This murder mystery drama revolving around the 3 persons has its own moments of 'suspend from reality' and being realistic. The screenplay shifts between murder mystery and family drama, and the writing and cuts are brilliant to keep you engaged. I really liked the Vikrant Massey character's ups and downs, it is one of the rare husbands written well in Bollywood. Do watch and you wont be disappointed!!
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A pleasent surprise
cseabhi29 July 2021
This is one insane Bollywood thriller - you'll might love the movie after seeing the unexpected finale. The film is enjoyable to see for its clever use of 135 minutes to blend suspense with sarcastic humour.
There are actually three winners in the movie. Apart from Taapsee Pannu's powerful performance and Vikrant Massey's brilliance, there is Kanika Dhillon's writing which is very brilliant.
Yes, there are flaws in the script and the story but despite its flaws, "Haseen Dillruba" is a pleasant watch.
There are actually three winners in the movie. Apart from Taapsee Pannu's powerful performance and Vikrant Massey's brilliance, there is Kanika Dhillon's writing which is very brilliant.
Yes, there are flaws in the script and the story but despite its flaws, "Haseen Dillruba" is a pleasant watch.
With solid climax and electrifying performances, Haseen Dillruba is a definite watch
ketgup832 July 2021
A wife, girlfriend or a murderer ? Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey and Harshvardhan Rane starrer Haseen Dillruba explores the who-done-it-murder which is a slow burn thriller with a solid climax.
Rani (Taapsee Pannu) is hitched to Rishu (Vikrant Massey) in a compromised arranged marriage (Rani wanted an adventurous and hot guy while Rishu wanted a simple and homely girl). Due to different nature and thinking, things do not go down well between Rani and Rishu and soon their marriage turns rocky. Enter the cool and handsome Neel (Harshvardhan Rane), cousin of Rishu bhaiya, who arranges the seasonal rafting session for the tourist in the beautiful city of Jwalapur (close to Rishikesh in Uttarakand). Neel uses his charm on Rani and she being unsatisfied physically and mentally from her husband, falls for him. Rani wanted to confess everything to Rishu about her affair with Neel but Neel ditches her mid-way and runs away.
Now, Rani is feeling guilty about what she did to Rishu, wants to rectify her mistakes to which Rishu forgives her and both eventually start living peacefully. However, one fine day as Rani steps out of her house, a blast occurs which kills Rishu on the spot. As the police investigation begins, all the eyes turns on the prime suspect Rani and her lover, Neel, behind the murder. Has Rani actually killed her husband with the support from Neel or is she a victim of an extra-marital affair gone wrong ?
From the director of likable, Hasee Toh Phasee, Vinil Mathew is back with a murder mystery, Haseen Dillruba, which is backed up by Aanand L Rai under his banner Color Yellow Productions. Haseen Dillruba was supposed to hit the theaters on 18th September last year but was pushed to 2021 eventually hitting the OTT platform.
While the trailer of Haseen Dillruba was edgy setting up a mammoth expectation, the movie starts on a slow note. In fact, the first few minutes is about boy meeting girl followed by a typical song and drama which could have been cut short and come straight to the point. However, it is the second half when the murder mystery gathers steam especially towards the end with a good twist and satisfactory ending. If Haseen Dillruba could have been trimmed by few minutes and unnecessary songs, the impact could have been more considering the plot was pretty strong. Editing could have been sharp while the music by Amit Trivedi was just about okay.
Despite the hiccups, there are silver linings in Haseen Dillruba which makes it a good watch - Kanika Dhillon's (behind Manmarziyaan and Judgementall Hai Kya) novel based story, Jayakrishna Gummadi's eye-catching cinematography and background score which sets the mood of the film.
Haseen Dillruba is uplifted thanks to the shinning performances by the star cast. Vikrant Massey's acting is applauding. From being a soft-spoken shy guy to an angry-infused husband, Vikrant's transformation is exceptional. Taapsee Pannu is outstanding who puts in effort and clearly shines as Rani. Aditya Srivastava as the investigating officer is brilliant. I wish the makers could have included more scenes for the exemplary actor. Harshvardhan Rane does fine in a small role. Yamini Das as Rishu's mother brings some humor to the dark murder mystery.
Overall, Haseen Dillruba may not be a perfect who-done-it murder mystery thriller but still has enough juice to keep you entertained. Good 3/5
Rani (Taapsee Pannu) is hitched to Rishu (Vikrant Massey) in a compromised arranged marriage (Rani wanted an adventurous and hot guy while Rishu wanted a simple and homely girl). Due to different nature and thinking, things do not go down well between Rani and Rishu and soon their marriage turns rocky. Enter the cool and handsome Neel (Harshvardhan Rane), cousin of Rishu bhaiya, who arranges the seasonal rafting session for the tourist in the beautiful city of Jwalapur (close to Rishikesh in Uttarakand). Neel uses his charm on Rani and she being unsatisfied physically and mentally from her husband, falls for him. Rani wanted to confess everything to Rishu about her affair with Neel but Neel ditches her mid-way and runs away.
Now, Rani is feeling guilty about what she did to Rishu, wants to rectify her mistakes to which Rishu forgives her and both eventually start living peacefully. However, one fine day as Rani steps out of her house, a blast occurs which kills Rishu on the spot. As the police investigation begins, all the eyes turns on the prime suspect Rani and her lover, Neel, behind the murder. Has Rani actually killed her husband with the support from Neel or is she a victim of an extra-marital affair gone wrong ?
