divekar

Rockstar: The Lost Soul

“Pata hai, yahaan se bahot dur.. Galat aur sahi ke paar.. Ek maidaan hai. Main wahaan milunga tujhe!”

Imtiaz Ali’s latest directorial venture opens with this incredibly amazing and tremendous quote by the Persian Sufi poet Rumi. And then a Ranbir Kapoor, in his long-hair, “Rockstar” look, full of arrogance and attitude, takes center stage in a concert where fans have flocked in by the thousands for a glimpse of him. You wonder if this is going to be another Imtiaz Ali masterstroke. Unfortunately, it only ends up as a well crafted attempt at it.

With movies like Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal, which I had really liked, Imtiaz Ali has made quite a reputation for himself in the film fraternity and on the background of those movies, I went in for Rockstar with huge expectations. To say huge would be disrespectful towards my extent of excitement actually. Add to that, the extravagant aura of A R Rahman’s stupendous and intoxicating music around this movie, so I had to surrender myself for it’s extraordinarily long run time of more than two and a half hours. Sadly though, as much as I hate to say this, I left the cinema hall disappointed.

            Janardan Jakhar (Ranbir Kapoor) is a simpleton who aspires to be a music star and loves music passionately. He idolizes rock stars like Jim Morrison and numerous such others. But all he gets for his music is ridicule and laughs. His family doesn’t support his ambitions and his college canteen owner thinks he lacks that one tragic feeling of loss and desperation, which all successful artists have in common. He is told that only a broken heart can yield brilliant music. And so, quite stupidly and innocently, he goes up to the most sought after girl (but soon to get married to some high class man from the Czech Republic) in his college – Heer (Nargis Fakhri), and tells her that he loves her. I won’t go into much detail, but this is the best part of the movie. They become more than good friends, as she realizes his innocence and plain goodwill at heart. He goes wherever she wants to go, whenever she wants to go, even at the risk of his passion for music. She renames Janardan “Jordan” – a name which he keeps forever after, much like their estranged relation, whereon the film gets all awry and wayward. Jordan later gains immense fame and popularity, but his mind never gets the happiness he seeks. His music becomes popular, but he becomes a portrait of everything “negative” in the scoiety. What happens further is the part they would blame me for dishing out “spoilers”.

            The concept and the story of the film is quite innovative and intriguing. But it lacks the screenplay needed for a film that tries to show the dilemmas and complexities of its central characters. While the relationship between the two has been established with great honesty and sincerity, it fails to create the necessary connection with the audience. Yes, the director has never been known for amazing story telling and character establishing, but when you do not feel sad for the characters during their tragic moments, you know there’s something lacking.

            Another very important aspect why I feel the film disappoints is the way the musical element of the whole project is handled. The songs are obviously mesmerizing and no doubt you will be humming them for a long time to come. I could do a whole different review of Rahman’s musical genius – “Kun Faya Kun” & “Jo Bhi Main” are absolute delights. But they could have been far better utilized within the screenplay. Apart from that, for a film that revolves around music – there is far less of it on-the-screen. Jordan never seems believable as a famous “music” artist. The film devotes more than two thirds of it’s time to the Jordan-Heer relationship, leaving the film’s USP far behind. Simply put – for a music oriented film, it never haunts the audience with it’s soul, when in fact, it had all the capacity to do so. This is something that disappointed me the most.

            On a positive note, in spite of the limitations, Ranbir Kapoor does an excellent job as Janardan aka Jordan. His body language and character ramifications are delightful and brilliant. He sparkles throughout the film, oozing confidence in his acting skills and growing on you scene after scene. He surely is the one actor in Bollywood right now, who is ever-improving and capturing all hearts. Nargis Fakhri, on the other hand, is at the most, decent at times. Quite naturally, Hindi isn’t her best skill and currently, so isn’t acting. But she has the confidence and shows signs of future improvements. Other actors, most notably Piyush Mishra, have given substantially good performances. Special praises must go to Mohit Chauhan, who has done all the vocals for Ranbir’s Jordan, and he has done that with immense results. His voice is only pleasure to the ears.

            As a whole, I feel Rockstar has a more than decent subject, it only lacks the factor that connects the audience with the characters and the story. The length of the film doesn’t help either. In the end, it resembles the meaningful soul that got lost searching for its nirvana. Fans of Imtiaz Ali might like this, or if you are an ardent movie buff who follows Bollywood with your heart on your sleeve, you’re welcome to go for it.

