Release Date : February 11,2022
123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5
Starring: Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday, Dhairya Karwa
Director: Shakun Batra
Producer’s: Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta
Music Director: Kabeer Kathpalia (OAFF), Savera Mehta
Cinematography : Kaushal Shah
Editor: Nitesh Bhatia
Gehraiyaan is a film that is being awaited by one and all. Starring Deepika Padukone and Ananya Pandey in key roles, this film is out now on Amazon Prime. Let’s see how it is.
Story
Alisha(Deepika Padukone) and Karan(Dhairya Karwa) are a couple and the same is the case with Tia(Ananya Pandey) and Zain(Siddhanth Cahruvedi. Alisha and Tia are also first cousins who go on a double date. During the party, Zain starts hitting on Alisha and within no time, an illegal relationship starts between them. This new crooked relationship between Zain and Alisha lands the two couples in deep problems. What are they and how they come out of it is the basic storyline.
Plus Points
As the title suggests, the film is about an illicit relationship that happens in upper-class couples. The film is not only about an affair but the baggage that each character carries through. All this is showcased in a superb way by the director Shakun Batra. The film is super strong on emotions and will bind you completely.
Speaking about performances, Deepika gives her career-best performance with this film. She plays a very complex character and molds herself brilliantly. The way she performs in all the emotional scenes is the best part and Deepika’s performance as the one struggling within herself is the best part.
Gully Boy fame Siddhanth also gets a meaty role and excels in it. The craziness he shows in his character is very good. Ananya Pandey gets a lot of scope to perform and she suits her innocent role so well. The character graphs of each actor in the film are just amazing. The film has a dark theme but in the last half an hour it becomes thrilling and ends on an interesting note.
Minus Points
The way is only for those who like niche cinema. There is no loyalty in terms of characters in this film and some might find the ideologies of the characters disturbing.
Also, there is a lot of swearing in the film and that can be disturbing for the family audience. The film is filled with lovemaking scenes that look aesthetic but can be way too bold for some. The film has its own pace and has more conversations and drama.
Technical aspects
The songs are superb and carry the film forward. The making and production values are amazing. The camera work needs a special mention and the production design is also amazing. Dialogues are mostly in English and the production design is top-notch. Editing is slick
Coming to the director Shakun Batra, he touches upon a subject that is common in modern-day relationships. But the film is not only about the affair but it is the emotions and backstories attached to them. The drama that Shakun creates between the two couples is so good to see. The film is surely way ahead of its time and especially for Hindi cinema. But the manner in which a thrill factor is brought is so good.
Verdict
On the whole, Gehraiyaan is a superb take on modern relationships. Engaging narration, spellbinding performances, and solid drama are major assets of this film. This is a film that is not for all and can go against the sensibilities of a section of the audience. Apart from this, Gehraiyaan is a well-made drama that is filled with gripping moments.
123telugu.com Rating: 3.25/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team