Gangster

Article Updated 28 April, 2006 11:20:50 PM IST

Gangster

After a long time one is watching a no-sex film from the Bhatt stables. Indeed a fine film and worth a watch, not just for the content but also for the direction and performances. The film grips the viewers by sheer power of its content. No unwanted comic sequences or item numbers to lure viewers into the theatres. Of course, smooch specialist Emraan Hashmi does not let his audiences down! There's an intense smooch scene between him and the leading lady Kangana Raunwat but it's tastefully done and more importantly, it goes with the flow of the film.

Now for the story. It's the story of a dreaded gangster, Daya (Shiny Ahuja). More than his professional life, the focus is on his love life. That's what makes this film different from the other gangster films.

It's also a love triangle of sorts. Daya is on the move all the time but he loves Simran (Kangana) more than his own life. She has no choice but to live alone in Seoul waiting for his calls. His absence and the death of their adopted kid during a shootout, makes her feel low most of the times.

Gradually her depression makes her an alcoholic. She finds solace in the arms of Aakash (Emraan Hashmi), a singer in a restaurant.

One night in a drunken state, Simran narrates the story of her life to Aakash. Their relationship changes from friendship to love. Soon their love grows stronger. But Simran can't get rid of her past so easily.

Soon Daya walks back into her life and is saddened and hurt at her infidelity. After a violent spurt, he promises to give up his life of crime and give her a normal life.

But life can't be that easy. Simran discovers that she is pregnant with Aakash's baby. She is now torn between the two men in her life. There's a very interesting twist in the tale here that will take the viewers unawares.

A lesser director could have ruined a subject like this. Some scenes make a strong impact- Daya coming back home and discovering the relationship between Aakash and Simran is one. The pain on his face looks real. Also his breakdown in the climax is superb. He speaks with his eyes more than through dialogues.

The three main leads; Emraan Hashmi, Shiney Ahuja, and newcomer Kangana are brilliant. While Shiney has already proved his mettle in his earlier films, Emraan is growing as an actor with every film. In this film he proves that he can do more than just smooch his heroines. He fits the part just right. Debutant Kangana is superb for a newcomer. She's not just photogenic and a first-rate actor as well but also exudes a sort of sensuality. Her looks differentiate her from the present breed of Bollywood actresses. She's an actress to watch out for! Pritam's music is the other USP of the film. All three songs, 'Tuhi Meri Shab Hai Subah Hai', 'Bheegi Bheegi' and 'Ya Ali' are good.

On the whole, 'Gangster' ranks among the best Bollywood films this year and should put the Bhatt camp in a stronger position.

**** (Four stars)
*poor; **average; ***good; ****very good; *****excellent

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