Performances
– Triptii Dimri feels redeemed under Vishal Bhardwaj’s direction. After films like Animal and Bad Newz, audiences finally get to see the Triptii who captivated everyone in Qala, Bulbbul and Laila Majnu through a nuanced and fine performance.
– Shahid Kapoor excels as Ustara and completely immerses himself in the character, owning every frame he steps into. There are moments where you may feel you’ve seen him in similar territory before, but perhaps that’s the price of delivering performances so powerful that you become your own benchmark.
– Nana Patekar as Inspector Ismail Khan plays an extremely layered character, and his camaraderie with Shahid’s Ustara is heartening to watch.
– Avinash Tiwary, as the antagonist, will make you hate him, and that’s a compliment. His body language, minute nuances and voice modulation make Jalal truly menacing. He is that good.
– Vikrant Massey and Tamannaah Bhatia make the most of their limited screen time.
– Aruna Irani is a delight to watch and remains unforgettable despite minimal screen presence.
Final Verdict
If you are a sucker for complex love stories layered with passion, betrayal and violence, this Vishal Bhardwaj rendition is for you. This Valentine’s, it’s all red, not hearts, but blood and gore.
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