Nishabd is a boring Movie with a good Story. Big B is fantastic and Jiah Khan is good. A well-made…  

Nishabd is a boring Movie with a good Story. Big B is fantastic and Jiah Khan is good. A well-made Movie. 

this movie is a bold attempt and i think that rgv should be congratulated in taking such a big…  

this movie is a bold attempt and i think that rgv should be congratulated in taking such a big step. the movie may not agree with the masses but if you are looking for an entertaining movie with good acting then nishabd is the movie for you. the acting is just superb and it is hard to believe that this is just jiahs first movie release, she acts wonderfully conveying all the important emotions at all the right moments. what can we say about mr bachchan except that he is just brilliant and it seems that with every film he just gets better and better 

Shakti Kapoor should have been lead instead of Amitabh. An unnecessary movie by RGV. RGV should…  

Shakti Kapoor should have been lead instead of Amitabh. An unnecessary movie by RGV. RGV should stop making experimental movies because these type of movies neither convey any message nor have entertaining values. It is a exploitation of actor like Amitabh who at this age and stage will do any role that he never attempted during 70s & 80s. RGV should try making intelligent movies rather than playing on unconventional themes. 

Ram Gopal Varma, A producer with many ups and some downs has a new project which has just released.…  

Ram Gopal Varma, A producer with many ups and some downs has a new project which has just released. Nishabd stars the all time ruler of Bollywood Amitabh Bachan and newcomer Gia Khan. I must say that both story writers, directors and stars have all progressed when it comes to talking about Bollywood when much more bold and realistic movies are emerging from the film industry. Without no doubt, Nishabd is a good film with all the plus points, music, masala, drama, tear jerking moments and romance. But will Mr.Bachan be able to rake in the masses at the box-office I do not think so. The direction of the movie is excellent, the cinematography superb and the acting is top-notch. Gia Khan acted well especially in the scenes with Amitabh Bachan. Amitabh Bachan, as always, delivered with great facial expressions and for a split second you believe that he is actually in love with Gia. The darkness in the film reflects on the seriousness of the film's subjects. Overall, Nishabd is a good film and should do well with both critics and moviegoers alike. However, the lack of face value may harm the movies finances.  

I agree that Indian cinema should progress beyond its mishmash of candyfloss love stories, boring…  

I agree that Indian cinema should progress beyond its mishmash of candyfloss love stories, boring gangster dramas, star-driven junk stuff etc - but are movies like NISHABD actually providing quality variety fare? is it logical by any standards to assume that a 64 yrs old man would 'fall in love' with a 19-year old ? and that too when the 19-year old is shown as someone strutting around with her long legs and skimpily clad ? two things can possibly happen -either the 64-yr old man would ask the 19year old to behave herself, or, he would be strongly driven by his testosterone! and how can this be showcased as poetic love! the trauma that Vijay undergoes is sheer lust, period, a desire trigerred by seeing something young, tender, juicy and supple, and not something platonic at all - but RGV wants us to believe it that way, which is like serving a very well-cooked polythene bag of basmati rice, instead of the rice itself! this simply is not the direction Indian cinema should be taking - being unconventional is fine, but being illogical is taking the intelligence of an average filmgoer for a ride! all those 60plus oldies travelling in buses in metro cities dont 'fall in love' when they oogle at young dames - nor is there anything even remotely platonic about oldies desiring to be in the company of younger women - lack of courage to show things as they are is where our filmmakers fail - and to top it all, the dumb tagline, "some love stories are not meant to be understood" - how about this "some stories are not meant to be made into movies, if they dont have logic in them" - that would be more appropriate - not just RGV, it is AB too, who has taken all of us for a clean dumb-s*ckers ride - in one interview he says "senility is not the end of desire", thus making "desire" the central issue of this movie, while all of our critics go gaga over this not being about 'desire' but about 'emotions/love' - give us all a frigging break! at this rate, we will never ever get out of the rut of filmmakers making bad cinema in the name of intelligent cinema, while movies like NISHABD insult our intelligence  

According to me a pathetic movie, Come on guys this concept is like a pathetic ting in India, can…  

According to me a pathetic movie, Come on guys this concept is like a pathetic ting in India, can you think about your parents having love with your friends, bull shit. 

Hello Readers Mostly Film Buffs this is my first ever review about a movie at India FM site I am…  

Hello Readers Mostly Film Buffs this is my first ever review about a movie at India FM site I am compelled to write it down just to praise first of all the director Mr. Ram Gopal Verma for showing the courage not only in his subject matter but casting such wonderful and appropriate people in his film then above that handling the subject matter in its utmost sensibility.I mean Jiah Khan out of the blue has done a wonderful performance in her debut film.For a new comer doing first ever film with RGV style of director and then opposite Mr. Amitabh Bachhan with the kinna attitude that she shows in the movie was absolutely flatering hats off to Jiah Khan there is nothing much to say about Mr. Bachhan than "Superb". I won't say a must watch but for the people who like to watch thought provoking movies this one is for those. 

