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Posted: 11 years ago

Film review: Haider

Haider' wins you over with some superb acting, unhinged emotions and raw appeal

  • By Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Senior Reporter
  • Published: 15:39 October 2, 2014
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How many times do you get to watch a film with mainstream Bollywood actors that shun conventions such as the lavish song-and-dance routines and amplified emotions and still live to tell the tale?

Chances are pretty slim, because most directors succumb to sanitising their stories to suit popular tastes. But not director Vishal Bharadwaj. He has stoically adapted William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet and transplanted his hero (Shahid Kapoor) from Denmark to the troubled conflict-ridden Kashmir. The era has also been updated to 1995 when insurgency was at its peak, but its core emotions " deceit, betrayal and jealousy " are still intact.

Actor Shahid Kapoor, who is known for his syrupy romances and his physical comedy, almost seems to know that he has landed the role of his lifetime. He revels in the pressure of playing Haider and gives one of his most understated performances.

In the modern Indian version, he isn't a prince but a regular college student who has grown up watching his native land being torn apart by the India-Pakistan border conflict.

He is shown returning home after he learns of his father's disappearance. The Indian army whisks his father away, accusing him of supporting militants. He's on a mission to track down his father, but the haste with which his mother Ghazala (Tabu) moves on with her life and takes refuge in the arms of his uncle Khurram (Kay Kay Menon) disturbs him.

The film triumphs because of the luminous acting by this talented trio. They are all flawed and dictated by human fallacies, but the viewer is torn when it comes to taking sides. The scene in which Haider returns home after his father's disappearance and finds his mother letting her hair down with his uncle is particularly stirring. The emotions ranging from intense jealousy to sorrow to quiet rage flashing across Kapoor's face is a treat to watch. There's no loud acting here, and for those 162 minutes, you forget the star baggage of any actor and enter the world of the characters they are playing. It's unusual for Bollywood actors not to carry a bit of themselves into their roles, so this comes across as a welcome change.

The director has deftly used the show-but-don't-tell technique when it comes to delving into the lives of Kashmiris who bore the brunt of the Indo-Pak border conflict. A particularly poignant scene, where a Kashmiri doesn't enter his own house without being frisked, is laced with sorrow and humour. But the political and violent climate of the region doesn't dominate the storytelling, and the scenes featuring the camps run by the Indian military to question suspects don't seem orchestrated to extract sappy emotions.

Menon as the smarmy uncle is a revelation and Tabu, who described herself as the half-widow-turned-half-bride, makes you empathetic to her turbulent personal life. Shraddha Kapoor, who plays Haider's lover, does her bit to support the film.

Everything about Haider is subtle: including the undertones of the infamous sexual tension between mother and son. Tabu and Kapoor surrender themselves completely to their roles and are endearingly uninhibited. The pace is never hurried, so be a bit patient and give these superbly talented actors a chance. Just like the cinematography that captures Kashmir's rugged beauty, Haider will wow you with its raw appeal.

This is not a crash course in history or Shakespeare, but a good example of story-telling without the frills. Just go and watch it.

Out now

Film: Haider (18+)

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Kay Kay Menon, Shraddha Kapoor and Irrfan Khan

Director: Vishal Bharadwaj

Stars: 4 out of 5

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Posted: 11 years ago

Originally posted by: Shaitan-Haiwan

Proud of Haider team for getting 8 Crores! For this genre that's amazing! Who knows maybe in the final count it will be higher

In terms of critics and reviews the movie has already won over Bb

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it isnt confirm yet , end figures can be more or less depending on night shows, but as of now seems like it'll be over 6crs. for sure.

