Gallery
- PM Modi visit USAOnly the mirror in my washroom and phone gallery see the crazy me : Sara KhanKarnataka rain fury: Photos of flooded streets, uprooted treesCannes 2022: Deepika Padukone stuns at the French Riviera in Sabyasachi outfitRanbir Kapoor And Alia Bhatt's Wedding Pics - Sealed With A KissOscars 2022: Every Academy Award WinnerShane Warne (1969-2022): Australian cricket legend's life in picturesPhotos: What Russia's invasion of Ukraine looks like on the groundLata Mangeshkar (1929-2022): A pictorial tribute to the 'Nightingale of India'PM Modi unveils 216-feet tall Statue of Equality in Hyderabad (PHOTOS)
Freya Deshmane riding on Reinroe Adare Acrobat claimed the top spot and clinched the gold
- Salah sets Premier League record in Liverpool's draw at Newcastle
- India Open Competition in Shotgun begins in Jaipur, paving way for Nationals' qualification
- Hockey India names Amir Ali-led 20-man team for Junior Asia Cup
- Harmanpreet Singh named FIH Player of the Year, PR Sreejesh gets best goalkeeper award
- World Boxing medallist Gaurav Bidhuri to flag off 'Delhi Against Drugs' movement on Nov 17
'Shiddat review': Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan leave their mark on screen Last Updated : 01 Oct 2021 02:44:37 PM IST Film: Shiddat (Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar)
Duration: 146 minutesDirector: Kunal DeshmukhCast: Mohit Raina, Diana Penty, Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Vidhatri Bandi, Gaurav Amlani, Gandharv Dewan, Chirag Malhotra, Atul Kumar and Nazneen MadanRating: ***1/2If love stories don't touch an emotional chord, they are not worth it, if you are a sucker for romantic tales, especially the frothy ones.Director Kunal Deshmukh's 'Shiddat', tugs at your heart twice over, once with Joginder Dhillon's saga and then with that of Gautam. While Gautam's love story is light and trite, Joginder's tale is heavyweight and intense. Both stories have arcs that make your heart ache.The narrative tells us how their paths cross and about crossing borders, both literally and metaphorically. And like most love stories, 'Shiddat' does not offer anything that you aren't aware of. But what makes the film stand out is the striking cinematography, crisp editing, reasonably endearing direction, and most of all, the performances of its cast especially, Sunny Kaushal and Mohit Raina. There is sincerity and passion in what they offer to their audiences.Sunny Kaushal with his charismatic smile and demeanour has a unique blend, that reminds you of Shahid Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan. He effortlessly displays the 'junoon', craziness that these actors are known for. He plays Joginder Dhillon, "the madly in love youth" with elan. He is the love-struck guy who "suffers from perpetual happiness" and attempts to cross the seven seas for his dream girl, Kartika, even, if it means stopping her wedding.It is easy to copy Shah Rukh Khan, but Sunny Kaushal has his take on that, especially when he is at the dress store buying a dress for his love, Kartika. Sunny Kaushal has put his heart and soul into his character and delivers a fab performance, making it inevitable for you to recognise his potential at the marque.On the other hand, is Mohit Raina playing Gautam, an Officer in the Indian Foreign Service. He is a romantic yet pragmatic lover who after a while feels, "kismet, fate, destiny is all rubbish..."While we see his love story crumbling, how his attitude changes to help Jogi reach his destination makes your heart go out for him. With his intense disposition, he delivers a compelling, compassionate, and complex character with ease.Radhika Madan and Diana Penty are competitive and brilliant actresses. Radhika, as Kartika shines, especially in the telephonic scene where she is confused, trying to explain to Gautam that she is a practical person and not an emotional fool.The film is studiously mounted, with splendid production values. Kunal Deshmukh has made the film that simultaneously conveys the confident touch of a master and the energy of a newcomer eager to prove himself. While there is nothing in common, 'Shiddat' reminds you of DDLJ and other romantic films from the Yashraj stable.The writing may be frothy but the dialogues are significant, contemporary, and racy.Overall, 'Shiddat' is not an overtly melodramatic film. The narrative holds itself in good stead till the climax, but its weak and oft-seen dénouement fails to leave an impact at the end.IANS Mumbai For Latest Updates Please-
Join us on
Follow us on
172.31.16.186