Article Updated 25 September, 2006 08:20:38 PM IST   Dor By Prema K. ©2006 Bollyvista.com   After 'Iqbal', Nagesh Kukunoor scores yet again with a strong and sensitive subject. The film has its share of emotions without unnecessary melodrama, and also a strong dose of humour that doesn't seem forced at all. Brilliant work by this talented director! One is not going overboard by giving it the highest rating but the film seems flawless with an unbelievable performance by Ayesha Takia. It's a pity that this hugely talented actress has been wasted in mindless commercial films before. The story. It's about two women from completely different walks of life. Meera (Ayesha Takia) is a simple, conventional girl from a traditional Rajput family. Zeenat (Gul Panag) is an independent, self-assured young woman from Himachal Pradesh, who lives life by her own set of rules. Both are happily married but their paths cross because of their husbands. Why? No, no, there's no extra-marital twist to the story. The two women go on to become friends and without being aware of it, Meera emulates some of Zeenat's ways. There's a sudden fallout between the two women. Why? Revealing the answers to both the questions will spoil the fun of watching the film. For this is a must watch film! We can just go on and on, praising the film. Every scene, every sequence is so good and well thought out! But the one that will stay in people's memories is the trio, Shreyas, Ayesha, and Gul, dancing to 'Kajra Re' on the desert sands. It's so cutely hilarious. Actually this is just one of the memorable scenes. The entire film is a different experience altogether that it will stay on in people's memories. The turnaround in Meera's character is so subtle and natural without the loud and unwanted melodrama. Everything about the film seems real. Now for the performances. We mentioned Ayesha's performance in the beginning. She's put in a natural performance that only few actors of her generation are capable of. Shreyas is a little loud at times but that's how his character is meant to be. After playing the deaf and mute guy in 'Iqbal', this one is a surprise from the fine performer. It's like discovering another facet to his character. He's a 'behrupiya' who entertains people and cons them in a way. The different characters and getup he dons, is hilarious. The most hilarious bit is when he imitates our Bollywood stars. He also displays intensity briefly in a few scenes. The best part about him is he tackles this role too with a lot of ease and conviction. Gul Panag has turned in a good performance, playing the confident and headstrong girl with conviction. What can one say about a veteran actor like Girish Karnad? He's superb in a brief role. Nagesh Kukunoor in a brief role is efficient. The cinematography is good and does justice to the city of deserts and camels. The music goes with the mood and setting of the film. Don't know about the box office status of the film, but this one is surely bound to pick up by word of mouth! ***** (Five Stars) *poor; **average; ***good; ****very good; *****excellent   close   Print this Article http://www.bollyvista.com   http://www.bollyvista.com/article/a/29/7052