Kahaani (2012) still remains my most favourite work among Sujoy’s filmography. Together, they get the milieu and atmospherics just right. Avik Mukhopadhyay’s superlative cinematography adds context to the setting. Shot in Glasgow, Scotland, the city aids the general mood of the film - dark, grim, mysterious. The places not only lend credibility but assume a character of their own in his films. Ghosh likes his stories and characters rooted in a believable world. It keeps you busy and guessing all along as the cat-and-mouse story unfurls. Just when you think you have it all sorted, the film throws you for a loop. Director Sujoy Ghosh builds tension right at the outset demanding viewers’ attention and absorbs you right in. Hamid (2019) Review: Poignant Tale Of Humanity And HopeĪn adaptation of the Spanish thriller The Invisible Guest, Badla is a riveting, briskly-paced murder mystery that keeps you at the edge of your seat. John Wilmor’s cinematography adds weight to the narrative capturing the turbulence as deftly as the tranquil, constantly reminding us through his lens what Kashmir once stood for. And director Aijaz Khan does so with sophistication and ease. While the film does evoke anger, the idea is to stir up compassion and empathy. It gives a fair picture and an equal voice to both sides. The film shuns theatrics and never attempts to impose ideologies and beliefs. What also makes Hamid beautiful is there are no taking sides. It tells the heartbreaking story of Ishrat (Rasika Dugal) whose husband (Sumit Kaul) has gone missing, her indefinite search thereafter and the trauma that comes with it it’s the story of 8-year old Hamid (Talha Arshad Reshi) who hatches a naive plan to bring back his missing father. Set against the backdrop of a nation long divided by politics and war, Hamid is a poignant human tale of loss, resilience and hope. Recommended: 14 Best Indian Thrillers On Amazon Prime: Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam Here are some of the best bollywood movies of 2019 that spoke to both mainstream and indie audiences with their stories as much as their storytelling. With SVoD platforms becoming an integral part of our lives by the day, it’s overwhelming to have access to and explore beyond the conventional.
There’s more to Hindi cinema than ‘Bollywood.’ The latter is only a sub-genre, that limits itself to a style that appeals strictly to the mainstream.
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