| Grade & Score (?) |
A- (71%)
Avg Rating: 3.54/5 (71%) from 21 Reviews |
| Reviews (?) |
21 Reviews Counted: 17 Good / 2 Average / 2 Bad
|
| Cast |
Shreyas Talpade, Ayesha Takia, Gul Panag, Girish Karnad and Prateeksha Lonkar |
| Director |
Nagesh Kukunoor |
| Release Date |
September 22, 2006 |
| Box Office Status |
Average [select multiplexes] to flop |
Synopsis
A film by Nagesh Kukunoor starring Shreyas Talpade, Ayesha Takia, Gul Panag, Girish Karnad and Prateeksha Lonkar.
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Reviews
| Good Reviews | Average Reviews | Bad Reviews |
| 5.0 |
"this film should be India’s entry to the Oscars — it fulfills all the requirements; it is truly Indian, traditional yet contemporary, technically first-rate and profoundly human."
- Deepa Gahlot |
| 5.0 |
"Brilliant work by this talented director!"
- Bollyvista |
| 4.5 |
"one of the most poignant films in recent times"
- Subhash Jha |
| 4.3 |
"a film that is flawed, but at the same time, emotionally stimulating and universally accessible."
- Planet Bollywood |
| 4.0 |
"is a beautiful tale of love, loss, friendship, and courage to live anew."
- ApunKaChoice |
| 4.0 |
"is a must-watch for all Indians; the core message transcends religion, community, strata and gender and it has a superb anti-climax."
- Rediff |
| 4.0 |
"is a meaningful film that satiates you. It’s a must-watch film. Don’t miss it!"
- IndiaGlitz |
| 4.0 |
"Panag and Takia, with Kukunoor at the helm, make Dor a miniature masterpiece. Grab a ticket... now."
- DNA India |
| 4.0 |
"Go watch this film - as many times as you can. I am doing it myself."
- Full Hyderabad |
| 4.0 |
"A beautiful film with a message of hope. Watch it for the superior cast and locales."
- Deccan Herald |
| 4.0 |
"Nagesh has done it again - a must watch!"
- MTV India |
| 3.5 |
"is at its core an emotional and heart-warming story."
- IBN Live |
| 3.5 |
"Kukunoor offers not just a thesis about repressed female desires and still rampant social stigmas, but it evokes and engages such desire, seeking its release and voice."
- IndiaTimes |
| 3.0 |
"is a different movie with a good theme. Worth a watch."
- RadioSargam |
| 3.0 |
"the story palls, but the moments, landscape and characters redeem this tale of redemption."
- Mid-Day |
| 3.0 |
"A job well done yet again Mr. Kukunoor."
- B On Demand |
| 3.0 |
"the story is 'different' but... It's somehow unconvincing."
- Jam |
| 2.5 |
"will definitely get loads of praises and accolades as it no doubt deserves it. But from a commercial angle it may not have that much success as it caters more to a niche audience"
- Bollywood Mantra |
| 2.5 |
"is a bitter sweet film. It touches the right chord at times, but doesn't quite complete the symphony. "
- Times Now |
| 2.0 |
"After the stupendous success of 'Iqbal', the viewers expected a better film from him."
- Mag 4 You |
| 1.5 |
"is a well-made film that caters to those with an appetite for qualitative cinema. Awards yes, box-office rewards no!"
- IndiaFM |
