Review of movie Laila Majnu

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Rating:3/5


This is a retelling of the classic tale of Laila and Majnu set in contemporary Kashmir. It’s not the first time that this classic tale of two star crossed lovers is being translated into celluloid. In the age of rom coms, debutant director Sajid Ali has ensured there are plenty of reasons, even for the new generation to watch this tale.

What starts off as puppy love between Laila and Qais quickly builds up into something beyond the control of the two. The tragic fact that they are not destined to be together, keeps looming in the background and there is a sense of foreboding even in the happy scenes. Imtiaz Ali’s layered writing captures that feeling of doomed love well, while also tapping into the mystique of the tale.

The freshness that the lead pair brings to the film and their characters, adds to the movie watching experience. They share a certain raw passion on screen which is one of the key requisites for a story that throbs with passion and romance. The actors make it easy for you to believe in their story on the strength of their performances. When his love turns to insanity, Avinash Tiwary packs intensity into his performance. The film gets a bit overwhelming towards the end, but undoubtedly it’s a worthy debut. Tripti looks beautiful right through the film and she manages to explore the untamed side of her character to great effect.