Ishqiya (2010)

Ishqiya (2010). 1h 58m | Not Rated

“From the film making house of Vishal Bhardwaj comes a fresh and most promising talent of Abhishek Chaubey who combines the best from his senior with his own slick raw style to give us u0026#39;Ishqiyau0026#39;. The tremendously talented Naseeruddin Shah plays Khalujaan, joining forces with the comic and astute Babban (Arshad Warsi) to play the notorious duo of Mama-Bhanja who are on the run from Mushtaq (Salman Shahid). Their desperate search for associate goons brings them to Vermau0026#39;s widow, Krishna (Vidya Balan) with whom they are entrapped in a game of lust, lure, deceit, treachery and suspense. u0026#39;Ishqiyau0026#39; is thoroughly enjoyable with the right amount of humour, suspense, sex appeal and some wonderful music. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eKhalujaan and Babban have embarked on a dangerous journey into Gorakhpur (U.P.) where the entertainment and thrill comes from the people. While the deadline to repay Mushtaqu0026#39;s debt looms over them, the attraction of Krishna and the yearning for freedom ensures their digression. A risky kidnapping of a millionaire was their desperate attempt of getting the quick money that would buy their freedom but little did they know what fate awaits them. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe plot is not outlandish at all. In fact, the writing is the strength of this film. Vishal Bhardwaju0026#39;s story and screenplay ensure total capacity utilization of such immense talents in the film. Vidya Balan is outstanding and her recent films prove her capabilities without any requirement for contemporary glamour. She looks beautiful in every scene and her characteru0026#39;s traits are easily depicted through her expression. Arshad Warsi has finally bagged a role where he can explore his versatility and strength. He has wasted the years after the Munnabhai series doing some unworthy films. Naseeruddin Shahu0026#39;s aura of excellence can go unnoticed because you only see Khalujaan in the film. It only hits you at a later point that it was all an act. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eVishal Bhardwaju0026#39;s music and Gulzaru0026#39;s lyrics work magically yet again. Rahat Fateh Ali Khanu0026#39;s superb rendition of Dil toh bachcha has the perfect blend of soothing music and rich lyrics that make it the song that will linger in your head for a long time. Ibn-e-batuta is also a very catchy song with Sukhwinder Singh and Mika adding their distinct punch to it. Abhishek has perfectly placed the songs in situations where the lyrics take the story forward. His direction keeps the pace at a very comfortable level with enough humour packed in to make it a joy ride. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe new gen of directors will now adorn their hats with one more feather for u0026#39;Ishqiyau0026#39;, a wholesome entertainer. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e8.33 on a scale of 1-10.”