2.5/5

Omkar Divekar

The mesmerizing & intoxicating Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

         What is life? Is it about achieving your dreams? Or is it about enjoying every moment that comes along when you are pursuing your search-for-solace? Is it about setting a target and then one day proudly, saying, “Yes, today I have made it!” Or is it just about living every moment of that journey towards your aim, to the fullest, and embracing the tiny little sparks of happiness with open hearts that we so often neglect conveniently. Zoya Akhtar’s second directorial venture, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, probably makes you dwell on these thoughts once you are leaving the cinema halls.

            We all have our conceptions about life and how we want to live it. We all have our dreams, passions, desires as well as morals & principles. We strive hard all our life to attain our ultimate target, but very often we forget in doing this that dreams & principles are a part of life and not life in its entirety. ZNMD inculcates these thoughts in the characters around which we get wrapped up for two hours, and as we near the end of these two hours, they have found the true meaning of living life – living it to the fullest, without fear of any kind. And we too, probably, realize it.

          Written exceedingly well by Farhan Akhtar, who also plays the impish yet-deep-thinking Imran, ZNMD is the journey of three men – three best friends – who, while on a road trip in Spain to celebrate a Bachelor Party before Kabir’s (Abhay Deol) wedding to Natasha (Kalki Koechlin), conquer their fears and inhibitions of life towards the end of it. Particularly striking is Arjun’s (Hrithik Roshan) tale, who, at first is apprehensive of this trip, lives life inside a box earning dollars, pounds & yens to the thousands in London as a Financial Broker, is a completely transformed man at the end, thanks to Laila (Katrina Kaif) – their diving instructor – and he does not wish this “vacation” to end. So do we.

          Life comes full circle for these fellows and they realize what they were missing. Each of them has a personal issue of their own and as they progress on this trip – playing hilarious pranks on complete strangers as well as on each other – they understand the true essence of life and what it is all about. Arjun – a perfectionist & a workaholic – realizes life is about living out of the box, with an open heart & welcoming every moment that comes along with equal pleasure. The deep-sea diving sequence after which he breaks down is very reflective & strong. Imran – a hidden poet & a secretive man, is struggling on the inside after he learns a few secrets life had kept from him – comes to terms with these altercations & understands the true value of doing everything from the bottom of the heart. And Kabir – the inhibitive son of a construction business tycoon, who can’t deal with his possessive fiancé – sheds his inhibitions & accepts the importance of being honest with oneself.

          Mind you, it all sounds too preachy or too thoughtful. It IS to an extent, but more importantly, it is about finding the true essence of life. For a Bollywood movie with such a rich cast, you would expect a decent storyline as a basis. But the film relies on tiny aspects between the characters’ relations and the small moments of happiness & true solace of their journey. Some sequences, when they don’t need to speak to communicate & dialogues become a bare formality – are, for me, the highlights of the film. The final sequence of running with the bulls is the best reflection of this – its something that the closest of friends will truly understand. This is where the movie wins.

          Every actor does a fantastic job, particularly Abhay Deol. Hrithik gets a character very opposite to his personality, but still he does a brilliant job of it. Being the dialogue writer himself, Farhan Akhtar keeps the best lines for himself, which in a way, hide the fact that he too has done great work. Katrina Kaif, for the first time since New York, is lovable & refreshing. What stands out throughout are Imran’s poems, written by none other than Javed Akhtar. He leaves a mark on your mind, well, if you have listened carefully.

          This is where it is different. ZNMD is just not everybody’s cup of tea. It can be slow for some, but that is where its magic lies. It grows on you, well if you are patient enough. It has no such prolific story, but it has those moments full of true spirit of life, moments that you can cherish all your life. If you are one of those who are constantly on the look out for wonderful memories & a life full of surprises, this is a treat served best for you. It might not be a movie with high entertainment quotient, it might not have a profound story to go with it, but one thing that it has which most of the contemporary movies lack is a soul of its own.


4/5

Omkar Divekar

Top 5 Bollywood Movies of the Year so far.

          We all love Bollywood and we all love our movies. July has dawned and this year so far, has been quite a ride, with many movies coming in at a rate faster than usual, in spite of the Cricket World Cup. Quite unfortunately though, many have failed to garner any kind of success. But a few movies have indeed impressed and made us believe that this industry is capable of producing good, quality movies that can provide us entertainment as well as food for thought.

            Here, I am trying to narrow down the list of such movies to five – from the year so far. While there have been movies like Yamla Pagla Deewana, Thank You, Ready, Double Dhamaal, etc. that have been huge commercial successes, I would like to overlook them and consider movies that were really thoughtful, entertaining and had some substance to themselves. So, if you might have missed any of these films, I am recommending you get their DVDs as soon as you can and watch these movies. I am sure your weekends will only get better!

