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Awarapan comes from the stables of ace movie mavericks, Mukesh Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt, famous for crafting Bollywood's biggest musical hits, Zeher, Woh Lamhe and Gangster.

Shot in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Pakistan, Awarapan is an intense and compelling drama about love, passion and betrayal with a chart-busting soundtrack that features for the first time an array of top-notch music artistes from Pakistan.

Awarapan tracks the journey of Shivam (Emraan Hashmi), a godless heartbroken boy who has never known or felt love. In order to escape the ghosts of his tragic past, Shivam dedicates himself to serve his gangster boss in Hong Kong with unflinching correctness and loyalty. His boss trusts him enough to ask him to keep an eye on his alluring girlfriend, Reema (Mrinalini Sharma) whom he has kept away from the eyes of his adversaries.

Shivam's heart melts on seeing her innocence and vulnerability, as he is able to draw parallels with his girlfriend from the past (Shreya Saran). The atheist turns into a believer and begins smiling and responding to life. Reema gives Shivam reason to believe that she likes him. Existence begins to blush for Shivam but only till the reality dawns on him that Reema has a secret lover tucked away and was planning to elope with him. Her game was merely a smoke- screen created to gain freedom.

A shattered Shivam is in a dilemma on realizing that he has been heartlessly used - does he inform his boss or does he earn his wrath by helping his unrequited love to achieve the freedom she yearns for? If anything, 'Awarapan' showcases the acting talent of Emraan Hashmi. The actor steps out of his usual chocolate boy image and plays a very serious and intense role with full conviction. He may not be the deadliest looker around, but he sure does know the art of restraining and underplaying his characters. And his performance in 'Awarapan' proves that he is one of the under-rated talents in Bollywood.

Mrinalini Sharma overacts in certain scenes, but manages to play her part fairly well on the whole. Shriya Saran's acting looks very natural. She looks very comfortable playing the brief role she has in the film. Ashutosh Rana is another actor who delivers a superb performance.

Mohit Suri succeeds to a great extent in translating an interesting story on celluloid. There are many scenes and sequences (like confrontation between Emraan and Aaliya's father, or Emraan's final sequence with Ashutosh Rana) that are intelligently conceived. The cinematography is visually appealing and the music (by Pritam) is also good.

On the whole, 'Awarapan' is worth watching once.

Well guys..this is one good movie you are not suppose to miss.a movie which really has a soul in it.the movie begins with a girl(Reema played by Mrinalini Sharma) being kidnapped and is trapped in life where she is a slave to Mittal(played by Ashutosh Rana..who is brilliant),she is in love with someone else but now has to lead a life of a slave to Mittal.Mittal asks Shivam(Emraan Hashmi)to keep an eye on Reema as he doubts whether she is carrying on with some one else.Shivam also has a past where he was in love with Aaliya(Shreya Saran)but was unfortunate to have her love for his entire life.when he meets Reema he remembers Aaliya's words of freedom.Shivam who works for Mittal is being told to kill Reema when he comes to know that she loves someone else.But will Shivam really kill her or will give her freedom?if he has to give her freedom of love then he has to face many consequences.for further story watch the ride of life...Awarapan.and yeah..u will be surprised with Emraan Hashmi's acting as he proves that he can be brilliant too..so enjoy

Awarapan was different, nothing same like other bollywood romantic craps..

There are a few Indian movies which are worth watching like Kalyug, Gangster, Rang De Basanti and this one..

Rating:

Action: 7 out of 10 (John Woo style)

Story: 7 out of 10 (Awesome story with a nice Indian culture touch)

Direction: 8 out of 10 (Mohit Suri did it again)

Originality: 4 out of 10 (Scenes taken from A Bittersweet Life)

Casting: 8 out of 10 (Emraan Hashmi, Ashutosh Rana, Purab and the Paki girl were amazing).

I give it 7 out of 10 overall.

A bittersweet life has come to Bollywood in a better-sweet way.Congratulations ,Vishesh Films,you guys have got a winner this time..The team comprises of one of the sharpest minds in Hindi Cinema in the form of Mahesh Bhatt,a 20-something fantastic director(with 2 hits in his kitty) ,a 20-sumthing actor(who despite giving many hits is still in the B-league),fantabulous music from across the border.After accumulation of all these positive factors, WHAT YOU GET IS a magnificent AWARAPAN ..

A movie that talks about gangsters,human-trafficking,betrayal,love,freedom,God and Atheism. You cant ask for more in those 12 damn reels...The best part of the film is the spiritual vision of the director..just fabulous..Haven't seen such thing in the commercial film segment of Indian cinema.

Emraan Hashmi in his new ChuckNorris-eque look is stunning...This performance will take him in the A+ league of actors..He has proved that his acting is just not about lips..Just damn good..A star is born?? No ,a star's acting abilities have finally stunned the world in Awarapan.

Music is beautiful and the song placements are a masterstroke..

In short,calling it a classic will be blasphemous but calling it a spectacular cinema&bollywood at its best, is no sin... WONDERFUL PAISA WASOOL MOVIE..WATCH IT

Watched the first day first show of it. I went to watch this movie because of Mohit Suri who I think is emerging as one of the very fine directors. Loved his Kalyug and woh lamhe and zehar were also fine. Also the slick promos and haunting music made me go to see it. Really loved it. due credit should be given to Mohit Suri for presenting such a fine heart-touching story. Loved everything from music, performances, cinematography, sound and overall presentation. Music is I believe the finest work of PRITAM yet. This soundtrack shows his extreme potential. Biggest Surprise package in the movie is Emraan Hashmi who was never known for his acting histrionics but awarapan should change that. He portrays the intensity of the depth of the character with utmost ease but credit for this should also be given to Mohit Suri. Even the rest of the cast is has done very well. Technically the film is of international standards. All in all a must see!