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This film left me speechless the first time I saw it.

'96 or '97, not sure about the year. But I did go twice to the cinema in as many days to watch this visual and aural treat. DVD somehow does not capture the intensity of this visual narration, though I am guilty of owning one as I write this piece.

The background score, the locales, the dialogs...

Nearly ten years, watched the film 3 dozen times, and I still cannot articulate the words required to describe this piece of genius.

I could hope though, to liken this movie to a very expensive vintage bottle of wine, best enjoyed with one.

P.S. This film is not just another tragic romance. Watch it with a keen eye.

Protagonist - Antagonist. Lucky Ali plays both, swinging from one to the other with subtlety. Is this some typical Bollywood (hate that term....) "hero" - "anti hero" spiel? On the contrary, this is a rather sensitive portrayal of human self deception. Lucky Ali, on his self serving "humble" quest to share his musical knowledge and talent with an aspiring singer before his retirement from the world of music, unwittingly takes on a protégée whose talents, even in their most raw form, surpass his own. The film then bares the darkness prevalent in every human psyche (even if it is the most accomplished artiste) , when the teacher struggles to beat his own student, failing at every attempt and yet learning some very valuable lessons along the way.

This film has the "feel" of a low budget movie. But once you get over that, this film is definitely a good watch. Go right ahead and watch it.....