Fanaa (U/A)
26/May/2006 2h 49min

2.25

Aamir isn't Dil Se enough

The actors do quite well, for the most part. Kajol isn't given too much to do, but she's the one who infuses a spirit into the film. Aamir performs manfully, but the script requires him to lay the histrionics on thick, and he obliges. The flaws lie in the words, and the man wielding the megaphone.(more)

Source: Raja Sen, Rediff.com

2.25

Unfamiliar Turf

Kajol looks utterly ravishing and Aamir Khan as the shahzada-turned-shaitan is note perfect. The secondary characters, fine actors like Rishi Kapoor and Tabu, look like intruders. Bravo Bollywood. For so long denied the chance to exploit Kashmir's beauty, it has succeeded in exploiting its unending ...(more)

Source: Kaveree Bamzai, India Today

3.50

Forget the controversies surrounding the film, go for it

The film may not be a chatpata entertainer but there is an elegant charm and a straight-from-the-heart feel which makes it worth a dekko. Just don't go looking for fun and faltu timepass. (more)

Source: Nikhat Kazmi, Times Of India

4.00

The film works on every level: script, music, visuals, technique and yes, the performances.

FANAA is a beautifully written, effectively acted and meticulously crafted effort that is likely to remind many viewers of a simple axiom: A movie doesn't have to be groundbreaking to be compelling.(more)

Source: Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama