Dedh Ishqiya (2014)

I love this movie so much

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Good movie but grossly overrated

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

Thankfully this sequel of the original ISHQIYA, titled in a Fellini inspired style as DEDH ISHQIYA goes way ahead and is able to impress you largely since now there is no confusion of satisfying all kind of viewers in its powerful execution and the film is purely made for a particular section of viewers to say the truth.So in case you cannot appreciate Urdu poetry and are not in love with the language, then DEDH ISHQIYA might not be the film for you. Further if you do need some routine entertaining sequences with few catchy songs or forced in comedy thrown in at regular intervals then also DEDH ISHQIYA might not be a good choice for you either. Because this is actually a film which is more involved & in love with its own characters, the ambiance and its complex story progression full of friendship, lust, love or deceit and is not desperately trying to impress the viewers with any usual tricks or compromises. Continuing with his Tarantino & Guy Ritchie kind of treatment, director Abishek Chaubey uses the same two key characters of Khaalujaan and Babban in a fresh script which has more complex characters and the element of deceit incorporated with some interesting twists and turns in a prolonged (but outstanding) climax. However what takes the film to much greater heights this time is its poetic feel, the colourful tone, a winning sophistication and a lovable charm, well presented by a rare and talented cast ensemble. As indicated by its promos, the dialogues are sharper, with many well written one liners and the film simply transports you to a different rustic world quite aloof to the glossy city charm seen in every other movie. The unpredictable screenplay keeps a gripping hold on the viewer along with a wonderfully stunning DOP and a matching background score wherein you also get to hear few precious golden Begum Akhtar's thumris and a lot more. Plus this time Abhishek plays both the unconventional humour and the sensual card quite subtly without going into any cheap mode.Coming to the performances, every single person featuring in it has simply excelled in his own assigned roles, even if he is standing right behind the lead actors in a scene like Ravi Gosain. Naseeruddin Shah, efficiently lives his role getting deep into the psyche of his lonely character Khalujaan and comes up with one of his finest performances in the recent times. Arshad Warsi is in great form once again with his comic timing and brilliant expressions and its really a treat to watch the scenes where both Arshad and Naseer are together. Huma Qureshi truly surprises you with her cunning appeal and confidently grabs your attention even standing along all the big names unarguably. In the supporting cast, Vijay Raaz repeatedly steals the show with his superb act and Manoj Pahwa also leaves a mark along with Salman Shahid.Talking about the real ISHQ of DEDH ISHQIYA, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, the lady literally makes the younger generation believe that why she did rule the industry in those past decades so strongly. In fact her delightful act of Begum Para, is surely one of the finest come backs ever seen in the Hindi Film Industry till date and she simply lives this rather irregular character like a perfectionist. For instance just try to catch the style she chews her paan with sheer elegance of a royal lady without any visible effort or discomfort. And the way she dances both within the film and in the last end credits track totally blows you over with nothing but sheer admiration for the blessed talent she has. Turning back to the film, it honestly won an extra star, the moment I saw the credits showing the name of Dr. Bashir Badr, for the entire recited poetry used in the film. And for all young friends reading this (interested in Urdu poetry), you actually haven't read a lot, if you still have not read the living legend Dr. Bashir Badr, putting it straight. So I was quite thrilled reading my favourite 'Shaayar's' name in the credits and then the reference of a fictitious poet, Noor Mohd. Itaalvi simply did the trick as it was quite hilarious to use "Itaalvi" as Takhallus in the name (as if coming from Italy). However, personally I missed three things in this worth praising sequel. One, that despite having some quality songs (perfect for the mood of the film), its soundtrack didn't have any catchy enjoyable tracks as 'Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji' or 'Ibn-e-Batuta', suiting the requirement of its two main witty characters. Secondly with such crackling chemistry between Naseer & Arshad there should have been few more fun moments in the film to make it a great joy ride. And lastly I truly missed the voice of Late Jagjit Singh in the mushaira sequence, wherein in Naseeruddin Shah recites an unplugged ghazal in tarannum. And remembering the inimitable maestro, it really would have been 'a rare get-together' of three blessed visionaries once again after almost three decades i.e. of Gulzar, Naseeruddin Shah and Jagjit Singh post their "Mirza Ghalib" days in the late 80s.In commercial terms, no doubt few hit tracks could have made this fabulous film reach much wider audience as it seems. And many may also not find it as entertaining as expected reading the great reviews. Yet the film indeed remains a must watch for all quality movie lovers who were desperately waiting for a well directed Hindi film backed up with some great writing and dazzling performances, from pretty long. To sum it all, DEDH ISHQIYA can easily be called a delicious Nawaabi feast served gracefully by all talented hosts, so be their guest for sure, at the earliest. But as they say, the possibility remains that the Nawaabi feast might not suit many having a routine appetite.

Excellent movie, sharp dialogs, beautiful direction with right choice of artists. Story line was very good. Urdu poetry was very awesome. Go for movie you will enjoy from start to end. Its all about Naseerudddin Shah, Baban, and Madhuri excellence movie. Often Bollywood movies lack good story match with good characters. But this movie is all different. Good story with good characters. Hope you will enjoy too as i enjoyed lot. Keep going Bollywood like this. All time you spend in watching this movie will be enjoying moments for you. After some long time get to watch movie like this with so much punch lines in it. Wish the director and producer all my best wishes.

"Na bolun main to, kaleja phoonke Jo bol dun to zabaan jale hai".....Starting with this shayri..i would like to congratulate the entire team of Dedh Ishqiya in which they presented the classical charm of Old nawabi world, which was somewhere lost in Hindi cinema...One point i would like to mention here..this movie led me to the era of 'Mere Mahboob(1963)'...where chaste Urdu literature were common in Hindi films...It is really much appreciable that when we almost thought that Urdu is not only dying in our culture but also in cinema too...During the meanwhile This film came like a Panacea in order to revive Urdu a- dab(literature). The specialty of this film is that despite being a comedy film...it contains certain elegance unlike the cheap comedy shown in contemporary films.Comedy scenes contains abstract kind of humor which challenges average Indian movie buff's intelligentsia i must reckon that masala film lovers will certainly not enjoy this classic.Sketches of all the characters ware well defined and all the actors fits in their prospective roles....Last word....kudos to makers of Dedh Ishqiya'...wish they could make next sequel ''Dhai Ishqiya....

Mind Blowing movie! Everything about the movie looks perfect. The screenplay, the characterization, the settings, the performances, the music, the slick editing and the different twists and turns make this one a definite watch for all times. The dialogues are witty. Madhuri looks simply gorgeous as the Begum. The acting by the star cast is top rated. Madhuri, Nasir, Arshad, Huma, Vijay excel in their roles. The music is soothing, particularly the numbers by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The settings are amazing. Abhishek Chaubey has arrived on the scene as one of the best Directors in Bollywoord. This sort of movie needs to be encouraged. This movie scores a perfect 10!