Anaarkali of Aarah

A movie cannot work on only great music, or great actors or best scenic locations – It is the story that determines the success of any movie and in case of AoA, story is what makes it watchable. Based in Aarah, the movie shows the struggles that a dancer undergoes and how she fights back. Watch this inspiring movie of a dancer who fails to surrender to the society trends and demands the respect that she deserves.

I see Indian movies which are artistic. The story line of this movie is simple, yet extremely inspiring. The script, music, acting are all extraordinary. The movie reminds me of the movie " Damul" I saw way back in 80s which received Best National Movie award. All credit goes to the director, Avinash Das.

This movie is a great combination of talent and a good storyline. The three lead actors Swara Bhaskar, Sanjay Mishraji & Pankaj Tripathi have done a fabulous job. The most astonishing thing is that the director of this movie Avinash, does not seem like a first time director- his command over his art is superb and there is not doubt that he is one of the directors to look forward to. Overall Movie Rating: 4 Music Score :4

Acting:4 Direction: 4.5

It will not be an exaggeration to say that Swara might win an Award(National) for this role. The portrayal of Anaarkali as a strong woman who entices men in Aarah, and a victim who is mistreated by a minister, is simply flawless. The acting range that Swara has shown in this movie will surely be remembered for a long time and get her even more work . Sanjay & Pankaj are outstanding in their characters. Watch this one because you don't want to miss a good movie with great performance.

"Have you ever gone to watch a movie without expecting too much out of it and then the movie turns out to be one of the best ? Well, that's what happened with me. AoA is a treat for the eyes and ears. The songs are pretty good & blend seamlessly with the storyline. The lead actors – Swara, Sanjay Mishra and Pankaj have done an outstanding job – they prove why they are best in the business. It is an outstanding movie and looking forward to watch it again."