The movie Haider, as most of you would be aware of is an adaptation of Shakespeaes' Hamlet. It does help if you have read the original work ,but believe me there is nothing in the movie which you cannot understand if you have not read it.In fact if you have not read it till now,its better because the story would be anew to you. This is not a simple adaptation, this takes not a simplistic stance; Haider is a remarkable achievement and one of the most powerful political films we've ever made, a bonafide masterpiece that throbs with intensity and purpose.
Plot :
This is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', Haider - a young man returns home to Kashmir on receiving news of his father's disappearance. Not only does he learn that security forces have detained his father for harboring militants, but that his mother is in a relationship with his very own uncle. Intense drama follows between mother and son as both struggle to come to terms with news of his father's death. Soon Haider learns that his uncle is responsible for the gruesome murder, what follows is his journey to avenge his father's death.
Storyline :
The movie tells the story of Haider (Shahid) who finds out that his peace-loving, life-saving doctor father (Narendra Jha) has been arrested by the Indian Army. He returns from Aligarh (where he was studying poetry, a passion he shares with his father) to realize that his mother (Tabu) and uncle (Kay Kay Menon) are behind a conspiracy that resulted in his father's disappearance.tions
Cast :
Shahid Kapoor proves that he is the son of great Pankaj Kapoor by giving us a powerful performance. Shahid looks a little out of place in the beginning but the traumatic role rubs onto him with time. Shahid's acting in Haider could well undo his several Bollywood mistake
Shraddha Kapoor does not has much to do in the movie. Her looks justifies her role as a Kashmiri girl but her acting is on back foot in some scenes like arguments with her father. Shraddha Kapoor delivers an earnestly fervent performance
Tabu comes into form after 'The Namesake' and 'Cheeni Kum'. She gives yet another scintillating performance. The flair that Tabu has is inimitable. No one could have played the role of Ghazala like Tabu. She owns every frame she appears in. Ghazala's role demands to show distress, magnetism and splendor at the same time. Tabu depicts every emotion with poise. It will not be inaccurate to state that performance wise Tabu is the master of this star cast.
Kay Kay Menon was also flawless, Kay Kay Menon is far away from his last few stints and gives Claudius (Khurram) his own color. I loved how his demeanor shifted in the presence of different people.
Irrfan Khan in his cameo is pleasant.
Direction :
A real appreciation for Vishal Bhardwaj for an outstanding exceptional direction for which he has never been doubted about.The director ensures that the emotions of a troubled soul (Haider), subtle sexual undertones of the mother-son duo relation, the eternal human follies of treachery and adultery are showcased on the canvas of his cinema.This film proves that Vishal Bhardwaj (as director) is great as Hitchcock, Shantaram, BimalRoy. He never allows any element of film to grow above the script, though all technical aspects like Cinematography, Costumes, Editing, background score, etc. are of top class and better than any Hollywood classic. Script & Screenplay are perfectly in sync with each other and story as well and it is the razor sharp dialogs of the film that enlighten Shakespearean feel in film. Choreography of song Bismil is never seen before and mind blowing.
Music :
Music is stunningly melodious. Bismil, Aao Na are chart busters but Jhelum & Aaj Ke Naam are true gem.
The music and background score go hand-in-hand with the narrative and scaringly haunt you throughout. The romantic number Khul Kabhi To seems a bit misplaced and is distracting. The ending to the song, however, brings you back to the traumatised cinematic experience that Haider is.
Verdict - 3.5/5
Conclusion :
Watch the Haider for Vishal Bhardwaj's direction, dialogues and touching acting prowess that almost everyone in Haider shows. A very well directed movie with brilliant performances by all the star cast. Its a different genre movie,not for the masses....if any one is looking for a masala or typical Bollywood movie its no fun for them to watch.....as this one is slow which builds on the go and has its own charm and class.
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