           Mind you, this is a list of movies released till the month of June only. So I am sad Delhi Belly misses out! And I guess the end of the year list will be even more fun & interesting, with many more movies set to be released in the coming months. So, here we go...

5. No One Killed Jessica

          This Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan starrer was an excellent take on the Jessica Lal murder case that rocked India a few years ago. The movie, being inspired from those events, was directed very well by Raj Kumar Gupta and had stellar performances from both the actresses, Vidya Balan impressing in particular. The film had intensity and grit written all over it, something we don’t get to see much these days in Bollywood. But it also had a few moments that were largely predictable – probably due to the basis of the script. Nevertheless, it was a very convincing movie and a project well done. It might not have provided solace to Jessica & her family, but it put forth to the whole nation the tyranny vented upon her.

4. Yeh Saali Zindagi

            Not many took notice of this excellent-yet-so-in-your-face film and quite expectantly, was a commercial failure. But it was an absolute delight to see this yet another masterclass from Sudhir Mishra. The film had those typical “do your job & get paid” characters in it, which complemented the story in every sense. And yes, accompanied by that wicked love-ka-keeda thing, if you might call it that, which makes it even more interesting. I won’t write much about its story or concept here, hoping it will feed your curiosity. The film’s racy screenplay and gripping dialogues are its high points. Just go watch it for the sheer brilliance of Irfan Khan, the tenacity of Chitrangda Singh and the audacity of new comers Arunoday Singh & Aditi Rao Hydari. And then there’s Saurabh Shukla too. You simply can’t miss this one.

3. Dhobi Ghat

            Dhobi Ghat came with a lot of interest among the people, but not many appreciated it. Probably because of the artistic nature of it’s direction by Kiran Rao, which I believe was quite brilliant. The film was an amazing portrait of the different lifestyles in Mumbai, which do not cross each other, but run parallel. Pratiek’s dhobi (Munna) is such a well-written character; you actually sense his apprehension and predicament in each scene. The work of other actors is commendable too, particularly Kriti Malhotra who plays the estranged Yasmine. Monica Dogra is promising. Aamir Khan though, looked a bit uncomfortable in his role, may be he thought it was necessary for his character. A refreshing movie nonetheless, which makes you think about the connections in the distinct urban societies. Riveting.

2. 404

            This movie was a treat for all fans of the suspense/thriller genre. Prawal Raman provides a fascinating story, all well told, accompanied by a mind-blowing twist at the end. The film is an honest attempt at innovative story telling and, with its small budget production, is a rebel to your tried & tested “formula” movies in its own kind. Everything about this movie works - the script is well thought out, the actors have done their job to near perfection, the spooky factor is always there and nothing at all goes over the top, which is most important for any movie of this kind. Raman does a top-notch job here, pulling off a story, which is very original as well as challenging. Nishikant Kamat impresses as the Professor immensely while Imaad Shah shows glimpses of an articulate budding artist. Rajvvir Arora too, shows his potential in a challenging role. Go watch it for the thrill, but also keep your thinking hats ON!

1. Shaitan

            Now here is a truly different kind of movie we very rarely are privileged to see. Yes, it was a privilege watching this film, so well crafted yet very rebellious. I might as well make a bold statement here but I really haven’t seen a more technically better movie than this in the Hindi Film Industry. The Cinematography by R. Madhie has to get a very special mention but while I say this, in no ways is the films’ screenplay and direction any lesser. Bejoy Nambiar makes a debut any aspiring director will be envious of. The characters portrayed are your typical “love-to-be-hated”, “carefree” spoilt brats, and you don’t need an introduction to get into stride with them. Everyone has a “Shaitan” in himself or herself, and you are comfortable to live with this fact. Or at least watch it unfold on the screen. Another reason why this film is a winner is it’s mind-blasting music, not just as an individual entity, but also because of its excellent use within the screenplay of the film. You never get to see something like that. The casting couldn’t have been better than this, the young actors, particularly Kalki, Gulshan Devaiah & Shiv Pandit are very impressive. So is Rajiv Khandelwal in his tough-cop routine. Rajat Bharmecha’s cameo is worth the movie’s run-time itself. Watch this and pay your dues to Anurag Kashyap and Bejoy Nambiar.

