Road to Ladakh (2003) User Reviews

Somewhat worse than a student film

[alvinjai · 1/10 · 3 May 2021]

There is literally nothing good about this film. The acting, directing, cinematography, sound design/recording and script are all poor. However, if you still insist on watching this film, you will see Irrfan Khan trying desperately to save a sinking ship. Even the eternal beauty of Ladakh couldn't save this film.

One star because no option for zero star

[kadyansunil · 1/10 · 22 July 2022]

So ugly film about a heavenly place. Rubbish, absurd are soft words while describing it. Even a good actor can do nothing when producer director have filthy ideas in minds.

Thrill, adventure, romance and suspense, all neatly packed together

[murtaza_mma · 8/10 · 1 February 2016]

SPOILER: Recently discovered Road to Ladakh on Netflix India. The strange chemistry that Irrfan Khan and Koel Purie share is riveting to watch: their intense love-making sequence towards the end of the film simply blows one away.

It's because of films like Road to Ladakh that Irrfan succeeded in establishing himself as a versatile actor. It's a treat to see him talk so less and communicate mostly through his eyes--a hallmark of a great actor. As for Koel, she shows us that she is actually a better actress than a television show host.

There is thrill, adventure, romance and suspense on offer, all neatly packed together. At a runtime of just 50 minutes, Road to Ladakh is quite a commendable attempt on the part of the indie filmmaker Ashvin Kumar. Highly recommended!

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Short n crisp

[drvidhijainmicro · 8/10 · 8 September 2018]

I was quite surprised to see the lack of reviews for this brilliant film. The story is so short it could easily have been a tv episode. Dialogues are few and far between. Yet, there is not a single empty moment in the film. The background score (resembles Gupt for some reason!) keeps a steady rhythm. The viewer slowly makes assumptions about the mismatched couple. Until the end when the tables turn on the predator & prey. Smart stuff!