Thursday, 19th February 11:05 AM IST

Pluses:

Irrfan Khan is simply outstanding, Tilotama is superb, Tisca Chopra leaves a mark, Raskia Dugal is impressive, direction holds the proceedings, brilliant music and background score

Minuses:

screenplay loses the path in 2nd half, 2nd half loses the realism of 1st half and goes trippy

Critic Rating:

4/5

Business Rating:

0/5

Verdict:

Watch it for impressive performances and important subject

Detailed Analysis:

NFDC has given some important and heartfelt films in past since early 80's. This time NFDC is collaborating with German and Holland funds brings us a film titled 'Qissa: The Tale Of Lonely Ghost'. Film got acclaim in international festivals.

Film is a journey of Sikh Umber Singh (Irrfan Khan) who loses everything in partition in 1947. He migrates from Pakistan to India and starts a new business. He has three daughters but he obsessively wishes for a male heir. When his fourth daughter is born, he decides to wage a fight against destiny and his wife (Tisca Chopra). He raises his 4th daughter Kanwar (Tilotama) as son and thus begins a disturbing tale which depicts a girl lost in manly demeanor. 

Performance wise Irrfan Khan is simply outstanding in every frame as aging Sikh. Watch out for scene when he is shot or the scene  where he tells his wife that its a son not daughter. Tisca Chopra is becoming a dependable performer as she delivers one more good act after 'Rahasya'. Tilotama plays most difficult role and she deserves all the praise in the world.

Film has impressive background score and Punjabi folk songs. Editing is good and cinematography is too good. Story was good but screenplay loses track especially in 2nd half. Dialogues deserve special mention for impeccable impact. Art department and costume department are good.

Director Anup  Singh gives us an important film which depicts some uncomfortable truth about our society. Film is made with lots of honesty and intensity. He is a director to watch out for!

Film will release tomorrow and has very limited release. Film has no chances at box office. But still it is available over all major digital platforms in order to reach every corner of country on Friday itself.

Go for this one if you are fan of content driven cinema!