Story: Vidya Bagchi arrives in Kolkata from London to find her missing husband. Seven month pregnant and alone in a festive city, she begins a relentless search for her husband. With nothing to rely on except fragment from her memories about him, all clues seem to reach a dead end when everyone tries to convince Vidya that her husband does not exist. She slowly realizes that nothing is what it seems. In a city soaked in lies, Vidya is determined to unravel the truth about her husband - for herself and her unborn child even at the cost her own life.
Starcast:
Vidya Balan.... Vidya Bagchi
Parambrata Chattopadhyay
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Indraneil Sengupta
Director:
Sujoy Ghosh
Genre:
Drama,Thriller
Critics Review for Kahaani:
1. As per Taran Adarsh - 4/5
On the whole, KAHAANI works big time because Vidya Balan makes it come alive. It is several notches above the stuff we've been subjected to in the past. The movie triumphs in evoking emotions. You experience compassion, resentment, defenselessness and triumph at a variety of stages. A wonderful movie-going experience, you come out feeling a sense of pride, pleasure and fulfillment after having watched KAHAANI. Just do not miss it. Hugely recommended!
Parambrata Chattopadhyay, as Rana, is a revelation. What a tremendous actor. His sequences with Vidya are truly wonderful.The two child actors [the boy at the lodge and the boy at the tea stall] are a complete natural.
2. As per Times of India - 4/5
In Kahaani Vidya Balan takes on her role with power and pride. Living out of a suitcase, amongst strangers, she takes on the soul of the city. Her performance leaves you in awe of an actress, who walks through her role as easily as a stroll down Chowranghee Lane. And even that is perfected as a pregnant waddle, add to it her disheveled look and eyes dark with anguish. Sujoy Ghosh's script and direction show no 'pregnant' pauses. It slams home a shock value that a thriller rightly demands. The story totally grips you and leaves you at a dramatic high. This one is Vidya's 'baby'. Ami shotti bolchi!
3. As per Bindu Suresh Rai - 3/5
Watching “Kahaani” unspool on screen made this journalist admire director Sujoy Ghosh all the more for spinning a yarn that, despite some predictable flaws, keeps the plot on track, with a gripping screenplay that demands excellence from its cast and crew.Such a grim premise could have faltered with a heavy-handed approach, but Ghosh has expertly weaved in subtle humour to bring a welcome relief to the proceedings.You’ve got to see it to believe it.Kahaani is a breath of fresh air in an industry that more often than not asks its audience to leave their brain at home and stroll into the cinemas.Sujoy Ghosh’s ace direction keeps the suspense taut, while Vidya Balan excels as a woman torn between conflicting emotions.Thank you Vidya Balan and Ghosh for showing gumption and courage to respect your audience.
4. As per Subhash K. Jha - 4/5
"Kahaani" is one of those rare films that can easily lay claim to being a game-changer. And yet the narrative makes no claims. The destiny of the protagonist is charted in a breathless sweep of urgently persuasive episodes that tumble out as though God wrote Vidya Bagchi's screenplay.Enthralling, absorbing and engaging the narrative never resorts to italicized emotions to get our attention. We are hooked unconditionally from scene one. We surrender to Vidya's journey. She gives us no choice.
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Celebs Twitter review for Vidya Balan's Kahaani:
1. As per Riteish Deshmukh
“A big day 4 my friend sujoy_g .So proud of him that his film #Kahaani is getting critical acclaim from all corners-A must watch this weekend.”
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