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.

Ishqiya tells the story of two petty thieves and one young and strong-minded widow. It is a crime thriller cum love triangle and it's rather satirical throughout. It is written by two talents, Vishal Bhardwaj and Abhishek Chaubey, who had previously scripted together such great movies as Omkara and Kaminey, only that this time the one who directs this feature is not Bhardwaj, but Chaubey, who was his assistant. The movie is set in a rustic village in Uttar Pardesh, and Chaubey skillfully captures the atmosphere of this wild rural region. The strength of this film lies in the twisted and multi-layered script and the rather serene narrative style which is flavoured by soulful musical numbers and a touch of dark humour. The witty and well-honed dialogues, the sophisticated camera work, the colourful characters, and the breathtaking cinematography, give the film an engagingly suspenseful yet authentic feel. Ishqiya is highly unpredictable thanks to the many underlying secrets it contains, and they are revealed in very surprising turns, which are more of puzzle pieces. In the meanwhile it gives the audience a chance to watch a true triangular love story, which is brought out on in an ironic sort of way.That's what makes it an overall enjoyable piece, and it certainly would not have been possible without the film's three leads. It is Vidya Balan who stands out and steals every single of her scenes in her restrained and understated portrayal of the mysterious, highly appealing, deeply yet quietly tormented Krishna. Her presence alone says it all, at times so much that her words are not as needed. Her wordless expressions convey so much of her essence that her true feelings and inner devastation are easily uncovered. Not to forget that she looks smashing hot in her traditional and simple looks, which is only aided by the cryptic screen persona she creates. Both Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi play their roles convincingly, and Salman Shahid provides good support in a negative comic role. Ishqiya feels very much a Vishal Bhardwaj film, and well, he is also the film's producer and music director. The soundtrack is a treat and the songs give life to the film, with such numbers as "Dil To Bachcha Hai" enhancing the narrative. The ending lets the viewers make their own conclusions, but I still wish there was some catharsis, which never came. Anyway, Ishqiya is overall an entertaining film, so I recommend.

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.

One of the best Bollywood western/noir films ever made.Vishal Bhardwaj has made a niche for himself by making movies which not only have an excellent storyline but take us into the heart and soul of India which lies in it's villages and small towns and the people who live in them.The story was very good and the performances of all the actors was top notch. I especially liked Nasseruiddin Shah's performance. Nasser brought such depth and insight into his character that you could actually sympathize and empathize with him. First time director, Abhishek Chaubey did a superb job of directing this movie and is a rising star in Bollywood. It was as if you were watching real life and not reel life.The music was average, however the stand out piece in the OST was Dil to Bacha Hai. The song has an olden golden feel to it, similar to the songs Mukesh used to sing in Raj Kapoor movies.I thoroughly enjoyed this film and highly recommend anyone who is not aware of the potential Bollywood has in producing good movies with great story lines.