Omkar Divekar

Shaitan: The Lovable Hell-Ride

 There haven’t been many movies when you came out of the cinema hall smiling and with that insatiable feeling of pure cinematic satisfaction. True Cinema Lovers thrive solely on this moment of unparalleled joy - when you witnessed the gift of some amazing frame by frame brilliance. It gives me immense pleasure to say that debutant director Bejoy Nambiar’s “Shaitan” is one such movie – a rare experience!

            As with every Anurag Kashyap project, this movie is a very thoughtfully churned out offering. And technically one of the most brilliant films you will ever get to see. His name has now certainly become a benchmark for quality “unorthodox” or “rebellious” cinema, a genre not much explored by previous filmmakers. Again alike so many of his previous films, this one too will not go down as a public favourite or a mass popular film. Not everyone will like it. But this film in particular, cannot just be ignored. You can love it or hate, but you cannot remain indifferent from it. “Shaitan” is yet another rebellious and thought provoking cinema, and probably the best one he has offered till date. Nambiar makes you confront with the fact that we all have a “Shaitan” within us, as we see that unfold on the screen, and we get comfortable with this fact quite easily.

            The film is a not-so-subtle portrait of the crazy world of five carefree friends in modern urban India who seriously, have no rules of living and thrive on the thrills of insanity. The characters are very well written and it takes absolutely no time to get in tune with each one of them. But where this movie stands out is its amazing screenplay and extremely edge of the seat direction by Bejoy Nambiar. You just can’t wallop the fact that this is his debut venture. He and his co-writer Megha Ramaswamy deserve special credit for their work.

            The movie starts with Amy (Kalki Koechlin), a girl in her late teens who still hasn’t recovered from the trauma of her mother’s tragedy. She’s visibly on the brink of insanity, and her father (Rajit Kapoor) and step-mom aren’t impressed with her antics either. She then meets a gang of fun loving friends who live with a constant “Who gives a ****?” attitude. KC (Gulshan Devaiah) sets the rules here, but Dash (Shiv Pandit) is the brains behind every move. Tanya (Kirti Kulhari) and Zubin (Neil Bhoopalam) are the also-rans who somewhere down the line, seem to know the difference between the good & the bad, but do not want to accept it. The film chronicles the events in their lives after they kill two men on a scooter in a hit-and-run case in a moment of adrenaline rush. An Inspector (Raj Kumar Yadav) tracks them down and offers to let them go in return of money, so they hatch a plan to fake the kidnapping of Amy, who volunteers. The kidnapping then turns into a media circus, everybody panics and the monsters within emerge. The parallel story involves Inspector Arvind Mathur (Rajiv Khandelwal), obliged to tracking down this group, who is an uptight cop with high morals and also, some issues of his own.

            It’s a story that can be easily told within half an hour, and hence is a challenge in itself to be presented in a two hour runtime. But not only that, Nambiar manages to actually make you hold onto your seats and get you thinking what’s coming next. You don’t even think of looking at your watch. The scenes that particularly stand out are the ones with Rajat Bharmecha’s cameo who churns out a surprisingly hilarious flashback sequence and then that cleverly crafted, brilliant gunfight sequence involving Rajeev Khandelwal which uses the beautiful track to its background – Khoya Khoya Chand, that has some of the best cinematographic work ever seen or known. So scene after scene, Nambiar amazes you with a brilliant use of racy screenplay; accompanied by two things without which this film would lack half of its life – the amazing cinematography and an outstanding soundtrack. R. Madhie does an absolutely fantastic work with the camera and he deserves a lot of plaudits for his work here. Very rarely do you get to see such vibrant use of colours with such an audacity and effectiveness. The shots are youthful and reflect the thought process of every on-screen character to perfection, which is the basis of good cinematography. And now the music! Wow! Not only are the songs brilliant as individual entities, but they have been used very effectively within the screenplay. I haven’t seen a better use of songs that enhances the visual effectiveness of frames rolling before you.

            Now considering it’s a film catered mostly to the young audience, the actors have done a brilliant job. Rajeev Khandelwal does a near perfect job as the cop with a his estranged personal life, but who impress particularly are Gulshan Devaiah, Shiv Pandit & Kalki Koechlin. They play their characters with an intensity we all get accustomed with very easily, and kudos to them for a job well done with no inhibitions. The only wish you have at the end of the film is may be the climactic sequence was a bit more elaborate or slightly etched out with more thrill and suspense. But by no means does this lessen the impact the whole movie has had on you, I am sure you will come out of the cinema hall wanting more. So go watch this treat of a movie and then thank Kashyap & Nambiar and co. for it.

4/5

Omkar Divekar