Haddi

LGBQT is handled very commercially. However, the story is 10 star. But the output wasn't that good. Editing is the worst. When only muteness was required they played a song.

There was some misunderstanding in audiences about era. 6 months ahead or 11 months back.

Moreover, lovestory of two gays is highly underated. They don't even feel like (on screen) that they are in love. Leave apart the tragedy and felt like comedy that happens.

Terrace scene, nuances, like why his friends start fighting is not well epicted.

But in the whole plot, Nawaz. Best performance.

Anurag, u r better as a director, don't act, don't play a villian next time.

The film starts off with a confusing plot line, the film does not grip the audience very well, there is very little in the name of masala, nawaz udin sidiqies acting is the only saving grace towards the entire movie, the direction is also poor with haphazard time leaps & confusing fights among the characters. The title of the film also makes no sense till the ending is close by. The villian has a sinister look to him and has no original draw other than that. The film feels like as if hijras where thrown deeply into the mix with no purpose in mind. I was all set for a gory thriller but the film does very little to promote graphic scenes that can be called masala.

Must watch , Nawaz is superb , script is different, all characters are having great convincing.

Ila Arun looking so graceful but her role is less although strong , but I wished to see her more.

Mohini and Irwan went so well that we got into it , Harika love story n revenge for gharana , all great All emotions are handled beautifully..

Female in male portrayed well , big applause for producer n director , songs are also suiting n beautiful Mentioning of Ramayana in end also showing n giving respect to 3rd gender Without glamour , without heroine , movie is perfect 10/10 for Nawaz. And 10/10 for songs Script n action 8/10 Take some time n watch it .

Admya Bhalla and director Akshat Ajay Sharma collaborated on the film, and it commendably avoids delving into the sensitive topic of eunuch rights or portraying them as helpless. It treats its characters with care while delivering a potent message against those who pose a threat.

However, the frequent shifts between the past and present weaken the story. The film starts with a flurry of events and names, making it challenging to follow. Viewers must commit to memory, but as the plot unfolds, the characters gradually become more recognizable.

Just as the story gains momentum, it meanders among inconsequential characters. The narrative advances for several months leading up to the climax, yet it fails to explore the significant transformation of Bone as he establishes his own party.

This leaves numerous unanswered questions in the film's conclusion, as the editing lacks cohesion. Nonetheless, the film excels in depicting the beautifully portrayed love story between Irrfan and Haddi.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his experimental roles, continues to impress with his portrayal of a transgender woman, demonstrating a deep understanding of her mannerisms and speech.

The emotional impact when Haddi's family reacts to Pramod's death through clapping is both poignant and heart-wrenching. Saurabh Sachdeva's performance as Inder feels authentic from the very beginning.

Anurag Kashyap falls short in his negative role, with repetitive facial expressions throughout. Ila Arun as Revathi Amma and Mohammad Zeeshan Ayub as Irrfan have limited screen time and incomplete character development. The song "Beparda" aptly suits the film's context.

While it's great to see trans representation in Indian cinema, grotesquely violent as it may be, this film didn't quite do it for me. I'm not quite sure that Nawazuddin's superlative acting chops saved the film from its own convoluted ensnarement. I didn't quite get the mystery that shrouded the business that Haddi, our protagonist is a master of. The revelation of the mysterious business adding nothing to the plot except more gore and violence to the already blood-dripping entree that we as the audience is served. As well, Haddi's collaboration with the trans community of Delhi, who help him with their vengeance mission is also lacking. There are no scenes that show them bonding, we get no sense that relationships were built, sympathies were exchanged and a community that's so often oppressed rose to the occasion to take down the notorious and self-serving politicians. All in all, as a typical action-drama, I'd probably rate it higher (6) but in so far as storytelling goes, it fell short.