THIS MOVIE IS FANTASTIC, I WAS DOUBFOUND FOR THE ACTING OF JIAH SHE WON OVER EVERYONE JEEE HA ,…  

THIS MOVIE IS FANTASTIC, I WAS DOUBFOUND FOR THE ACTING OF JIAH SHE WON OVER EVERYONE JEEE HA , IT'S ALSO A CHALLENGING ROLE FOR BIG B AND AS USUSAL HE MANAGED IT IN A FABULOUS WAY HATS OF TO Mr. RAMGOPAL VARMA FOR GIVING SUCH A FANTASTIC MOVIE  

In today's society of open mindsets, broadened acceptance levels, and broken social taboos, when…  

In today's society of open mindsets, broadened acceptance levels, and broken social taboos, when the relationship between an old man and the young girl hardly bears a pronounced controversy, why does Ram Gopal Varma sound so defensive about Nishabd? Anyway, since such relationships happen less often, they can be considered, to an extent, bold; but controversial? NISHABD: Vijay is a photographer, by profession and more so, by passion. Even at 60, his passion still yearns for that perfect beauty in nature. And then, he meets his daughter's classmate, a thoroughly liberal Jiah..... Jiah is full of nature's freedom. Like a sudden thunder in a calm landscape, she agitates Vijay's life. And his 'spirit' silently succumbs to hers. THE SILENCE: You can watch this film just for one brilliant scene and three clap-worthy reasons. Unfortunately for the film, all these four elements are engulfed in just..... a minute! Scene: Vijay has to clarify if his daughter has known of his affair with Jiah. Scene execution: Five people are sitting in the room-- Vijay, his daughter, his wife, her brother and Jiah. Vijay's daughter looks tense, troubled and reclusive. His wife and her brother are busy talking. Vijay studies his daughter's face, takes some time and ascertains to himself that-- what he feared the most has happened. Not a word is spoken!!! Full credit to RGV for an exceptional execution! Amitabh Bachchan: As the camera focuses on his eyes, they smoothly and subtly surface the transitions in his mind-- his anxiety.... to his ascertainment.... to his disappointment and fear. Jiah Khan: Trying to do the same thing as Amitabh, she delivers a performance which can be put on the same level as Amitabh's. ...AND PATHETICALLY, MORE SILENCE: You know! What’s the most pathetic thing about daring to be controversial (or in my terms, bold)? Trying to be defensive.... trying to tell everyone from the very first step that what you are doing is wrong, before anyone points it out. RGV's script tries to confess from the very first scene that whatever is going to happen is wrong and bad. His screenplay does not allow the audience to decide through the proceedings, whether whatever happens is right or wrong. He (through Vijay’s character) tries to impose a predefined guiltiness from the very first frame. This all gives a notion that he has used the theme just to hype-up and sell his film, than to show the nuances of a bold relationship. As a result, a shade of pretense, in his take on the subject, becomes glaringly pronounced. Casting a super-star to enact the role of a taboo-breaker needs a lot of content in his characterization. RGV falls flat on this front too. If one can remember ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, Sid falls in love with Tara because no one else was able to understand his inner self (the artist in him) as much as she did. What is the reason for Vijay to fall in love with Jiah? Just the liberty of her spirit! Or her ‘oomph’ factor! Or as he says, is it the ‘bringing back his youth’! Even a grandfather feels young while playing or talking to his granddaughter. I am not saying that there is no reason at all, but whatever exists is too feeble for someone like Amitabh Bachchan donning the role. RGV could have easily utilized photography as an art, than just as Amitabh’s profession. On the other hand, Jiah’s characterization is perfect. And Jiah Khan plays it to perfection. Playing herself, she has done complete justice in all departments: glamour -- alluring, acting – authentic, attitude – ‘take-lite’! Her character has 'take-lite' attitude written all over her, but deep within her, she is insecure and afraid of future. She never knew the affection of a father in her life. And neither does she like her mother. So she turns abnormally liberal. Her relatively stronger characterization makes Jiah Khan’s presence felt before the super-star. No doubt the film has breath-taking photography, but these days, almost every Indian film is emphasizing on this aspect. The background score was more like that of a gangster film than a love story. The sound engineering was adequate. MY SILENCE: There are two aspects of a ‘bold’ act. One is the act, and the other is the person who does it. The boldness in both, the act as well as the person, justifies the triumph of the whole ‘bold’ act. For this film, the theme is bold; but the RGV…. was too far from it. So should I recommend this film to anyone……. Nishabd!!!!!  

