Jigyaasa

Being a Journalist myself from Afghanistan i can very easily relate to the Character Jigyaasa Mathur. After reading so many reviews i purchased this movie from amazon.com and i was really very thrilled by what i saw on my screen.

The film talks about the journey of a Super Star. The story is very well told. The lead actress Hrishita Bhatt performs very well and from her heart. Especially when she becomes manipulating and dominating devilish diva. It makes you believe that how a cruel world can make a Innocent Girl's life so miserable that she becomes so cruel. The camera work of the film is however to be ignored. But it is the film that keeps you Tight and Going.

The film according to me is somewhere related and inspired from the life of Late Actress Jean Seberg. Her lifestyle, Her way of treating men and especially her mysterious death. I saw that everything in this movie Jigyaasa. I have read and researched a lot about Jean Seberg and i found that out in this movie. The only hitch was that Jigyaasa was an Indian film with an Indian Language. But still!! Daring and Gutsy at the same time.

However i will not agree with other viewers comments about this film reminding of GIA. Because this film is the life of an Actress. But yes! It does reminds a lot of Late Jean Seberg!!!

One thing that i liked most about this movie was some very brilliant performances by the players. The film somewhere lacked glossiness that all Indian Films required. The camera work must be totally ignored. The editing was good. However i think that the first half must have been trimmed a little. Too much of explanations did not required.

The second half was good enough and racy. The story telling and direction was simple and good enough. According to me the performance of all the actors especially Hrishitaa Bhatt was daring! The actor who performed Jigyaasa's Mother was simply superb. This film also reminds you of GIA somewhere. But here we get to see the life of a Super Star and in GIA we saw the life of a Super Model. This film also have shades of late actress Jean Seberg. But it is clearly not mentioned i suppose.

A good film with some Brilliant Performances!

I think this film is more of a decent drama of the year 2006. It had some very brilliant performances from the stars like Hrishitaa Bhatt (Who according to me acted very well for the first time).

The only thing that made me sat and watch the whole film was Direction and Story Telling which was pacey.

The serious Hidden Personality/Celebrity attack in the film was hilarious!! Something special to look for!!

The camera work was really boring! I think that this cameraman is a First Time cameraman who does not know the Angels. The editing was really sharp and moving. The music again was a let down.

The actors were Mind Blowing again. The story has the power to keep you a hold of the film. The direction was simple and very decent. Scenes look was again in a decent way handled and did not look vulgar at all. A good film to look for.

Jigyaasa is released today here in theaters. I am a BIG fan of Indian Cinema. Especially of those filled with songs and dance. Though this film Jigyaasa did not have any of it. Still i want to congratulate the Film Maker Faisal Saif for making this bold and controversial film in a convincing way.

I was really moved by the performance of the lead actress Hrishitaa Bhatt. She was just great as from Innocent College Girl to a Vampish Super Star. The story moves in a very thoughtful and provocative manner and then ends up with a sad note.

I don't agree with other comments here because i strongly feel that the climax was Justified well. The climax was really good and acceptable. Full marks to the Director Faisal Saif for pulling off the reality behind BOLLYWOOD (Indian Film Industry). And making such a RAW and ORIGINAL film.

There are films that you see and they leave a mark on you. Jigyaasa is one such films according to me. The film starts with an actress talking to you about her dreams and wishes and suddenly you see the actress is dead. She has committed suicide. Why?? This follows the story of the film.

The Film Maker Faisal Saif is not scared at all by revealing the climax in the opening scene of the movie. Because he thinks that after revealing the climax, He is sure enough to keep you tight to watch this whole film. And he is successful in doing that. Despite of the opening scene, You are curious enough to watch the whole story of Jigyaasa.

According to me this is one of the best Indian films i have ever came across. The Film Maker shows that there's lot more than songs and dances in an Indian film. The film is Bold, Raw, Sensitive, Emotional and Controversial at the same time.