Haasil

This movie is special for me as during our undergrad days, we were asked to learn each and every dialogue of this movie in ragging. I still remember 80% of the dialogue. Movie shows underbelly of College elections and how it impacts the students. One off of the best work of Irfan Khan.

Pros: Great script awesome acting well directed

Cons: Couple of unnecessary songs.

A brilliant narrative of student politics and the ecosystem around it. A very captivating story till the last minute. Movie gradually evolves and touches many different aspects of life, numerous to point down. Namely caste, patriarchy, mainstream political, muscle power, betrayl, friendship and more.

Tigmanshu Dhulia is a brilliant director and writer which is suitably portrayed in the movie.

Actings were almost flawless, which casts most of the gonna be established artists in the movie scene.

A well made worth-it movie.

Its a cult movie , i have watched it numerous times , can watch again.

Haasil is not just a film-it's an authentic portrayal of Northern India's socio-political landscape, marking a powerful directorial debut for Tigmanshu Dhulia. Set in Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh), the film masterfully blends love, politics, deceit, and the harsh realities of student politics, offering a gripping narrative rooted in the region's culture.

The story follows Aniruddha (Jimmy Shergill) and Niharika (Hrishitaa Bhatt), two college students who fall in love. However, their peaceful lives take a dangerous turn when Aniruddha gets entangled with Ranvijay Singh (Irrfan Khan), a charismatic yet ruthless student leader locked in a power struggle with his rival, Gauri Shankar (Ashutosh Rana). As the battle for political dominance intensifies, Aniruddha finds himself in deep trouble, threatening his love and future.

Irrfan Khan delivers an electrifying performance, embodying Ranvijay with raw intensity and flawless dialogue delivery in Allahabad's local dialect. His transformation into the character is seamless, making him one of the most memorable antagonists in Indian cinema. Jimmy Shergill shines in a role that allows him to showcase his acting prowess beyond conventional romantic leads. Hrishitaa Bhatt convincingly portrays a conservative college girl, making her character highly relatable to many North Indian audiences. Ashutosh Rana, despite limited screen time, leaves a lasting impact, while veteran actor Sharat Saxena is perfectly cast as a concerned father grappling with societal norms.

One of the film's biggest strengths is its authentic dialogue, which captures the raw essence of Allahabad's linguistic and cultural nuances. The supporting cast adds further depth, making every scene feel genuine and immersive. The film's pacing is impeccable, transitioning from a simple love story to a gripping political thriller with remarkable finesse.

Tigmanshu Dhulia proves that compelling cinema isn't dependent on star power but on strong storytelling, well-researched characters, and an unfiltered look at regional politics. Haasil is a must-watch, particularly for those who appreciate films driven by realistic characters and intense narratives rather than commercial glamour.

Highly recommended for lovers of raw, powerful, and socially relevant Indian cinema.

It is one of my all time favourite movies. The caste based politics and subsequent violence which is a reality in universities (in India) is depicted in a realistic manner. The love story of two college kids from a typical orthodox middle class society in India grows as the plot thickens. The depiction of the middle class society, family values, aspirations, class/caste barrier is very realistic. Irfan Khan has given a powerful performance as a university student turn political figure using violence. Ashutosh Rana is also impressive in short role as leader of students of higher castes.

The movie is a like a breathe of fresh air, when most of the bollywood movies based on college love stories and college politics touch these real social issues superficially. The climax of the movie is a bit let down though. But even then the movie is a definite 'Must-see'.