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Good movie but grossly overrated

As Good As It Gets

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Vidya Balan gave a superb performance and is the show-stealer. The film's setting of a fringe city is quite fascinating as it showcases traditional values and lifestyles clashing with urban concepts and development in India's booming economy. Vidya did a great job playing her complex, multi-dimensional role as a woman who is a devoted and loving wife, who at the same time cannot settle for betrayal and expects the same level of devotion in return. It is interesting to see how she begins appreciating herself, and to an extent becomes selfish, and decides she needs to live for herself and avail of opportunities presented to her. Naseerudin and Arshad are an awesome combination and are hilarious together. A very well-scripted and directed film, Ishqiya is not like any other Bollywood film I have seen. It has an interesting, indie feel to it. Alongside, it also shows the eye-opening issue of caste wars.

"Ishqiya" is not for the entire spectrum of audience. For those who have relished "Maqbool", "Omkara", "Dev D", "Kaminey" and were left begging for more, welcome aboard. Your prayers have been answered.Make no mistake - each frame exuberates passion. Its precise, planned, researched, and executed. Each dialogue and each emotion depicts creative juices. "Youth has the luxury to see thing in black and white, as we mature everything is grey". Indian Cinema has had long stint of black & white characters, its overwhelming to see the maturity and grey characters being fleshed out effectively. Every character even if appears for a small stint has a purpose in the movie and the loose ends get tied up towards the finale.☼ Naseeruddin Shah:: I am at loss of words for somebody who is an epitome of acting personified. As Big B rightly acknowledged "When Naseeruddin Shah speaks, you simply bow your head and listen". Every scene of Naseer is nothing short of sheen of gold, pure gold.☼ Vidya Balan:: Now these are the kind of movies, Vidya Balan should be choosing. She manages to carve her identity inspite of being pitted opposite Naseeruddin Shah. In the nutshell, she manages to culminate the intensity of both Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil. When Naseer & Arshad sort things out (read that "wash dirty linen in public") it reminded me "Women and money are the greatest dividers". Nonetheless, her character is one of the best in recent years.☼ Arshad Warsi:: Even though his character gets a low footing compared to Naseer and Vidya, Arshad recycles his Circuit character from Munnabhai and leave a mark as Babban. If Naseeruddin Shah's character personified a seeker of love, Arshad Warsi is balanced with lust overdrive.☼ Salman Shahid:: I had my brain racking trying to recall the familiar deep baritone voice of this actor. He stood out in "Kabul Express" and its good to see him again.The sweet voice of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan lingers on the head for a while in his rendition of "Dil Toh Baccha Hain Jee". Thanks to mystical words of Gulzar and wonderful composition by Vishal.Finally the director qualifies his entry into the league of the Dream Mechants with aplomb. Abhishek Chaubey, take a bow.After "Ishqiya", you will be waiting with bated breath for something similar to come up and satiate your cravings. Undoubtedly this qualifies one of the best movie of 2010, at least in my wish-list.PS: I'd do anything for love (Meatloaf). It's a love story, yes!

Watched Ishqiya yesterday, and I am still in awe!When I first watched Makdee, I wondered, how could anyone call it a movie for children. It had that raw element in it, which afterwords became signature for Vishal Bhardwaj films. Each movie different than other but similar in some things. Maqbool, Omkara, Kaminey and Ishqiya. Each one having different story lines but similar kind of execution. Using typical lingo of the locality the movies are set in, Mumbai, UP, Bihar etc, which makes you feel the characters are really from that soil, ambiguous and abstract but at the same time witty and razer sharp dialog, amazing cinematography and above all that Indian audiences' favorite - awesome music. Vishal Bhardwaj is turning out to be a legendary story teller of our time. Standing in the lines of Ashutosh Govarikar, Anurag Kashyap, Neeraj Pandey, Shimit Amin, Dibaker Banerjee. They make movies which are realistic, raw, and true to their souls. And fortunately these are not famous only in the multiplexes but now they are adored by masses.Now to the Ishqiya. OK I got carried away by VB mania and forgot that it is directed by Abhishek Chaubey. But it is so similar to all the VB's work that it carries his particular touch. Well story and dialog are by VB..so it kind of is his movie... ;). Direction and execution of the movie is top notch. It doesn't let you blink your eyes or scratch your ears for a moment for you may miss some witty one liner or some awesome expression on the face of the characters.Ishqiya is set in a villege of UP. It is always said in media, about Mafia raj and dirty politics in that part of India. Ishqiya shows it in a dark comic way. It is a story of three characters, Iftikhaar a.k.a. Khalujaan, Babban and Krishna and their journey through various situations. All the lead actors have acted like they are born that way. Vidya Balan looks really sexy and really dangerous in the movie. She is like master of puppets and carries her role with ease. Naseer sir...no need to say anything. Arshad has already shown he can take such challenges in the movies, like Sehar and Waisa Bhi Hota Hai part2. Here he stands out with such a high caliber actor as Naseer Sir and delivers whatever is expected from him. Cinematography is also outstanding. Use of very bright colours and extraordinary lighting, gives it a nice raw look. And the expletives used in movie are proper Hindi swearing...boy o boy, film makers are becoming really daring in Bollywood. I like that. I would rather hear these swearing than listening to those heavy dialog from Hindi movies in 90s. I will always prefer "Tumhara Ishq Ishq aur Humara Ishq sex' over that.Music is awesome and never hindering the movie mood. Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji..not only watch it for it is a nice song but its picturisation is so nice that you will almost feel love in the air. There are lot of twists and turns in the story and has a nice compact ending but when the movie is about to end, you don't worry about the conclusion but you are amazed at the way it has been brought to the place it came. Bravo Abhishek Choubey. May he also becomes someone whose movies we will always be waiting for.

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 'Ishqiya'. 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 Verma's widow, Krishna (Vidya Balan) with whom they are entrapped in a game of lust, lure, deceit, treachery and suspense. 'Ishqiya' is thoroughly enjoyable with the right amount of humour, suspense, sex appeal and some wonderful music. Khalujaan 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 Mushtaq'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. The plot is not outlandish at all. In fact, the writing is the strength of this film. Vishal Bhardwaj'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 character'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 Shah'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. Vishal Bhardwaj's music and Gulzar's lyrics work magically yet again. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan'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. The new gen of directors will now adorn their hats with one more feather for 'Ishqiya', a wholesome entertainer. 8.33 on a scale of 1-10.