(According to Aslam Manekiya Haider is a 3 star movie)

In the first few minutes, vishal bhardwaj manages to transport you to srinagar. The stunning visual captured get all the attention, it just looks mesmerizing. The story of Haider, as we know inspired by Hamlet, which completes the filmmaker's shakespearen trilogy. It's set in 1995 at a time when common people in kashmir were picked up by the authorities because they were believed to be militants. Haider's (Shahid Kapoor) father a doctor by profession is picked up and the film follows his journey of finding his father and seeking revenge from those who are responsible. His Mother Gazhala played brilliantly by tabu, has various shades. At one point she is this helpless woman because her husband is picked up by authorities and her house is blown up in front of her eyes. She is a half widow as they address the woman whose husband are missing. But this half widow is not just sitting and crying but also trying to enjoy her life with her brother in low (Kay Kay Menon). When haider returns, he first find out that his father is missing and then he sees his mother and uncle getting cozy. He is Shattered. At some point he does forgive his mother, but can't stand his uncle. Haider's love interest here is Arshia (Shraddha Kapoor) a chirpy reporter who is trying to help haider find his father.
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