By Buzz18, March 14, 2009 - 09:25 IST
The story of Gulaal is almost always told from Dukey Bana's point of view. And while you are dying to know more about Dilip as also his unexplored relationship with Anuja the only thing being spoken about is the free state of Rajputana.
By Rediff, March 14, 2009 - 09:26 IST
1 of 1 people found this review helpful Watch Gulaal for the performances. For Piyush Mishra, the man who has crafted a spectacular soundtrack -- playing a wonderfully deranged character with a Rajput-ised John Lennon around his neck. For Kay Kay Menon, the actor getting a rare role worthy of his range...
By Filmfare / Times of India / Indiatimes, March 14, 2009 - 09:27 IST
2 of 2 people found this review helpful Gulaal follows a multidimensional narrative and Kashyup adopts a dark, brooding and relentless storytelling pattern that doesn't simplify the dense plot. The story starts from Dukey Bana's call for revolution, works towards Dilip's evolution from a nervous nerd to a vehement lover and concludes with the conquest of the illegitimate Rajput claimant.
By Hindustan Times, March 21, 2009 - 12:21 IST
1 of 1 people found this review helpful Anurag Kashyap inhabits a nasty, brutish space that every so often, like a volcano, erupts to spit out its molten venom. It can be an overwhelming, sometimes suffocating experience, but an immensely exciting one too...
By Realbollywood, March 21, 2009 - 12:23 IST
Gulaal is something that is extremely relatable, especially for today's youth. Though at a running time of over two and a half hours, there are times when the film tends to appear dragging, it is worth a watch...
By AOL, March 21, 2009 - 12:24 IST
Gulaal could have been a film that the audience liked just the way they enjoyed Yuva and Gangajal. But this one is unlikely to get the audiences' clapping ? because it's too complex. But then again, that is what makes Gulaal different and such a thrilling watch. This definitely is a great and timely release right before the forthcoming elections!
By Star Box Office, March 21, 2009 - 12:26 IST
The film at the outset looks like one revolving around college politics in the conservative Rajputana days of Jaipur. But as you delve further into Anurag's beautiful scripting you realize there is so much more to it.
By Movietalkies, March 21, 2009 - 12:27 IST
The film has been superbly captured on camera by cinematographer Rajeev Ravi. The film's music is by Piyush Mishra, who also plays a peace loving Rajput in the movie. Mishra has also written some of the lyrics in the movie and has done a wonderful job with his unconventional poetry and music...
By Planet Bollywood, March 21, 2009 - 12:29 IST
Gulaal's screenplay is intelligent and engrossing with very well written dialogues but its climax is questionable, which leaves no firm conclusion when it ends. I fail to understand the lack of optimism and hope in Kashyap's films...
By Now Running, March 21, 2009 - 12:29 IST
The film begins with a Rajput conglomerate gaining strengthen as Dukey Bana and a few ex-Royals convince a reluctant Ransa to contest for the college elections on behalf of the Rajputana party; Ransa and Kiran battle it for General Secretary's post. The rivalry between the two gangs intensifies and Ransa is forced to withdraw, which he resists...
By Zee News, March 21, 2009 - 12:30 IST
'Gulaal' is a hard-hitting movie, which showcases the dark side of politics where the innocent youth are at a complete loss. Undeniably, 'Gulaal' carries a whiff of the contemporary political scenario in India.
By Ibnlive, March 21, 2009 - 12:31 IST
1 of 1 people found this review helpful Gulaal is remarkable also for the brave manner in which it mirrors the dangerous political scenario in Mubai by using the Dukey Bana character played by Kay Kay Menon as a metaphor for fundamentalist leader Raj Thackeray and his MNS party...
By MumbaiMirror, March 21, 2009 - 12:32 IST
The slim model Jesse Randhawa, who plays a young assistant professor in this film, lights up a cigarette in the staff room when a colleague points out she cannot. Out of sympathy, no one may mind you doing it, the colleague says...
By Indiaglitz, March 21, 2009 - 12:34 IST
Kay Kay Menon overwhelms with a stunning performance. On the role of a rustic aggressive entity, he rules out his best. Piyush Mishra and Deepak deserve the same credits for what they've done to their characteristic portrayals...
By Sify, March 21, 2009 - 12:35 IST
Kay Kay Menon is all fire in his volatile speeches held in the dead of the night for his followers and members of the royalty. Deepak Dobriyal is fantastic as the faithful assistant. As Rananjay, Abhimanyu Singh is befittingly intimidating and roguish at the same time...
By Bollyspice, March 21, 2009 - 12:36 IST
Gulaal screams RED. In true Anurag Kashyap style, he has taken a historically touchy situation only to make you ponder over it. In contrast to the title, Gulaal is dark and black. The movie is eerie filled with bloodshed, sex and violence...
By Glamsham, March 21, 2009 - 12:37 IST
Only two characters are perfectly touched upon. One is Dukey Bana and Menon as the fanatic does a fantastic job. The other is Rananjay Singh Ransa (Abhimanyu Singh). As a rebel who has moved from his family heritage, Abhimanyu is excellent...
By Full Hyderabad, March 21, 2009 - 12:38 IST
Gulaal is very cryptic most of the time. It sure is interesting to see where the story is going, and, more importantly, how the director is telling his story. There is dry humour, Kay Kay Menon's passion, and the whole realism bit - all factors that keep you hooked...
By Apunkachoice, March 21, 2009 - 12:40 IST
'Gulaal' is a seething, simmering, but tortuously predictable tale of all that's rotten in the system. All through the movie you get an uncanny feeling that the director has pooled all his anger, angst and cynicism against the system and spewed it on the screen to be smacked at the faces of hapless viewers in the form of 'Gulaal'.
By Radiosargam, March 21, 2009 - 12:43 IST
Raj Singh Choudhary, Aditya Shrivastav, Abhimanyu Singh, Piyush Mishra, all are splendid and talented. They leave the popular stars behind in performance. Kay Kay Menon, yes, he has grip on his role. Rest does well too.'Gulaal' is not for everyone. It will appeal to some sections of the audiences like the ones who want a change.
