Sujoy Ghosh weaves a mother of a story with "Kahaani" proving that he is a fine story-teller and "Alladin" was just a glitch. Not only he reclaims lost ground but strikes back with gusto. The writing and execution is taut giving a edgy thriller feel. "Dhobi Ghat" had Mumbai, "Delhi Belly" had Delhi - Kolkatta doesn't get left behind and gets showcased in "Kahaani" in full glory to the extent you would state that it is one of the rare movies where a city is used as a backdrop, alleviating the viewing experience.
Vidya Balan is nearly on the verge of a home run and the success of "Kahaani" is yet another feather in her cap. Parambrata Chatterjee has written dark horse all over with his subtle and restraint delivery. Saswata Chatterjee leaves an impression as a insurance agent who doubles up as a hit-man (though his character is borrowed from a Sidney Sheldon's works). Nawazuddin Siddiqui creates an impact in a role of a no-nonsense officer. Darshan Jariwala barely has a few minutes in total. The climax attempts to answer the riddles in the style of "The Usual Suspects" meaning warranting a second time watch - and honestly "Kahaani" deserves.
Vidya Balan is nearly on the verge of a home run and the success of "Kahaani" is yet another feather in her cap. Parambrata Chatterjee has written dark horse all over with his subtle and restraint delivery. Saswata Chatterjee leaves an impression as a insurance agent who doubles up as a hit-man (though his character is borrowed from a Sidney Sheldon's works). Nawazuddin Siddiqui creates an impact in a role of a no-nonsense officer. Darshan Jariwala barely has a few minutes in total. The climax attempts to answer the riddles in the style of "The Usual Suspects" meaning warranting a second time watch - and honestly "Kahaani" deserves.