2014 Romance, Thriller 152 mintues

Critics Review

3.00

Abhishek Chaubey's Dedh Ishqiya marks Madhuri's comeback opposite Naseeruddin Shah. The film also stars Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi

Dedh Ishqiya is worth watching just for Abhishek Chaubey's ambition. He is not constrained by the demands of the box office. I am eager to see what trouble Khalujan and Babban will get into next. -(more)

Source: Anupama Chopra, Hindustan Times

5.00

Madhuri Dixit dazzles with Dedh Ishqiya

This is a rare joy. It�s a genuinely smart film. It�s beautifully, lovingly shot. The music aids the narrative instead of distractingly taking it hostage. It�s the most quotable Hindi movie in years. It's a sequel that leaves even a highly original first-part far behind. And, for a film so accessible, it�s armed with the most cunning, most delicious twist. It�s terrific -- and a half.(more)

Source: Raja Sen, Rediff.com

4.00

ISHQIYA was sharp, spicy and volatile, with impulsive characters and a storyline taking a somersault every few minutes

Abhishek Chaubey created an out of the ordinary world in his directorial debut ISHQIYA. The tale of a love-lorn and ruthless woman Krishna [portrayed by Vidya Balan], who uses Khalujaan and Babban to settle scores, caught the attention of cineastes for varied reasons. Besides a differing plot and an enthralling screenplay, that film had wit, conspiracy and romance that was so unconventional and individualistic on the Hindi screen then. DEDH ISHQIYA continues the escapades of Khalujaan and Babban, but the duo has the extremely desirable, sophisticated, but a secretive woman [Begum Para] and her confidant [Muniya] for company. In addition, while the first part was a love triangle, with both Khalujaan and Babban falling in love with Krishna, DEDH ISHQIYA has two love stories running concurrently.(more)

Source: Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama

2.50

Clever acting by lead actors saves the film

EDH ISHQIYA begins on the wrong foot even though it has the right plot in place. Secondly, it moves at a languid pace, a second drawback. For a film that is rustic in its setting and 'on the move', speed is of essence. Abhishek Chaubey had the right momentum four years ago in ISHQIYA. This time, he labours over his work, as if to gloat over it. In the bargain, he has lengthened it beyond its 'permissible' time limit in terms of a slick film. And that is what makes the difference from this being a great film, to only an average one. It turns out to be only of academic interest for the interplay between the terrific cast.(more)