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Language:HINDI
Director:Jijy Philip
Producer:Ram Gopal Varma, Anil Kapoor
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Nandana Sen, Suchitra Kapoor |
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New
from the Ram Gopal Varma camp we have the thriller ‘My
Wife’s Murder’ from debutante director Jjiy
Philip. A new concept to Bollywood this film aims to
give us an insight into the mind of a killer.Set in
the home of middle class film editor Ravi Patwardhan
(Anil Kapoor) we see his plight of constantly being
nagged and tormented by his wife Sheela (Suchitra Krishnamoorthy)
who accuses him of having an extra marital affair with
his assistant Reena (Nandana Sen).With his tight deadlines
and busy schedules Ravi begins to spend more time at
work, when back from work one night Sheela flies into
a rage and further provokes Ravi who raises her hand
up to her, she slaps him and in return he pushes her
causing her head to hit the wooden carving on the bed
and dying on the spot.
Ravi has to act fast before his children and maid return
home, what follows is the complications and obstacles
that arise from this accidental death.With so much happening
in the first fifteen minutes of the film you are left
on edge for more of the unexpected to happen. This film
is dark and it shows from the opening sequences and
the entire nature of this movie.There are some eerie
moments you can’t help jumping in your seat when
Ravi has a nightmare of his wife’s disposed body
which is superbly shown.
Yes perhaps you can say that this not conventional cinema
and Anil Kapoor gives one of his finest performances
to date as the stressed out overworked harassed husband.
The emotions that he conveys throughout allow the audience
to empathise with his character and the nature of his
circumstances that has made him become the person he
is.Although Suchitra Krishnamoorthy is initially in
the movie for all of 20 minutes her impact is made with
her sarcastic tones and abuse towards her husband, with
obvious references and flashbacks of her throughout
the film.Nandana Sen fits comfortably into the role
of Ravi’s assistant and remains an important presence
through out, she remains subdued at times but hardly
annoying.Boman Irani however, when you first are introduced
to him you almost cringe in your seat, because with
his expression able face you already know what is to
come. Irani is just the person for the part of the cop
on murder trail; it’s his muted tones and expressions
of smirks and glances that complete his part. (Look
out for him always in eating mode- he really seems to
be enjoying it!)
P.S. Vinod ‘s cinematography is excellent such
as when Ravi makes a quick attempt at cleaning up his
wife’s blood off the bedroom floor, you are completely
engrossed, as shots are switched to his maid washing
the utensils outside in the kitchen. Fantastic! Very
original it gives a refreshing feel which is presented
to us by this debutante director. An insight into the
cops home life is given in order or us to comprehend
his state of mind and the environment that his accustomed
too. Also the relationship of Nandana Sen and her live
in friend (Rajesh Tandon) are touched upon to give the
viewer a glimpse into her daily life of her domesticity.Parts
of the film are dark and tense, but in the second half
we reach a much slower pace than before as the consequences
of his ‘accident/crime’ come to light, but
as the film begins to slowly wind up you can’t
help but want an expected twist in the tale.The ending
is basic and ends on a sombre mood, but when you reflect
back upon the tale you think how else could they have
portrayed this, the viewer has just been through a journey
of what has gone through this mans mind and his emotional
state.There is no other
way this movie could have ended but you can’t
help but feel a sense of disappointment as you are left
thirsty for more suspense, drama and in much need of
psychological mind twists. Still it is worth a watch
even if for Anil Kapoor’s performance which was
truly remarkable and stood out in the entire film.
Reviews by
Hinna Kausar
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