Ijaazat

 (1988)

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Ijaazat
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  • Plot: Mahendra is in love with Maya and would like to marry her. But Maya is a woman of the 20th century, who does not believe in marriage, but would like to continue having a relationship. Mahendra's family pressures him into getting married, and he finally gives in and marries another... Read more

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A great film
Jan 10, 1999
cera
Ijaazat has a very real and wonderful story with absolutely excellent performances by Rekha and Naseeruddin Shah, and superb direction by Gulzar. This film is highly recommended. One wonders where such talent lies today, films like this keep one living... Read more at imdb.com
A movie with a love story to remember
Jun 10, 2005
deepak nobeen
One of the most touching love stories which leaves the heart yearning for more to see the love tangle....with an ultimate solution!The song MERA KUCHH SAMAAN PADA HAI reveals the cravings of a young heart.Definitely a must see movie.Nassiruddin shah... Read more at imdb.com
The movie draws very strong performances from the three main characters Nasrudeen Shah, Rekha, and Anuradha Patel. This is an oft touched topic, and the story IS slightly off-beat for 'those times'. The melancholy that pervades the night at the... Read more at imdb.com
Gulzar's poetic masterpiece
Apr 24, 2007
kunalsen_7684
What is it about? The story is a love triangle between Mahinder (Nasseruddin Shah), Sudha (Rekha) and Maya (Anuradha Patel). Mahinder is an ostensibly ordinary photographer. Sudha is his equally ordinary, understated and understanding wife. Maya is Mahinder's sensitive, enigmatic,... Read more at imdb.com
ijaazat is gulzar at its best. the film takes off from the moist surreal world of dripping branches with panchamda's out of this world music right into the heart of the characters. this kind of love we have left behind... Read more at imdb.com
Not your standard Hindi movie
Mar 23, 2000
ngarg
Great plot. Great acting. Lots of symbolism. Really well filmed for its time. Some of my favorite songs. This isn't your usual Hindi movie. It doesn't have an elaborate set. No dance scenes, much less elaborate ones. It doesn't have... Read more at imdb.com
Brilliant in its simplicity
Nov 24, 2004
shireennoble
Gulzar's Ijaazat is easily the benchmark for Indian movies. The story, script and the surprise element in the movie is beyond comparison. The direction is superb with the added magic of mind blowing songs--music and lyrics. What I liked best... Read more at imdb.com
Film set to poems
Aug 13, 2002
sraopence
Ijaazat is an unusual movie in the sense that it sees poetry in ordinary lives and events. The synopsis is fairly simple: A man marries a woman recommended by his family, even though he has a soft spot for another... Read more at imdb.com
Beautiful Poetry
May 22, 2007
The_Flesh_Eating_Vegan
'Ijaazat' was like a remarkable anthology full of beautiful poetry. There are some wonderful poetry recited by the actors but the film itself is a colourful poem: the characters, the music, the story...all poetry. Directed by a poet himself, Gulzar,... Read more at imdb.com
Excellent portrayal of emotions.
Mar 28, 2000
venkatdesai
I suggest this movie for all those people who are or were in love at some point in time in their lives.This is Gulzar at his best.Naseeruddin, Rekha and Anuradha Patel have done a splendid job with Panchamda's music providing... Read more at imdb.com

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