Road to Ladakh

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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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.

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.