Sur: The Melody of Life

That's the movie for you. I always admired music of this movie but never got a chance to watch it. I watched it today and regrated why I missed this for so many years. That's a brilliant piece of work by Tanuja Chandra, topped up by great Nida Fazli lyrics and another great M. M. Kreem scores. Lucky Ali always had his limitations but here, he is unbelievable, I never expected such a refined performance from him. Gauri Karnik got her opportunity but failed. Other artists supported well. This movie definitely deserves a watch.

I am still in awe of the realism and heart-touching emotions portrayed in this movie! Absolutely stunning! Lucky Ali portrayed the restless music teacher with more than just a tinge of jealousy in him to perfection. Gauri was great, reminding me of a Kajol/Kangana hybrid with great emoting and acting ability. I am a teacher myself, and the final few dialogues from Ali regarding teachers being kingmakers, and not kings themselves, hit home pretty succinctly. I had tears well up in my eyes at various points throughout the movie, and the portrayal of frail human emotions and insecurities was beautifully done. The music is soul- touching and melodious. Who can forget the timeless classic' Aa Bhi Ja" from Lucky Ali and the female singer? A Must-watch!

One of its kind, best story, songs, actors' performance. Very underrated art evergreen movie. Teacher - student relation and Jealousy showed in a new angle . Must watch. Every song is so passionate and beautiful meaningful lyrics. It has been 20 years to this masterpiece still no other movie has been made quite like it or even on subject near it.

One of its kind, best story, songs, actors' performance. Very underrated art evergreen movie. Teacher - student relation and Jealousy showed in a new angle . Must watch. Every song is so passionate and beautiful meaningful lyrics. It has been 20 years to this masterpiece still no other movie has been made quite like it or even on subject near it.

Tanuja Chandra is back after showing her directorial skills in Dushman and Sangharsh, this time she chooses a more original topic... that of a teacher and a student and how the student's success makes the teacher jealous.

Lucky Ali, as the music teacher gives a power-packed polished performance... but hey after all he's Mahmood's son Gauri Karnik is another performance to watch out for... all the people: Simone Singh, Achint Kaur, Ehsan Khan, Harsh Vasisht and Divya Dutta give excellent performances.

The movie just touches your heart and you can't help but watch it again.

60% of the movie's credit goes to the genius composer, M.M. Kreem (Zakhm, Jism, Criminal) who yet again delivers... and what compositions! All the tracks are brilliant with "Aa Bhi Jaa" needing special mention...

Overall a film you must experience.... Simple and straight from the heart!

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.....