Critics Review

4.00

Paheli is a pathbreaking dream

Paheli is the best-looking Indian film in a very long time, and ranks up there with the finest ever. Amol Palekar has crafted a delectable fairytale that is incredibly well-shot. The Badshah has finally produced a great film, and this won't be the last of them. Rani is undeniably one of the best actresses we have out there, and this is another perfectly played part.(more)

Source: Raja Sen, Rediff.com

3.50

Enchanting Riddle

Paheli is one of the best films to have come out from Bollywood this year. Amol Palekar at least deserves an award for telling a beautiful story with such simplicity that it stays with you even when the movie is over. (more)

Source: Nitika Desai, Apunkachoice

3.50

A folksy tale told with lyrical flourish

A thought so simple it sweeps you into a sublime world, images so deft, dark and bewitching they transport you into a world of yearnings, and performances so skilful they make you wonder why our stars don't jump the fence dividing mainstream and 'other' cinema more often.(more)

Source: Subhash K Jha, IndiaGlitz.com