This movie is a giant leap for both dev and rukmini. To keep the movie going, there are several twists and turns that are really interesting. It focus on a important subject. However, the abrupt characterization is a weak point. Dev looked a bit bulky and needs to mature more in the acting section, so is rukmini. However, the violent scenes could have been trimmed and story is quite slow in first half. The typical depiction of Muslim slums is again a weak point. The end credits ruined it all!!! The songs were good but scenes such as the ajaan are irrelevant as well as offensive. Overall, thought provoking and decent one time watch.
16 Reviews
Better than should have been, Worse than it could been.
kaustavmajumdar25 April 2018
I will start off with the reason I gave the movie a star more than I probably should have. The actress who could well be called the main character in the movie, Rukmini Maitra. I have heard she is in a relationship with Dev and soon to be married. While that is truely none of buisness (except for maybe emphasizing how good success must feel when you end with a lady this fine), i only address this because I do not somebody as talented as her to give up acting and move up and away from the metaphorical silver screen (unless she really wants to do that so as to add some extended meaning to her personal life via that) because of that entanglement. I wouldn't care about rumors her getting role because who she is related to from here on out because I have seen her act and while a lot of women in the industry can be really pretty (it is undeniable and necessary pre-requisite to making it big in that particular field and many others), few are as talented as her and I would immediately put in her in a list of people actresses such as Raima Sen, Rituparna Chatterjee, Swastika Mukherjee, Churni Ganguly, Mimi Chakraborty amongst others. The way she handles her character transition across phases and twists of the story being told against and with the stories of race riots and terrorist attacks that have interspersed the lives of the people of this country, leaving catatonic on their outlook about certain issues. That is where both the movie and the actress I have repeatedly found their glory.
But unlike the actress, the movie loses its shine when Dev starts to take the limelight and almost loses its value when the dust of disaster starts settling down, the audiences expecting some more from Rukmini and the clock that counts down to their necessity to be seated to the story. I exaggerate the last bit but Dev is honestly the worst thing that happened to this film, except maybe for the dialogue, "Danga korena Hindu ra, Danga korena Muslim e ra. Danga kore Dangabaaz ra." I mean that is sort of false equivalence that is good for a more commercial minded film where the regional superstar needs to deliver punchlines to get whistles and bucks out of the audiences. It is like saying that it is not left hand and right hand which makes a clap but any two hands that meet with a necessary force. I mean it is not totally illogical but the people who cause riots and perpetrate terrorism don't just give up their religion up for the newly minted religion of 'Riotry' prophesized by Altaaf Kabir, everyman and no-man, suave and over-top, overweight and toned-in, commercial and critical superstar and paraller actor. There is one choice Dev must make about what kind of hero he chooses to remain as the spotlight lowers on the prime of his acting career. Out of the commercial tollywood movie stars, Dev has alwasy been my favorite because despite all the over-the-top herogiri, he brought a genuine to the table that Jeet, Mithun, Pro's'enjit and their contemporaries had lost in those times. But times have Pros'h'enjit is back with the best acts of his life, Chiranjeet made Chotushkone with Srijit, Jeet is as dead in a film career as someone with back-to-back-to-back commercial general mediocrity can be and Parambrata, Abir and Saswata are somehow getting better with every act they produce.
To end off, watch Kabir. It is interesting weekend watch, partially thought-provoking if nothing else. Watch it for Rukmini, Watch for Dev the actor struggling to be things himself, overacting and taking all the spotlight of his pulled on extra weight for this role because supposedly suspenseful but impending ridiculous punchline as perhaps contemplates whether to pass such roles onto someone like Parambrata Chatterjee who would have suited it way better.
But unlike the actress, the movie loses its shine when Dev starts to take the limelight and almost loses its value when the dust of disaster starts settling down, the audiences expecting some more from Rukmini and the clock that counts down to their necessity to be seated to the story. I exaggerate the last bit but Dev is honestly the worst thing that happened to this film, except maybe for the dialogue, "Danga korena Hindu ra, Danga korena Muslim e ra. Danga kore Dangabaaz ra." I mean that is sort of false equivalence that is good for a more commercial minded film where the regional superstar needs to deliver punchlines to get whistles and bucks out of the audiences. It is like saying that it is not left hand and right hand which makes a clap but any two hands that meet with a necessary force. I mean it is not totally illogical but the people who cause riots and perpetrate terrorism don't just give up their religion up for the newly minted religion of 'Riotry' prophesized by Altaaf Kabir, everyman and no-man, suave and over-top, overweight and toned-in, commercial and critical superstar and paraller actor. There is one choice Dev must make about what kind of hero he chooses to remain as the spotlight lowers on the prime of his acting career. Out of the commercial tollywood movie stars, Dev has alwasy been my favorite because despite all the over-the-top herogiri, he brought a genuine to the table that Jeet, Mithun, Pro's'enjit and their contemporaries had lost in those times. But times have Pros'h'enjit is back with the best acts of his life, Chiranjeet made Chotushkone with Srijit, Jeet is as dead in a film career as someone with back-to-back-to-back commercial general mediocrity can be and Parambrata, Abir and Saswata are somehow getting better with every act they produce.
