Jalsa

It was a great movie with a vry intense storyline. Vidya Balan does an excellent job as always she's vry talented and she does justice to her role of Maya Menon, Shefali shah also is vry impressive she hs limited dialogues but with her amazing expressions she stand's it out and also does an excellent acting, The whole supporting cast ws also good especially the kid Ayush who gives a really good support. The film'z pace ws a actually too slow bt makes u stick to ur screens because of it's intensity. I rate Jalsa a 7/10 star's.

Jalsa is a highly engaging and unsettling moral drama as it is a captivating a gripping thriller. The film is in many ways an effective commentary on the easy way out for those in power, against the helplessness of the common man if front of the gigantic system. It also shows the hypocrisy of the so-called responsible sectors of society, whose ideology cannot stand when put to the test of a contradicting reality or circumstance.

Technically, the film is a delight. It is excellently shot, with slick cinematography, sound and camera work. The dialogue is very good but what's great, is the actual minimal use of it when the visuals offer greater insight into the development of the story and the characters' state of mind. The film is carried by two central female characters who are on opposite sides of the barricades.

Vidya Balan is in top form in a very difficult role which demands exactly what actresses of her calibre can give. Conflicted, confused, ridden with fury, worry and guilt, and constantly at the height of emotional pressure, Balan captures with sheer realism the multi-layered complexity of this grayish character, which most people would find highly unlikable while perhaps at the same time feel for her condition.

But it is Shefali Shah who gives the film its dramatic poignancy and makes what could have been just a thriller into a touching, involving human story. A fascinating actress with tremendous range, measure and the most resonant of facial expressions, her use of her eyes and sometimes just her presence alone achieves so much more than many other actresses ever could with tons of dialogue.

Both Balan and Shah are so immersed in their parts it would be surprising if they weren't emotionally drained after playing their respective parts. They are supported by a host of fantastic character actors, all of whom perform brilliantly. The legendary Rohini Hattangadi is also here and she shines in the little she's given. Jalsa is an entertaining and effective story well depicted on screen.

Suresh Triveni's "Jalsa" might get the marker of a modern-day thriller, but trust me, it's much more than that. The narrative digs deeper into the intricacies of motherhood, with some secondary innuendoes that contemplate class predilections and how society and its people shapes accordingly around them. By the delineation of two women's personal and professional space, we get to observe the disparities as well as the similarities in the way these two characters perceive their circumstances.

When an intriguing Screenplay matches up with a director's profound sense of understanding of a specific subject, the aftermath, the outcomes almost always turns out to be strikingly visceral and eccentric in their own respects, and Jalsa is no exception. Even with a few discrepancies (Pacing issues) and some notable flaws in the script, the narration was enough productive and held its ground to the very end, and that's partly due to two highlighting performances.

Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah, a powerhouse of talents, both have done extraordinary pieces of work here. While the latter one (Shefali Shah) recently found her footing (for the second time in her life) through successive projects for not one but many streaming sites. The former one (Vidya Balan), well, she's a much-renowned face amongst the film fraternity of contemporary times and rightfully so! Vidya is entitled to all the praises that will be coming along her way and so is Shefali for her spirited resurgence.

In case you were waiting for hard hitting movie acted by Female actors than Jalsa is answer to all your queries. I would strongly suggest this movie. You will become part of the conflict once you start watching it. Vidya Balan & Shefali Shah are at their best.

RATED 8/10 Language: Hindi Source: Amazon prime RECOMMENDED

Family oriented thriller without any lag in the flow. I liked both lead actors face expressions and their acting delivery, that adds more value for this movie. It is very simple but darker at the same time. The climax is bit dragged one otherwise it is perfect watch.