Antardwand

Just mesmerizing...as captivating as Masaan...Hindi parallel cinema at its most ethereal form.

One of the best movies on social issues, especially based on rural India. Shows the harsh truth with commendable performances from everyone.

The songs could have been avoided & the movie could have been made a bit less dramatic. Otherwise this is a very well made film, needs to be watched by more people.

What worked: The movie deserves a praise for the topic and adds more authenticity because it is based on a true story. It is shocking to explore this movie as a viewer, with all the decisions made, psychological trauma and lives destroyed in the name of ego and stubbornness, normalizing in the name of well wishes. The reason this movie works is the screenplay and the issue it portrayed. It's a fine movie overall. What did not work: The backstory of the boy felt repetitive and overly done. Some of the scenes were overly glorified and glamorized which made the movie an average good movie rather than a great movie that it could have been. Final verdict: recommended, for its daring subject

Antardwand takes us to the rural heartland of Bihar portraying a story of groom kidnapping. It is not a regular subject in films and to be able to showcase it with such authenticity deserves a lot of credit. Sushil Rajpal tells a story through the characters and situations which look so raw and real. Groom kidnapping was rampant during a period and it adversely impacted the lives of the groom, the bride and more often their families. Marriages are not meant to be forcefully imposed and the tragedy which follows is very well presented here. How the voices of women were suppressed by the male members of her family leading to traumatic experiences for both groom and bride was rightly expressed. Not many film makers will have the guts or creativity to touch this issue makes the film all the more special and unique. However, the film was also predictable in parts which might be because of the anticipation. It definitely touched a chord with a million hearts. It will also encourage the new age film makers to experiment and explore social issues through their thought-provoking stories and spread awareness among the masses.

I did not hear about this movie, just found out in the list of YRF movies on Youtube and saw good rating on IMDb so decided to watch.

From the beginning the movie is just too good. Just 1 hour47 min movie , doesn't drag or doesn't bore you. Not long list of songs except a couple which forwards the story. Except couple of supporting actors, all actors justifies their role and have done very good work.

Only thing that I didn't like about the movie was ending because I was dying to see the things that happens after the end(at least very much curious as to what has happened to the girl who has gone through this in real life).

Since the movie is based on true incidents it would shake you from within to see the such dark place do exist in the Indian map till date.

Sure watch for those who like movies based on real incidents.