To end off, watch Kabir. It is interesting weekend watch, partially thought-provoking if nothing else. Watch it for Rukmini, Watch for Dev the actor struggling to be things himself, overacting and taking all the spotlight of his pulled on extra weight for this role because supposedly suspenseful but impending ridiculous punchline as perhaps contemplates whether to pass such roles onto someone like Parambrata Chatterjee who would have suited it way better.
In-efficient direction and unprofessional acting by lead actor.
Anupam_Ganguly16 April 2018
Total waste of time and money. I liked payback music, cinematography, acting of Rukmini Maitra and some of the awesome editing cuts only nothing more. Dev please go to weight loss training and improve your dialogue throwing style. In between the movie viewers are laughing because of your acting style. And remember this was not a typical commercial movie. Director, Aniket Chattopadhyay could review the movie post editing a few times as I found several repetitive dialogue in first twenty minutes which looks ridiculous. Use of the moving train was good but too many shots were included. In last few minutes sitting style of Rukmini Maitra were very unpleasant.
Best triller in tollywood
asmitadhikari-2119812 June 2021
Some people may tell the film bad, because this film is not for ordinary indian audience. It is one of the best thriller, and the twist will blown you up for sure. The actress is the main hero of the film. Dev have improved a lot in his acting skills for this film. It was really impressive that this type of film was made in bengal.
Worst Movie
sheikhjabernurani3 April 2020
Must watch Bengali film
suryavanshi-0337710 May 2021
Storyline is very well connected with the real events. Most cinematography is done in train which has to be praised. Rukmini and Dev has acted very well. It's an eye opener for people who have prejudice about Dev's Acting Capabilities.
Masterpiece
sarkarsarbartha5 September 2020
Indian audience are not ready to face the truth or understand the truth behind any email story . These is not a typical movie , it's a movie all about peace & humanity. Thank you for the movie , Thanks to the producer & director . Dev & Rukmini are extraordinary in these one . Such an inspirational movie it was . Kabir .
Interesting Bengali Thriller
basakargha15 May 2021
It's a good film. But dev shouldn't have done this film. He is not that type of actor. It's a thriller, and he just acted like a typical commercial film. Rukmini did pretty well. You can watch it with your family too.
I won't say it's a must-watch film, but you can watch it at least one time .
I won't say it's a must-watch film, but you can watch it at least one time .
awesome
arifrf-922811 August 2018
Great movie in Tollywood
bikramjitpatra30 July 2018
Most underrated movie
suryakdkol26 December 2021
It's a classic movie
rajatchakraborty-3396317 January 2022
This movie is ahead of time. I don't know why people are giving 3-4 ratings only. You need brain to understand the movie properly.... I'll 100% sure this movie will blow your mind. Requesting all movie lovers please don't listen anyone... Go and watch.... You will find out another Dev and Rukmini chemistry here....
Kabir - A Relevant Film in Today's times.
padmashri14 April 2018
Based on true facts during the Mumbai Blasts in India, the makers has been successful in creating a taut, thrilling and gritty narrative. The screenplay evoked reaction from the audience and their lies its beauty. If the start was slow, as it proceeded, the happenings on screen got racier and fast paced leading to its climax. A crescendo. The performances from its actors were adequate to good. The Director was in command and the music used in the background added to its flow. Cinematography was top notch. Verdict: Recommeded to watch on the big screen.
Rating: 3.5 / 5
Language no bar, this is about humanity.
- by Padmashri
Good story line
tamalsamui-075108 September 2018
Innovative
samgh-347945 September 2018
Listen, if u "are" a big fan of Bengali movies, den this might not b the one for you.. this is new.. this is a change that was needed. This was a break that was needed from the conventional Bengali films tht having been making news for glamour, absurd action, high makeup songs.. Yes if u compare it with Hollywood or evn few actually good movies in Bollywood, this might still not finish the race.. but having said that, its refreshing, it's unlikely the typical Bengali cinema.. and thy seem to hv chosen the content perfectly well... The actress, somehow still needs to work on her skills as her screen presence seemed less captivating, whereas it shud hv been much more.. But overall yes, not a great movie , may b a 7 star.. but 2 additional stars for having the vision to change the dimension of Bengali cinema.. definitely worth a watch..
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