Iqbal

Ironically, the brand equity of big film producing companies always takes a nose dive when films like Tashan, Kal Kisne Dekha....It's a completely chaotic story that keeps hurtling towards doom from the word go.....And if that wasn't atrocious enough, there is Jaaved Jaffrey, again a fine actor, playing a completely kitschy Kareena to Talpade's Karisma..... ... Full Review

nurture and allow it to flower to its fullest potential.....In any case, inspite of a highly predictable storyline, I loved every frame of it!....Anything I say is less for this amazingly talented actor.....The ideal ideal , Kapil Dev, playing the camoe role of the 'selector' makes for the hope element in the film, providing the squeeky-clean possibility..... ... Full Review

In Nagesh Kukunoor's recent hit `Iqbal,' "everything had to look realistic. The shadowy manthrikappura and the song sequences wherein some of Raja Ravi Varma's paintings were recreated on celluloid by Kavya Madhavan and Prithviraj mesmerise viewers with their attention to detail and superb lighting effects. ... Full Review

But Shweta Prasad who plays Iqbal's doting kid sister steals every scene from Talpade.....If Iqbal's rapport with his coach is devoid of surprising moments, it's also heartwarming enough to make youforget its lack of newness.....the storytelling shines beyond therealm of the familiar.....Substance doesn't sit uneasily over Iqbal.....Shreyas Talpade is more than adequate as the unspoken and yet highly expressive protagonist..... ... Full Review

Nagesh Kukunoor should be a happy man now as 'Iqbal' bridges a gap between so called offbeat films and commercial cinema. Another good factor about the movie is that never once is the character of Iqbal shown to be helpless and dependant on others for his well being. ... Full Review

But Shweta Prasad, who plays Iqbal's doting kid sister, steals every scene from Talpade.....If Iqbal's rapport with his coach is devoid of surprising moments, it's also heart warming enough to make you forget its lack of newness.....d, but nonetheless charming characters.....Substance doesn't sit uneasily over "Iqbal".....the storytelling shines beyond the realm of the familiar..... ... Full Review

Both the team displayed good talent and stamina in a well-balanced match. This is surely good for Indian cricket one would be tempted to say. and Iqbal Siddiqui in the first Test against the tourists has only added to the problems of the selectors ... Full Review

Although he was not the main lead, but yet this imposter played his part with immaculate perfection. Here's one star who has the capacity to get noticed due to his acting skills and not the fluff one usually associates with a Bollywood hero.... ... Full Review

And Iqbal shapes up well. One good thing about the movie Iqbal is that it doesnt make you pity the handicap of the protagonist. He takes Iqbal under his wing, teaches the young boy the intricacies and technicalities of good bowling. ... Full Review

On the whole, 'Iqbal' is a good film to be watched by the youngsters though lovers of masala flicks may be disappointed to see all the preaching from Mohit for his protégé Iqbal in the film. Subhash Ghai deserves an ovation for coming out with a film that feels the pulse of youngsters. ... Full Review