Khamoshi the Musical

This is a beautiful film. But you have to watch it with an open mind and willingness to grasp whatever and wherever the story takes you. Its the story of a deaf and mute couple who give birth to girl who can listen n speak and later to a boy whose normal too. Its a progression of their story. But yeah this movie isn't for your normal Joe's who just want commercial entertainment as the narrative is slow to build. I can say its a film of emotions. Metaphorically and otherwise, as the couple's disability makes them converse through emotions. Its the type of film either you fell in love with, or you switch it off after 20mins or so. I belong to the former as this movie is so close to my heart as a film and also coz it gives me that nostalgic feeling of childhood as I was very young when it came. 'Aankhon mein kya, is dil se poocho zara'

After rewatching HDDCS, I had to go to this again... Khamoshi is a beautiful, emotionally resonant directorial debut from Sanjay Leela Bhansali that absolutely lived up to its musical name "The Musical".

This film's core strength is its powerful central conflict: a daughter caught between the world of music she loves and the silence of her deaf-mute parents.

The film is anchored by genuinely good acting all around. Manisha Koirala is luminous, Nana Patekar and Seema Biswas are intensely moving, and the most underrated performance was by Salman Khan, who brings necessary charm and sincerity to the central love story.

Furthermore, the film is a delight for visual fans, with exquisite art and animation (cinematography) that captures the Goan backdrop perfectly. The top songs are, quite simply, timeless.

However, one could argue that the early emotional buildup and the childhood portion of the story feel slightly over-extended, making the pacing a touch slow at times. Additionally, the character of Raj, while charmingly played by Khan, could have benefited from a little more depth compared to the powerhouse family drama surrounding him.

Despite these small pacing issues, this film is a magnificent, heartfelt piece of cinema driven by magnificent music. A strong 8/10.

Just a amazing movie great work vision by Sanjay Leela bansali great performance by nana Manisha salman.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, previously associate director to the talented Vinod Chopra, makes his directorial debut with a sensationaly complex piece of work. The film faired moderately at the box office and one wonders why?? This is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of commercial entertainment merging with what is referred to in India as "Art Cinema." Yes, the film is an out and out musical, but never do the songs hamper the narrative even once. Bhansali's ability to weave the songs in order to progress the narrative was also wonderfully displayed in his film "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam."

One would wonder how it is possible to leave two characters who are both deaf and unable to speak, to develop themselves on their own. But Nana Patekar and Seema Biswas (Bandit Queen) have given their most impressive and sincere performances yet. Manisha as the girl stuck between her love for music and her love for her parents portrays the multiple complexities of the character very effectively. Salman Khan does his usual satisfactory job as the lover boy. However, the real winner of the film is the script also written by Bhansali himself.

The story is simply wonderful, and as is characteristic of Bhansali, instead of making the story complex, he makes his characters complex. To watch Patekar and Biswas play their roles is simply a lesson in acting. The cinematography by Anil Mehta is simply brilliant, effectively creating the carnival like atmosphere of GOA along with a noir-ish feel that compliments the dark complexity of the characters.

And alas - the music. Jatin and Lalit who have tended to focus on very Indian sounds in their previous works have somehow managed to fuse in the feel of Portuguese folk sounds into their very Indian tunes - characteristic of the entire feel of Goa. The lyrics are well thought out and simple to progress the narrative. Bhansali's grip over his subject is impeccable and he displays his mastery in the art of mainstream Indian filmmaking to the fullest. This is a man to watch out for in the future.

Overall, this movie is simply not to be missed. Sure, it has its minor flaws here and there but when one looks at the wonderful feel it creates for the viewer, all flaws can be overlooked. What sets this film apart from the usual churns is that the film actually has a STORY. It actually has CHARACTERS rather than just STARS and celebrities in it. It packs in a lot of meat. This is how entertainment and art should be blended. It is good to see yet another filmmaker joining the band of contemporary directors like Mani Ratnam, Shekar Kapur, Ramgopal Varma and Mahesh Bhatt who have succeeded in their quest to erase that line separating commerical and "Art" cinema.

This film is a true masterpiece. Though it may seem slow-paced at first, especially for our fast-paced times, it profoundly touched my heart. It goes beyond just entertainment; the performances of these remarkable actors speak directly to the soul.

Nana Patekar's portrayal is extraordinary, immersing himself so completely in the role that his expressions alone convey deep emotion. Manisha Koirala is equally impressive, bringing her character to life with grace and emotional depth. While I may not rewatch this film often due to my selective taste, its one-time magic and lasting impact make it a genuine work of art.