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Wow..... Just wow...
Each review about this movie is justified. This movie is an A plus on every level. The agony of the rich and powerful being blatant in their abuse of the law; the sheer bias that exists against independent women; and even  the utter chauvinism that women are subjected to.. Leave all this aside. All this is cause for loads of debate. So just leave all that aside. See this movie purely for it's cinematic value.

The storyline is pure and never strays from it's path. The supporting cast is terrific. Vinod Nagpal where were you? We have missed you.

A few faces from Piku are there as well.

The direction is spectacular...
No other word comes to mind. This a movie of international calibre and I hope it gets it's due.

All the 3 girls shine in their roles. They are perfect. There are a few missteps from Taapsee Pannu, but that's just me being a nitpicker. The girl who plays Falak is a brilliant actor.

Also the actor playing the vile friend gives off evil vibes and you just want to slap him. So good acting...

Angad Singh Bedi, a complete non-actor inspires so much disgust and loathing that it is only after several hours that I am realising what a good job he did. I don't know if he will ever get another meaty role like this, but he is superb in this role. It is commendable that he is able to hold his own whilst facing off against an actor of Mr. Bachchan's calibre. 

I was so upset about Wazir and Teen that I had almost given up on seeing Mr. Bachchan in a good movie. Well this is redemption and how! 

Rapier sharp dialogue ; total domination of each scene and that amazing baritone... Ahhhhhh.... He is the best and he has just given us the movie of the year. 

His performance captures the essence of the movie and I am glad that we still get see him in movies like this that do home justice. 

See this one... 

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