'Kahaani' is an intelligently-written and brilliantly-directed mystery thriller. The plot is engaging and gripping, and has very few flaws; it keeps you curious till the very end, throwing quite a number of unexpected twists.
The characters are quite well-rounded and interesting. Vidya Balan who once again effortlessly carries a movie on her shoulders plays the role of Vidya Bagchi, a pregnant London-based wife searching for her missing husband in Kolkata. The supporting cast is quite charming too; from the adorable & helpful rookie cop, Rana, who helps her look around the city in search of her husband, to the adamant and rude Intelligence Officer, A. Khan who is determined to stop Vidya's poking around to hide some of Agency's secrets. Other few small characters also catch the eye - an adorable little kid who lives near Vidya's guest house and becomes a very good friend, to the sinister contract killer who greets his victims with a warm smile before drilling few bullets into them.
The backdrop of hustling-bustling Kolkata, 'The City of Joy', set in the time of their biggest festival, Durga Puja, certainly plays an important role in telling the story. The cinematography and background score certainly add to the beauty of the city and the story.
The characters are quite well-rounded and interesting. Vidya Balan who once again effortlessly carries a movie on her shoulders plays the role of Vidya Bagchi, a pregnant London-based wife searching for her missing husband in Kolkata. The supporting cast is quite charming too; from the adorable & helpful rookie cop, Rana, who helps her look around the city in search of her husband, to the adamant and rude Intelligence Officer, A. Khan who is determined to stop Vidya's poking around to hide some of Agency's secrets. Other few small characters also catch the eye - an adorable little kid who lives near Vidya's guest house and becomes a very good friend, to the sinister contract killer who greets his victims with a warm smile before drilling few bullets into them.
The backdrop of hustling-bustling Kolkata, 'The City of Joy', set in the time of their biggest festival, Durga Puja, certainly plays an important role in telling the story. The cinematography and background score certainly add to the beauty of the city and the story.