yunusitboss Ishqiya (A)--------------my Rating: 2.5/5* It is romantic drama with certain twists and turns..... * Cast have done their role perfectly especially Naseeruddin shah and arshad warsi..... * Locations were superb and Direction was average....Songs were not impressive but manages in low BGM... - Story was fine with some twists but they are illogically.... - Dialogues were bold and non sense vulgar language but they are funny.....On the movie is a one time or not watch movie.....Ishqiya is a story about love arising in characters, portrayed uniquely according to their own personal traits. The situations in the plot lead the characters to experience the emotion creeping into their lives in the most unexpected manner.

Saayer Sitting in the train to Hafuf from Riyadh, watching it, I was thinking to myself why I had not watched Ishqiya when it was released ten months back. There is no reason why one should delay watching Ishqiya, unless, you are the 'Om Shanti Om' and 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Type'. I am not any of the above mentioned types; hence, I should have watched it earlier.Ishqiya is about Khalu Jaan (Naseer Uddin Shah) and Babban (Arshad Warsi) and their love triangle with Krishna (Vidya Balan) in a story that's not a love story by any means. If a movie's hero is called Babban and the next lead is called Khalu Jaan, while the guy trying to kill them is known as Jija Ji although his name is Mushtaq Bhai, you are not in for a rosy ride.What it is: Its intense, it's unusual and it's remarkable.What it isn't: It's not pinkish and mushy and sweet.It takes some time to get the hook of their accent and their lingo, but its pace is so fast that it does not leave you much time to ponder on that. The first half leaves your mind thinking, your face smiling and your eyes rolling. It's the unpredictability of Ishqiya's screenplay that makes it an outstanding watch. Second half becomes a bit more serious and the pace slows down a bit but the performances of the actors reach greater heights in it.Naseer is in top form. I have rarely seen him acting badly (barring Tridev) but this one is a master piece. Watch out for the sequences pre and post 'Dil to Bacha Hai Ji'. Also brilliantly done by all actors is the scene on road in the stolen car where Naseer taunts at Arshad's mother.Arshad is radiant. He is the most underrated actor in the industry dominated by Khans and Kapoors. His on screen chemistry with Vidya is so real that it makes you wonder. Of course the much hyped smooching scene is also responsible for that. Arshad looks every bit a con artist and his relation with his Khalu is also something that has never been seen in Bollywood before.Vidya is fantastic. This by all standards is her finest performance and this year's strongest role for a lead actress. I would be surprised if she doesn't bag a couple of awards for this portrayal.Getting Salman Shahid for Jija Ji's role was a master stroke. It makes me wonder who would have thought of casting a relatively unknown Pakistani actor out of nowhere. Little cameos from the village kid and KK are very natural. The old 'taai' is one of the most adorable little characters I have seen in recent times.Abhishek Chaubey knows what he is doing. He takes over from exactly where his guru Vishaal Bhardwaj left with Kaminey. He touches a different topic, approaches it in a different way and convincingly tells the story. He has complete grip over the screenplay. As much as I disagree with the climax and would have hoped for a little cruel one, that's a matter of personal choice based on the liking I developed for the characters watching it.Ishqiya is excellent music, fantastic acting, intricate storytelling and a must watch flick, unless, as I mentioned above, you are the 'Main Ne Pyar Kiya' type of movie goer. Also, the language used in Ishqiya can put some people off. Personally, I'll put it in one of the best this year.

santoshini908 Ishqiya is one of best film-noir made after long 70's and 80's. Vishal Bharadwaj has proved himself as a best director in this decade.It is really a film -noir made after a long time. It is really an equivalent to Hollywood thrillers. The film has a suspense and as well a sex made to Hollywood movies.The suspense is surely killing.The film is not too long like other thrillers made3 in India.Really a best film -noir of this era. The performances are best. The story is fine and Vidya Balan's performance is ever best in Indian cinema.Simply a film-noir after 70's.A big salute to Ishqiya team.A film-noir that would ling forever in Indian Cinema.

Stoneh786 This is what a good movie is all about - The authentic setting of village life with beautiful cinematography, the 3 main starts were perfect - I for one could not picture any other actress alive in Hindi cinema that could have delivered the role what Vidya played. Everything could be read from her emotions without her saying anything.You know how good a film is when you can read and feel each character as they interact with each other - almost as good as a book.Without spoiling the film I urge everyone to watch this gem and really do wish it wins awards it deserves. Hindi cinema needs to embrace these new type of film styles - were all fed up with rich brats in foreign lands scenario. Hope YC and KJ are taking a note from these clever films - you don't need mega stars or million dollar budgets to produce a film.Whats refreshing is most people who have posted a review have said similar things. So I am glad I am not alone when I think Hindi Cinema needs to encourage directors/writers that produce films like these.9/10