After watching NISHABD! i am really speechless, sensitive subject well presented by RamGopal…  

After watching NISHABD! i am really speechless, sensitive subject well presented by RamGopal Varma.. very sensible way! it does not encourage you for anything bad nor justifies passion of old men, but it shows how one old man losses everything. Wife, daughter, respect and a love of 18 year girl just because of getting involved emotionally for couple of weeks with confused, chulbuly and sexy 18 year girl. when AB tell her to leave the house in front of all family member that time i really felt bad for jiha. when she leaves the screen not only AB but you also feels her absence and KHALIPAN that something you lost. Great Direction of RamGopal Varma..! i admire and waiting for your up come movies.. Thanks for giving us a fabulous movie and very sexy girl to industry.. keep it up with good and brand new ideas.  

In my opinion, Nishabd is a fairly well-made film. RGV tackles an unconventional theme - I won't…  

In my opinion, Nishabd is a fairly well-made film. RGV tackles an unconventional theme - I won't call it bold, at least not bold enough - with remarkable ease. The director uses his signature style of very tight close-ups to great effect. Of course, the camera cannot enter the minds of the characters, but it comes very close. Through every minute expression, every twitch of the facial muscles, it shows you what the characters are thinking and feeling. And if you have an actor like Amitabh Bachchan, that only heightens the impact. The absence of a plot actually works to the film's advantage. The film moves forth in a languorous fashion, which can be irritating to some viewers, but for me it worked well. It gave me all the time to witness and reflect upon the events as they lazily unfolded themselves. It gave me the time to savour the subtle directorial touches. Yes, it also gave me enough opportunity to think about what could have been done differently. But that's precisely what I expect from a fulfilling movie-going experience - an opportunity to watch a movie at an emotional as well as a rational level: from the heart as well as the head. The director opts for blue as the predominant color in the palette he uses to paint his vision of a May-November romance between his lead characters Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) and Jiah (Jiah Khan). Each and every scene, even when it captures the breathtakingly beautiful and lush locales of Munnar, is bathed in a blue hue. Now that's an interesting color for a tale like this. At the most obvious level, blue stands for romance and in that respect seems completely harmonious with the theme. If we really get into various kinds of symbolisms, blue also stands for virtues like truth, honesty and fidelity. And that's a delightful contrast from what we see in the relationship between Vijay and Amrita (Revathy). I can't say what RGV's real idea behind using this colour was, maybe I'm seeing too much into a device used merely to present a pretty picture, but to me it opens up a number of interesting possibilities. Interestingly, elements of incongruity crop up in other areas as well - whether it's the quirky camera movement or the very out-of-character background music. While the story itself moves at a leisurely pace, the camera moves all over the place almost in an intrusive fashion. Ditto for the brilliant background music by Amar Mohile - the hammering, thriller-like background score is in perpetual conflict with the sensitivity of romance on the screen. I don't take these incongruities as faults, though I must admit they were quite distracting at times. I thought that the very fact that they were in stark contrast with the film itself was an interesting way to depict the inner conflict of the characters. Rules of conventional filmmaking would say that the camera movements and music should be in tune with what's being depicted on film, but when has RGV followed rules or conventions? Now for the compromises - RGV clearly shies away from including any sexual angle to this unusual love story. Given the way the unashamedly voyeuristic camera (and to an extent the writing) has a field day presenting Jiah Khan as a sex object - the extra-short dresses, the wet scene (ah, this predilection of Hindi commercial filmmakers for showing heroines getting wet in a white saree!! Only, the white saree gets replace by a white shirt worn over an almost non existent pair of shorts), over-emphasis on showing her naked legs, and Jiah Khan's defiantly sexual demeanour - it is certain that the director had all the intentions of showing lust as the trigger for the relationship, but probably had to compromise on that aspect because of the demigod status of his lead actor. This is one area where the disconnect between the technique and the content works to the film's detriment. The story would have been much more interesting and realistic if this aspect had been adequately explored. Much as I am in absolute awe of Amitabh Bachchan and think that his performance in Nishabd is one of his finest, I can't help admitting that his presence in the film dilutes the impact of the film. RGV clearly develops cold feet and refrains from adding any dirty thoughts into his male protagonist's mind; yet his camera is not quite convinced and continues to explore the baser emotions. The other big compromise that RGV had to make also stems from trying to show Vijay in a more favorable light. There was no reason to add that monologue justifying/ rationalizing the attraction between a 60 year old man and an 18 year old kid - "an old man gets attracted to a young girl because he wants to hold on to his youth" - Phew!. I strongly believe that love, even when it is triggered by lust, does not always have a straight-forward reason, but is in fact a very complex psychological thing that cannot always be rationalized. It is here that you just can't help thinking that the film definitely needed to take its title seriously: some things are better left unsaid - Nishabd. 

the movie is DISGUSTING! There was soo much hype about Jiah Khan, but all that she does is wear…  

the movie is DISGUSTING! There was soo much hype about Jiah Khan, but all that she does is wear cheap cotumes. I don't like Amitabh Bachan, but after this movie I have started hating him! DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT WATCHING THIS MOVIE!