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Jealousy and infidelity conspire to destroy a marriage in this Bollywood drama. University professor Antara (Aishwarya Rai) meets a young student who makes no secret of his attraction to her, much to the fury of her husband, writer Shaukat (Sanjay Dutt). In the grip of writer's block though, Shaukat allows his wife to indulge the student's passion, hoping to use the affair as source material for his new novel. When the attraction between the two grows ever more serious, Shaukat struggles to remove the young student from his life and from his novel, as fact and fiction grow increasingly intertwined.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well done complex psychological piece which I 'appreciated' rather than 'enjoyed'
28 Jun 2009
By Lyn
Format:DVD
Shabd is about a married novelist (Sanjay Dutt). His first book was hailed as brilliant but his second one panned for not being 'real' enough. He has had a 2 year dry spell since. To get 'real' he decides to encourage a friendship between his wife (Aishwarya Rai) and a new young teacher at her work (Zayed Khan) and write a novel based on his imagination of unfolding events and judicious questioning and guiding of his trusting wife. He is adept at mind games and she gets caught up in them. 'Real' and fiction start to get confused and the writer starts to unravel believing he is writing the 'real' events in a God-like way. Wife still loves him and the young guy wants to marry the wife (not knowing she is married till near the end)....
This isn't a movie I would say was 'enjoyable' but it was interesting and well done. It actually had a more 'real' ending (to an extent) rather than a Bollywood one (though I would have found a more Bollywood ending more emotionally satisfying). It is close to an art piece and, while there are some songs adding to the emotional buildup, it isn't a song and dance type Bollywood. It is slick and modern and often tortured emotions are played out.
Sanjay and Aishwarya are both excellent. It may be the best I've seen him do (though I cant say I've explored his movies much). Unfortunately Zayed is miscast and it is a bit unbelievable that Ash's feelings would drift towards him. The script is interesting (though a few scenes at the end dragged a bit when they'd made their point) and cinematography good too..
This tends to get average ratings elsewhere on the Net- though some have been a bit more generous here and there. I'm glad I watched it but it's probably one I wont revisit.
This isn't a movie I would say was 'enjoyable' but it was interesting and well done. It actually had a more 'real' ending (to an extent) rather than a Bollywood one (though I would have found a more Bollywood ending more emotionally satisfying). It is close to an art piece and, while there are some songs adding to the emotional buildup, it isn't a song and dance type Bollywood. It is slick and modern and often tortured emotions are played out.
Sanjay and Aishwarya are both excellent. It may be the best I've seen him do (though I cant say I've explored his movies much). Unfortunately Zayed is miscast and it is a bit unbelievable that Ash's feelings would drift towards him. The script is interesting (though a few scenes at the end dragged a bit when they'd made their point) and cinematography good too..
This tends to get average ratings elsewhere on the Net- though some have been a bit more generous here and there. I'm glad I watched it but it's probably one I wont revisit.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By tp215
Format:DVD
I must admit, I failed to enjoy this film, its different to say the least. Perhaps if you dont want the so typical Bollywood style movies then you might like this.
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2.9 out of 5 stars
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Worth Watching
27 Sep 2009
By Jennifer Hopfinger
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A megalomaniacal writer is an intriguing basis for a story, and actor Sanjay Dutt nails the role with aplomb. He and actress Aishwarya Rai, who plays his wife, are a powerful onscreen pair, and the intense interaction between the two--both in their love scenes and their dialogue--is the highlight of the film. Sanjay's character, Shaukat, is an award-winning novelist who prods his wife Antara, a college professor, into having an affair with her colleague, Yash (played by Zayed Khan), so he can use the experience as material for a new book. His selfish manipulation of his wife and her willing participation in such a cruel emotional game--in which they all suffer, but Yash is the only innocent victim--is riveting. However, there are two glaring problems with the film. First, Yash is far too immature to be convincing as a college professor or the love interest of a sophisticated woman. Second, since Yash and Antara work together and Antara is married to a famous writer, it isn't believable that she would be able to keep her marital status a secret from her lover, which is essential to the plot. - The Bollywood Ticket: The American guide to Indian movies (Subscribe: The Bollywood Ticket)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Shabd
30 Jun 2009
By M. Siedenburg
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This was not a movie that i would recommend. It was dark, slow moving and i did not care for the plot. I have loved Aishwarya Rai in other movies but this one got passed on.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well done complex psychological piece which I 'appreciated' rather than 'enjoyed'
28 Jun 2009
By Lyn
- Published on Amazon.com
Shabd is about a married novelist (Sanjay Dutt). His first book was hailed as brilliant but his second one panned for not being 'real' enough. He has had a 2 year dry spell since. To get 'real' he decides to encourage a friendship between his wife (Aishwarya Rai) and a new young teacher at her work (Zayed Khan) and write a novel based on his imagination of unfolding events and judicious questioning and guiding of his trusting wife. He is adept at mind games and she gets caught up in them. 'Real' and fiction start to get confused and the writer starts to unravel believing he is writing the 'real' events in a God-like way. Wife still loves him and the young guy wants to marry the wife (not knowing she is married till near the end)....
This isn't a movie I would say was 'enjoyable' but it was interesting and well done. It actually had a more 'real' ending (to an extent) rather than a Bollywood one (though I would have found a more Bollywood ending more emotionally satisfying). It is close to an art piece and, while there are some songs adding to the emotional buildup, it isn't a song and dance type Bollywood. It is slick and modern and often tortured emotions are played out.
Sanjay and Aishwarya are both excellent. It may be the best I've seen him do (though I cant say I've explored his movies much). Unfortunately Zayed is miscast and it is a bit unbelievable that Ash's feelings would drift towards him. The script is interesting (though a few scenes at the end dragged a bit when they'd made their point) and cinematography good too..
This tends to get average ratings elsewhere on the Net- though some have been a bit more generous here and there. I'm glad I watched it but it's probably one I wont revisit.
This isn't a movie I would say was 'enjoyable' but it was interesting and well done. It actually had a more 'real' ending (to an extent) rather than a Bollywood one (though I would have found a more Bollywood ending more emotionally satisfying). It is close to an art piece and, while there are some songs adding to the emotional buildup, it isn't a song and dance type Bollywood. It is slick and modern and often tortured emotions are played out.
Sanjay and Aishwarya are both excellent. It may be the best I've seen him do (though I cant say I've explored his movies much). Unfortunately Zayed is miscast and it is a bit unbelievable that Ash's feelings would drift towards him. The script is interesting (though a few scenes at the end dragged a bit when they'd made their point) and cinematography good too..
This tends to get average ratings elsewhere on the Net- though some have been a bit more generous here and there. I'm glad I watched it but it's probably one I wont revisit.
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