Dhokha

a good film but not amazing...yes, it is different and thought-provoking like all mahesh Bhatt films. This film, however, could have been MUCH better. Everyone acted well, direction was great. Cinematography was also good, so where did it lack? The movie was too fast paced. The film should have been at least 2 hours and 30 minutes. It seemed rushed.Too much takes place in the first 30 minutes of the film.Too many questions are asked. Mahesh Bhatts previous film, awarapan, which was directed by Mohit Suri, was brilliant! This film, however, had the potential to be even better than Awarapan since Terrorism is something everyone can relate to. Awarapan was only for people who understand the true Muslim religion. Basically Dhokha is a good film but could have been better. Also, why is there use of many English words in this film? This is a Hindi film and should be totally in Hindi. When they speak English it sounds fake. The film gets a 7 because it is good and the subject is quite meaningful.

Movie start with a good note and promised a lot but story take totally U turned in second half and its a big disaster in the end. I am not sure why they turned that theme of terrorism to one police officer wrong doings. And its been shown that Jihadi are doing this because they have been provoked by society(what is this bullsh*t). I am not denying however that sometimes innocent get caught by police but it happens with everyone not with Muslims alone. Everyone knows that Jihadi had been brainwashed to spread the Islam and to kill Kafir, It doesn't have any link to the injustice. Look at the example of Bangalore Techie guy who was earning handsome money in Yahoo but was a recruiter, and what about the people from everywhere going and fighting for ISIL. If director stick to the subject it can really become master piece but turned out to be a complete disappointment. However all te actors did justice to their performance except Maulana.

I have just recently watched this movie unexpectedly. Never heard about the trailers nor the main actors in it, however the acting done here is far more superior then some known actors! OK so the movie might not be your oh-my-god-its-the-best-movie-ever type, but it has some deep meaning. The direction was great, the storyline was even better! The movie basically deals with the whole Muslims being hated upon in India and how some decide to join the evil side. I know it sounds a bit iffy and makes one not to watch this type of movie, but believe you me...you should. Or at least give it a chance! It's the type of movie that keeps you involved in the story, and makes you interested right till the end. The beginning song is great, the rest are not so bad. I'm giving it a 9 / 10, because not every movie's perfect.

If Daddy does a critically acclaimed "Zakhm", will daughter lag behind? Yes, "Dhokha" seems very much inspired by the former and tried to dish out a product which is a mix of suspense, marriage, communal (dis)harmony, pseudo-secularism and suicide bomber.

Muzammil Ibrahim is not too bad especially the script demands varied emotions. Can act, though woody at times... but hey – not too bad for a newcomer.

Tulip Joshi – one expression. The scene carrying a machine gun in her hand reminds you of a 1980's movie.

Aushima Sawhney – The story could have done away with her character. Does every product from Bhatt camp has to do with extra-marital relationships?

Ashutosh Rana , Anupam Kher, Gulshan Grover – reliable as usual.

Songs by M M Kreem are good.

Finally about Pooja Bhatt, I think she is good as a production controller for she seems to put more effort on bean-keeping thereby killing the creative force required to don the director's hat. Her fallout with the lead actor – is it a mere publicity stunt?

The story-line is very much predictable. While "Dil Se" had delved deeper into the psyche of suicide bomber, "Dhokha" deals the issue at a superficial level.

However it seems the project did initiate with an honest attempt to give an insights into the cause and effects.

"Dhokha" is a frustrating film to watch in some ways. While it earns an 8 from me, I easily could have given it a 9 or possibly a 10. But a few sloppy mistakes in the film simply shouldn't have been there. First, the sound was very poor....sounding like many of the actors were performing in a closet. I have no idea why, but the leading man was dubbed by someone else. Second, in a scene early in the movie a doctor is yelling for blood donors...saying he needed type AB+ blood (which is pretty rare). I am not a doctor but I know folks with AB+ blood can also receive O+, B+ or A+ blood....pretty much most people actually. Third, late in the movie, the hero thinks he's being followed and when he looks behind him, a dark car is behind him on a divided highway....but when seen from any other direction, the road is NOT divided. Sloppy stuff. Yet despite some sloppy work here and there, the movie is still excellent....and you should see it.

Zaid (Muzammil Ibrahim) is an excellent cop and you can see this as he's investigating a terror bombing. But despite doing a great job with both Hindu and Muslim suspects, he soon finds himself a suspect as well! Why? Becauses his wife, it turns out, was the bomber! Zaid could not accept this and is shocked when he's taken into police custody and grilled. When they decide he's innocent, he's still mistrusted and hated...and he's determined to not only prove his innocence but find out why his wife did such a horrible thing.

I wonder how this film played in India. This is because the film not only attacks jihadists but also looks at how unjust police actions often spawn these terror bombers. And, the ending seemed a bit idealistic. But the film had a lot to say and said it very well...and left you feeling that perhaps this cycle might be broken one day. Worth seeing and very compelling.