Traffic Signal

I hesitated to purchase this movie for fear of too much realism (or over-the-top melodrama), but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it really had a lot of heart, while showing a whole side of street life that's usually invisible to the passerby.

I didn't feel that the subject was being 'candy-coated' either -- much of the awfulness and heartbreak of such an existence is graphically included, and the director stated that they 'did their homework' in bringing the realities of it to the screen. Kunal Khemu is a very talented actor, so very expressive, and not afraid to show emotion. I recommend it to anyone who wants a glimpse into this part of Indian society, and maybe a partial understanding of what this type of life is like for so many.

"Traffic Signal " delves into the lives of beggars and street vendors, highlighting how their existence is upended by the presence of traffic signals, the oppressive burden of an imposed, non-existent tax demanded by a gang leader, and the devastating impact on their daily lives when a flyover is constructed over the road where the traffic signal once regulated.

The narrative is truly compelling and kept me engaged throughout. Though the story at times feels like moving blindly forward into uncertainty, this effect is clearly intentional. The title Traffic Signal serves as a metaphor, illustrating the harsh realities faced by those living in slums, struggling to survive through begging and small-scale trade.

Kunal Khemu consistently chooses to engage with distinctive and thought-provoking projects, and this film continues that trend.

What is truly striking is that I regard this movie as superior to many conventional Bollywood films, as it consciously avoids the repetitive, formulaic patterns so common today. Despite knowing that the film might not achieve commercial success, the filmmakers proceeded undeterred, driven by a commitment to conveying a meaningful message to the audience.

Definitely should watch this piece.

Watched it last weekend. I don't remember the last time I had such a headache after watching a movie. On a Saturday night for the second show the hall had like 25 people and 7 walked out after interval. I thought Madhur's AAN - Men At Work was far more entertaining than this debacle! he he Madhur certainly didn't have to end a terrific trilogy with this lame movie. Technically the movie is brilliant and everyone's acted well. But Kunal Khemu certainly falls miles short in emotional scenes. Ranbir Shorey is a treat to watch and did I fall in love with 'Sunami'! That boy was brilliant. I am a great admirer of Sudhir Mishra's 'Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin' and his brilliant 'Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi' which probably is Indian cinema's first political epic saga is one of my all time favourite Hindi movies. But with all the dreamy eyes in the world he cant even if it bludgened him on his face! While trying to establish shades of diaspora of characters in-depth Madhur I guess somewhere forgot an anchoring spinal story. On the whole I don't have to spend my weekend with my girlfriend cribbing in a multiplex paying through my nose to suffer a hyped docudrama. I've seen many documentaries which are better paced and interesting than Traffic Signal.

The movie "Traffic signal" was a good plot as you mentioned. But I would rather say it lacked the director's extract of every individual cast in it. Moreover, movie could have been well played with raw'ness it actually had in it. Director had tried to show almost every possible incident that we come across in a day to day traffic signal but lost his focus on the deepness of the plot . Over all I would say " it was almost over killed by too much but saved only by its subject ". The story could have been handled better if it was in safe hands.

I will rate it 2.5/5. Just for the core subject and for the actors struggling to make use of their best opportunity in this movie.

Dx..

After profiling seedy bars (in Chandni Bar), scheming politics (Satta), high society parties (Page 3) and the business circus (Corporate), Madhur Bhandarkar now eyes the Traffic Signal.

Well to start with 'Traffic signal' has portrayed the dark side Mumbai gullies .Why? Traffic signal, depicts what the relationship is between the "beggars" of the traffic signal and the politician's. Not only the politicians but also the underworld don.

Its not only that about, but what traffic signals shows is how one suffers, lives, smiles, earn's money in these eerie streets of India.

Kunal Khemu as 'Silsila' has done an impressive job. Obviously the dark make-up that he wears to show that he is a poor person is shown. Neetu Chandar as Rani has portrayed her character in a very tender and delicate manner. Noorie played by Konkana deserves a very big mention. Her role as a prostitute has been done with passion and complete fluency. Also a mention to the 'lady-boy' gay character who sells himself on the street.

Here are oddities to the likes of eunuchs, handicapped and impaired beggars, lepers, street kids, drug addicts, and prostitutes, vendors selling flowers, fruits, sunscreens to sunglasses.

Traffic signal is a tale of a person(S) who need not decide what they need to do in live but to decide how to live is these nasty streets .