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Critics Review
3.00
Vishal Bharadwaj pulls off a rousing parable
The girls take some getting used to: you have to suspend disbelief to take these dusty, filthy-mouthed sisters seriously. But once they start settling into their roles, you cross a hump.(more)
Source: Shubhra Gupta, Indian Express
3.50
Vishal Bhardwaj proves he's a master storyteller with this mischievously quirky film
Pataakha is an oxymoron. It's explosive but subtle; it's emotive but doesn't take itself too seriously as a film. It could have benefited with a tighter edit, but for the most part I couldn't take my eyes away from the screen. Pataakha is an indulgence worth investing in.(more)
Source: Swetha Ramakrishnan, Firstpost.com
3.50
A rustic and gritty comedy about two warring sisters
Vishal Bhardwaj, as he always does with his films, has tried to put many quirky spins into this comedy. The music is rustic, but very pleasing. He has also provided an interesting background score. During the second half, as the film briefly explores a psychological reason for the sisters� tendency to fight, the sci-fi sounding background music adds a delightful touch to the proceedings. But for all its wonderful and creative touches, Pataakha still feels like a story that stretches a short concept, for a little too long.(more)
Source: Rachit Gupta, Times Of India
2.50
Expected An Explosion But Turns Out To Be A 'Phuski'
All said and done, Pataakha is not the kind of explosion you wish from an entertaining film. The leads does their job well but they are not led towards anything substantial. Full points for performances but it requires grace marks when it comes to the story.(more)
Source: Umesh Punwani, Koimoi
4.00
Vishal Bhardwaj goes raw and makes a thoroughly entertaining film
Pataakha is very good but it could have been great if the plot was stronger than just a story about two sisters with dreams. However we are not complaining much since it is a full-on entertainer for the masses. And oh, did I mention, Sanya has shown her feminine side in this film and comes out way bolder than Dangal? So it might be the right time to transfer her name from the 'Dangal girl' to the 'Pataakha'.(more)
Source: SHAHEEN IRANI, Deccan Chronicle
3.00
PATAAKHA is a decent entertainer which has its moments but the post-interval portions are quite unconvincing.
PATAAKHA is a black comedy and definitely has its moments. The duration thankfully is controlled, at 136 minutes. The beginning portions are breezy and entertaining. Thankfully, the scenes of physical fights between the sisters are not incorporated every now and then. The way Badki and Chhutki fall in love seems a bit quick but works. But the equation is very well established among the principal characters.(more)
Source: Bollywood Hungama News Network, Bollywood Hungama