Ishqiya Review  

Ishqiya Review  

Ishqiya Review  

I knew Ishiqya was always rated quite highly but I never really made myself sit down and watch the…  

I knew Ishiqya was always rated quite highly but I never really made myself sit down and watch the film until Vidya Balan starting winning all the Best Actress awards for 2011. So I finally sat down and well Vidya has done brilliantly, the film is average. I guess the story line is new which is good and the film is short and to the point which I like but it didn't really catch my attention until the second half. Until the two thief's started their plot to hunt down the owner of K Steel, the film lacked depth. Vidya has done very well and holds the film together by herself, but I don't think she was better than Kajol - My name is Khan for this year awards. 

great brilliant movie.  

great brilliant movie.  

a nice and brilliant movie to watch..... briliant acting, soulful music, interesting dialogues,…  

a nice and brilliant movie to watch..... briliant acting, soulful music, interesting dialogues, briliant directions and good story... on the whole a must watch.. 

Ishqiya is about two thieves Khalujaan (Naseeruddin Shah) and Babban (Arshad Warsi) and a forgotten…  

Ishqiya is about two thieves Khalujaan (Naseeruddin Shah) and Babban (Arshad Warsi) and a forgotten widow Krishna (Vidya Balan). The two, after double-crossing their boss Mushtaq bhai for money, look for a hide-out to save their lives from their merciless boss. After trying their luck everywhere, they end up at a friend’s place in Gorakhpur only to find out that he is dead. However, his widow Krishna offers them to stay until they make all arrangements to leave the country. However, Mushtaqbhai soon lands up there and threatens to kill all three if he does not get his money within the allocated time. Complications increase as Khalujaan falls head over heels in love with Krishna, while the Babban starts lusting after her, falling in love with her eventually, too. Krishna takes up a different act soon after leading to more complications. Who gets Krishna? Do all three manage to save their lives? Watch to find out. Ishqiya Review It would be unfair to compare Ishqiya with Omkara, for besides cosmetic resemblance, Ishqiya has a soul that is unique, edgy and riveting. The film is a rustic tale of an unusual love triangle, lust, deceit with a backdrop of crime. Filled with witty and saucy dialogues, it is a movie that is high on spirit, drama, romance, thrill and is very very foxy (Definitely not for anyone under 18). Agreed, Ishqiya has a Vishal Bharadwaj feel to it, but débutante director Abhishek Chaubey is equally talented in creating an intriguing tale that has a reflection on his own and marks his credibility. Ishqiya gets to the act right from the first beginning. Although it takes us a while to get used to the dusty – rustic feel and lingo of the movie, the flavor is mostly urban, light-hearted and comical that doesn’t demand a lot of effort to understand. It has multi-layers of emotions and drama attached but it does not divulge too much into anything beyond needful. Be it the character introduction or the past to which they belong or sub-plots of gang-formation and kidnapping, it’s all in tone with the central plot and does not deviate much. Bharadwaj’s dialogues and music is outstanding. The dialogues are extremely effective and high on wits. Some simple yet classic lines that’s worth a mention are: “is duniya sab se gehri dushmani miya-biwi ke beech hai”, ” aap ka ishq ishq hai aur mera ishq sex”. Every song is a treat, especially ‘Dil Toh Bachcha Hai’ and “Badi dheere jali naina”. Its not the story but the dialogues, the sinless performance and to an extent the story-telling that has made all the difference. Ishqiya is not without it’s share of flaws. The story definitely needs some patching and clarity of thought. Although the character portrayed are very impulsive and energetic, the pace is an hindrance. The first half especially was a drag. Chaubey’s effort is commendable, but the narration at times was inconsistent and the twist towards the end seemed a little far fetched. Some scenes to look forward too: 1. The passionate lip-lock and lovemaking sequence between Arshad and Vidya has been dexterously captured. 2. Confrontation scene towards the climax between Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi. 3. Naseer’s expressions throughout the Dil Toh Bacha Hai Ji song. Flaw-less performance by its ensemble cast is what works highly for Ishqiya. Naseeruddin Shah yet again delivers an impeccable performance. He gets into the feel of Khalujaan’s character and emotes more through his eyes and mannerisms. In scenes where he looks at Krishna longingly, he makes you smile and at the same time pity his condition. Arshad Warsi is a delight to watch. He gets the meatier role which he performs with full justice. He shares great chemistry with Naseer and his interactions with the village lad Nandu too is hilarious. Vidya Balan surprises yet again. She portrays the most complex character and pulls it of with ease, brilliance and simplicity. Kudos to her stylist, for she looks absolutely gorgeous and irresistibly sexy although covered from head to toe. Overall, Ishqiya is an unique tale packed with powerful performances. But before you decide to go watch the film, be aware that it is not for everyone. Those seeking high on entertainment films would probably be terribly disappointed. At the box office, such films rarely open to huge numbers and the lack of mass appeal too would restrict its prospects. 

in the recent past one of the best combination of action love and comedy. pure brilliance is shown…  

in the recent past one of the best combination of action love and comedy. pure brilliance is shown in the making of this classic movie well worthy of watching a little harsh language at times so please be aware. 

one of the best movies of the year, superb performances and a different story.  

one of the best movies of the year, superb performances and a different story. 

Nothing as special as Taran has claimed. It's an ordinary movie with good screenplay, which…  

Nothing as special as Taran has claimed. It's an ordinary movie with good screenplay, which involves you in most of the parts. But the last 15 minutes are total mess. Actors and their performances are good. Promos of the song 'Ibne Batuta' showing Vidya holding a bottle of liquor is misleading, her character is totally different. 

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Everyone in the movie has performed briliant. Vidya has once again given the best of her…  

Everyone in the movie has performed briliant. Vidya has once again given the best of her performance and its another feather to her hat after bhool bhulaiyaa & paa. I like her more in indian centric n strong roles. That's her forte and thats where she has her fan following. Arshad Warsi has proved his metal once again and the gud part is, for him it was not a usual side hero comic role. He perfectly suited the role and lived the character. Kudos to him. Nasiruddin Shah, I dont have much to say about him. He has grown above the stage when people say that he has done a wonderful job, coz now its inevitable anyway. Its a delight to watch him on the screen n ishqya is no exception. Overall, I dont mean to say that its a bad movie. Its good, but I had more expectation from it so may be its my disappointment which is coming out in my words as that of Kaminey too. Previous movies from Vishal Bhardwaj are much better and please dont compare it with omkara.