Ghamasaan:
Ghamasaan is definitely one of those movies that don’t pretend to be perfect and refined. Instead, the movie appears raw but manages to do a pretty good job with its characters and the ego clashes between them.
The movie was directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. Actors who star in this film include Arshad Warsi, Pratik Gandhi, and Ishita Dutta. And the fact is that the cast of actors is definitely one of the advantages of this film, especially taking into account some unpredictability in the performance of these two actors when they appear onscreen together.
One can say for sure that Arshad Warsi is playing in his element. The actor does not have to yell or exaggerate to emphasize himself. Something unpredictable is always in his acting. On the other hand, Pratik Gandhi adds some energy to the scenes with confrontation.
Ghamasaan starts the development of the plot slowly. This may be challenging for you at times because of some slow portions of the plot which you may be tempted to skip because of that.
But the moment the conflict begins to take shape, Ghamasaan becomes a very interesting watch. The movie depends less on twists and surprises and much more on the characters and performances of its actors.
The portrayal by Ishita Dutta is pretty good but I felt that the character itself could have been explored a bit more.
Ghamasaan stands out from the crowd because of the fact that it doesn’t go for a straightforward depiction and doesn’t divide people into black and white. The characters have their own motives and weaknesses and there’s no perfect hero who is trying to solve the conflict that surrounds him/her.
There are a few drawbacks as well. The pacing isn’t perfect and there are moments when the story starts lagging behind but it takes quite a while before you get interested in what is going on in the movie.
All in all, if you like gritty Hindi dramas, interesting characters and good performances, then Ghamasaan is worth a try.
Rating: 3.5/5
Verdict: A gritty and character-driven drama which takes its time but becomes very interesting as soon as the conflict comes alive.
