I just watched this film and I must say I was stunned. A modern day adaptation of Macbeth, director Vishal Bharadwaj takes full advantage of his hugely talented cast, and full kudos to his direction.
People who neglect the role of Hindi cinema in world entertainment or who don’t like Hindi cinema at all should look at this film.The plot goes as follows Abbaji( Pankaj Kapoor) the underworld kingpin of Mumbai has two faithfuls helping him in his business Maqbool( Irfan Khan)and Kaka( Piyush Mishra).Nimmi( Tabu) Abbaji’s younger wife loves Maqbool and wants him to take the place of aging Abbaji.
One day on Abbaji’s daughter Sammera’s( Mausami) wedding to Kaka’s son Guddu( Ajay Gehi) Maqbool and Nimmi secretly kill Abbaji.The throne of Abbaji is open whom Maqbool is intent on occupying with hook or crook.The two inspectors Purohit( Nasseruddin Shah) and Pandit( Om Puri) serve as bribed workers to this family. All an all a powerful five star.Hats up! to Vishal Bhardwaj who won accolades from Karan Johar, Aamir Khan and Hrithik Roshan for this film.
From the very beginning of the movie, when the corrupt cops shoot the lad and blood splatters over the part that signifies Bombay on the diagram drawn by Pandit, showing that Bombay is going to be covered in blood, the theme is made evident.
I feel that this movie is one of kind in our film industry and is a must watch, especially if you appreciated the original Shakespearean play. You won’t be disappointed.