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Posted: 11 years ago
The movie is superb n performances by everyone is perfect
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Posted: 11 years ago

Originally posted by: karan-007

The movie is superb n performances by everyone is perfect


You saw it?
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Posted: 11 years ago
yup😊
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Posted: 11 years ago
BB will have higher opening but gonna go down after 3rd-4th day. Indians like 'outer look' more than inner beauty.😆 same as the obsession with Fair skin. So, slick sets & skimpy clothes can get good opening.
And, Haider should pick up after good WOM after 3rd day.
I will be super happy if BB flops and Haider becomes hits. 😃 A good movie with excellent story & performance deserves appreciation & success so more and more directors are encouraged to make something artistically creative and not just glamorous trash.
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Posted: 11 years ago
Opening is better than I expected! I hope audience WOM is positive and it works!
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Posted: 11 years ago

Haider 1st Day Collection Early Trends, Good Number Awaits.

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Haider is performing pretty well on day one (Thursday) at box office as early reports are coming in. Film has got limited release, but good occupancy all across India should make up for less number of screens. Honestly film is standing its own despite having clash with Bang Bang.

As per latest film is reporting good occupancy of around 70-75% on average across India. Film also reported very good occupancy of around 70% for Noon shows. In Morning also film started well with occupancy of 45-50% reported. Overall first day is pretty good for the film.
Currently film is reporting excellent occupancy of around 85-90% in Delhi. Occupancy for the same in Gurgaon is around 75%. In Mumbai also film is doing well with occupancy of around 65-70% reported there for the latest shows. In Lucknow currently film is reporting occupancy in the region of 60% which is fantastic.

Occupancy Report of Haider for 1st Day (Thursday) -

Delhi - 85-90% [85% N, 75% M]
Gurgaon - 75% [65-70% N, 70% M]
Mumbai - 65-70% [45-50% N, 35-40% M]
Lucknow - 60% [85-90% N, 45-50% M]

Note: N = Noon, M = Morning

Though it is too early to make any predictions for the day. But looking at trends Haider first day collection is now heading for a respectable 7-8 crore nett mark. Final figure for the day will depend on how film performs in Night shows and in major single screens which data is yet to be received.
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Posted: 11 years ago

Haider To Reel In 7 Cr On Day One; Numbers May Rise

Vishal Bhardwaj has done it again, with Haider, his adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The film has impressed the audience and it is receiving exceptional word-of-mouth publicity. Haider released at around 1,250 screens today and is expected to ring in Rs 7 crore NBOC. Distributors feel the night shows will be a game-changer and Haider could clock in a higher number. Over to them:

Rajesh Thadani, Multimedia Combines, Mumbai

Haider is moving at a comfortable pace at the ticket counter and is expected to earn Rs 7 crore all-India NBOC today. The film opened with good numbers and footfalls gradually increased as the day wore on. In Mumbai, the film will garner Rs 3.5 crore and is set for a strong second day as well.

Brijesh Tandon, H K Tandon And Company, Delhi-UP

Films like Haider are cinema' in the truest sense of the term. This film is expected to reel in Rs 2.2 crore in the Delhi-UP region as we are expecting the night shows to do very well.

Surender Saluja, Lakshaya Movies, East Punjab

Haider has impressed the audience and the positive response has everyone waiting to see what kind of footfalls the night shows register. The film will earn around Rs 1 crore today and the weekend will see the numbers growing.

Debashish Dey, Aum Moviez, West Bengal

The film will clock Rs 55 lakh in West Bengal today. The film has been executed exceptionally well and the audience loves this desi Hamlet. The long weekend will definitely be a plus for the film but we also expect it to enjoy a good week.

Gaurav Gaur, O'Real Imaginations, Rajasthan

Films like Haider rarely do well in our region but this film has impressed the audience. Ours is a masala film-loving circuit and Haider is a class-centric film. The film will collect Rs 35 lakh today.

Sarang Chandak, Shri Rang Films, CP

Haider is expected to earn Rs 45 lakh today. The film is a delight for any movie-goer and the positive buzz it has garnered will ensure that the numbers strengthen with every successive show.

B H Basha, Bahar Enterprises, Mysore

This film has impressed the audience and the ticket counters are ringing in impressive returns. We expectHaider to wrap its first day at Rs 45 lakh. The night shows are still to begin and they are likely to be house full.

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Posted: 11 years ago
Looks like it is trending well with increase of % at noon shows!!...

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