2017 2hrs 14mins

Critics Review

2.50

A flawed tale of rebellion

Director Srijit Mukherjee tried hard to pick up the best pieces from his earlier film and present in a grand manner, but the film looks very forced upon and animated. This 134 minute feature is a word to word copy from �Rajkahini� (No jokes since it�s an official remake of it). Even the cinematography of the film is remade. Srijit Mukherjee took the word �liberty� a little too seriously while remaking this film. He could have (and should have) easily shot the film in a much different and improvised way. The edit of the film also looks a little abrupt.(more)

Source: ROHIT BHATNAGAR, Deccan Chronicle

1.50

Vidya Balan tries to invest some feeling into her role which soon turns clich�d

Many elements in �Begum Jaan� remind you of older, better films. The whole concept of a brothel run by a crude, foul-mouthed feisty madam appears to have been lifted from Shyam Benegals excellent �Mandi�. The ecosystem of that brothel and this one is similar too, but that one we believed in : this looks all dressed up for the next shot.(more)

Source: Shubhra Gupta , Indian Express

2.50

Rich kingdom without loyal subjects

Director Srijit Mukherji comes up with a bold, daring and power packed performance based film. He highly succeeds in extracting some fine performance from his lead actors. Vidya Balan gives one more outstanding performance. The rage and the caring in her face enhances her character. Gauahar Khan has a small role, but in a couple of scenes she displays her fine performance with total ease. Pallavi Sharda looks pretty and delivers a good performance. Chunky Pandey looks menacing and gets his villainous role perfectly. Pitobash Tripathy is good in his part.Ila Arun, Priyanka Setia, Ridheema Tiwary, Flora Saini, Raviza Chauhan, Poonam Rajput, Indrani Chakraborty, Gracy Goswami and Sumit Nijhawan lends good support.(more)

Source: Editor, IndiaGlitz.com

1.00

Vidya Balan Is Wasted In Cheesy Film That's Hard To Take Seriously

National Award winning Bengali director Srijit Mukherjee makes his Hindi language debut with this remake of his own Rajkahini, and it turns out to be an odd choice of film. Begum Jaan is a highly melodramatic film that waxes frequently on how Hindus and Muslims are the same beasts, but - at its core, under all the shrillness - it is a frustratingly straightforward film about an eviction being carried out.(more)