I found it hard to pin this movie down—it’s a mix of thriller, romance, and drama. I enjoyed it, though I’m unsure how many others will. My initial interest was sparked by Taapsee’s performance in Thappad, but by the end, I became a fan of Vikrant too.
The movie begins with Rani at a police station, reporting that her husband is dead. She recounts their story, often quoting her favorite author, Dinesh Pandit.The story runs around Rani and Rishu, who enter into an arranged marriage. They start off on shaky ground—Rishu is reserved, while Rani is outspoken.
Their relationship is strained, and things take a turn when Rishu’s cousin Neel enters the picture. Rani is drawn to him and eventually falls in love, only to realize she’s been deceived, making her life even more complicated. Vikrant took the screen over with this anger, plots to take revenge. Seeking forgiveness from Rishu, they decide to start over, but just as they do, Neel reappears.
The first part ends with them enacting a plot straight out of a Dinesh Pandit crime novel, aiming to escape their current troubles and start anew. It closes with the quote.
If love doesn't push you to the brink of insanity, it's not true love. Only the meek seek refuge in passionless relationships.
The second part picks up with Rani working as a beautician and Rishu, now in disguise, doing odd jobs to save money for a fresh start in Thailand. Their love seems renewed, but life isn’t as simple as they’d hoped. Neel’s uncle, a cop, starts digging into their past, and to avoid prison, Rani marries a dangerous, psychiatric local man named Abhimanyu. He justified the role. The movie follows their attempts to escape from all and start over.
The characters are beautifully written, consistent in both parts—even down to Rani’s hairstyle and nail polish, and Rishu’s mannerism. The film portrays love, anger, lust, fear, betrayal, trust and more with great depth. It may feel a bit psychotic, overly dramatic, and unrealistic at times, but it’s well-crafted with plenty of twists and turns. After all, it’s a movie. The Dinesh Pandit quotes are a highlight, making you want to read his books. Indeed, I miss the beautiful songs the first part had. The second part of the movie ends with
Relationships thrive within the boundaries of right and wrong. True love, however, begins where these boundaries end.
It’s available on Netflix. Give it a try!
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