From the director of likable, Hasee Toh Phasee, Vinil Mathew is back with a murder mystery, Haseen Dillruba, which is backed up by Aanand L Rai under his banner Color Yellow Productions. Haseen Dillruba was supposed to hit the theaters on 18th September last year but was pushed to 2021 eventually hitting the OTT platform.
While the trailer of Haseen Dillruba was edgy setting up a mammoth expectation, the movie starts on a slow note. In fact, the first few minutes is about boy meeting girl followed by a typical song and drama which could have been cut short and come straight to the point. However, it is the second half when the murder mystery gathers steam especially towards the end with a good twist and satisfactory ending. If Haseen Dillruba could have been trimmed by few minutes and unnecessary songs, the impact could have been more considering the plot was pretty strong. Editing could have been sharp while the music by Amit Trivedi was just about okay.
Despite the hiccups, there are silver linings in Haseen Dillruba which makes it a good watch - Kanika Dhillon's (behind Manmarziyaan and Judgementall Hai Kya) novel based story, Jayakrishna Gummadi's eye-catching cinematography and background score which sets the mood of the film.
Haseen Dillruba is uplifted thanks to the shinning performances by the star cast. Vikrant Massey's acting is applauding. From being a soft-spoken shy guy to an angry-infused husband, Vikrant's transformation is exceptional. Taapsee Pannu is outstanding who puts in effort and clearly shines as Rani. Aditya Srivastava as the investigating officer is brilliant. I wish the makers could have included more scenes for the exemplary actor. Harshvardhan Rane does fine in a small role. Yamini Das as Rishu's mother brings some humor to the dark murder mystery.
Overall, Haseen Dillruba may not be a perfect who-done-it murder mystery thriller but still has enough juice to keep you entertained. Good 3/5
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vivekc-430122 July 2021
A wonderful and surprising police drama...
RosanaBotafogo10 July 2021
A wonderful and surprising police drama, despite machismo being intrinsic in Indian culture, here we have an almost independent woman, however the cuisine still enslaves many women, but the apex is the mystery, the suspense surrounding her husband's death, murder or not , very engaging, detailed reported, through reports and flashbacks, fantastic, intelligent, engaging...
Surprisingly good
tariqzafar-120205 December 2021
Reading the name I was suspecting a B grade-ish movie but watched it because of good names of Tapsee and Vikrant. And it turned out a fairly engaging movie. Starts with problems faced by a couple in the arranged marriage institution and high expectations of a girl and the actuality she faces and then an extra marital affair and then turns into a mystery all with moments of light hearted comedy in between. The movie feels quite earthly and the mystery builds up well and the ending was not even that predictable. At times you think whats the play of Tapsee's character. The actors perform all well. Both Tapsee and Vikrant have given a great performance and so did the supporting characters. Reminds you of middle class dramas in the past like Sathiya.
Starts great but turn average by the end!
sunilsihag-505632 July 2021
The movie has romance, affair, gray characters, and murder. In an ideal scenario, that makes a delicious combination for a masterpiece!
Alas, what starts as a good romantic thriller - dealing with an arranged marriage - soon turns into a hot mess. Writer fails to handle so many plot elements and falls badly when the Big Reveal comes.
Alas, what starts as a good romantic thriller - dealing with an arranged marriage - soon turns into a hot mess. Writer fails to handle so many plot elements and falls badly when the Big Reveal comes.
Finally A Good Film by Bollywood
abid-868302 July 2021
A new Indian movie on Netflix
DogePelis20155 July 2021
Okayish
aditiawachat2 July 2021
Quite nicee!!
aditisharma-433782 July 2021
Definitely worth a watch
jayeshdave784 July 2021
Loved it because it didn't have lots of mess
vimalsahoo-425212 July 2021
Story was quite simple and a perfect viewer can know the murderer with the movie progresses. Positive thing was they didn't try a lot which would have turned the movie into a mess. Amazing dialogue content. And last but not least exceptional acting by all three actors.
Enjoyable But Drawn Out
Foutainoflife5 July 2021
Weekend watch
saddat-834892 July 2021
Brilliant story, good execution
jkt20063 July 2021
Starts with mutton, ends with mutton.
omair-0558812 July 2021
Not boring one....
m-ramanan4 July 2021
Worst movie....
nikhilthrissur3 July 2021
Confusing!!!!!!
ceeedeee2 July 2021
Boring mess!
whoareyou-251204 July 2021
A dark, edgy, unpredictable crime thriller!
mayankshukla14048 July 2021
It is not easy to review a film that leaves you with mixed feelings. I think Haseen Dillruba worked fine as a dark crime thriller. It is a refreshing take on love, lust and infidelity albeit a darker one. Tapsee Pannu & Vikrant Messey stole the show with excellent performances. The story by Kanika Dhillon had me hooked for the major part and stayed pretty much unpredictable until the climax. The film has flawed characters and is far from perfect but then which film is. Amit Trivedi reliably gives some lovely music which is another positive. The climax is what I found a tad underwhelming. It was extreme and disturbing but then such is love that can make you do eccentric things. Overall a largely satisfying and watchable affair by Vinil Mathew.
Haseen Dillruba
kainatrc2 July 2021
Pagalpan Ki hadd se na gujre...so pyar hi kya h....and movie justifies this line very brilliantly. The twist and turns of the story inspired by a novel is praiseworthy. Excellent acting by Tapsee Pannu,Vikrant Massey and Harshvardhan. I think Tapsee had just nailed it.
One time watch
deekshagovil8 August 2021
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