Maqbool

 (2004)
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| Aug 15, 2009
Hindustan Times
Given the director's unfortunate commercial track-record with gems like Maqbool and Omkara , I really hope this time, 'Vishal overcome!....Given the director's unfortunate commercial track-record with gems like Maqbool and Omkara , I really hope this time, 'Vishal overcome!....Humour is supreme.....Few plots have so exhilaratingly been laid out with such precise rhythm and inter-cuts..... ... Full Review
| Feb 01, 2006
Desicritics.org, India
Maqbool is easily one of contemporary cinema's masterful creations. The slow sinking of Maqbool across the mirror finally taking his fate in, with nary a word spoken is a masterpiece, but well I am essentially belittling it by talking about it. ... Full Review
| Jan 30, 2004
Rediff India
Maqbool is a visual gallery that is an intelligent blend of dark, tragic overtones and comic, satirical undertones. So when the -- cinematically well conceptualised and executed -- murder happens, all Maqbool can do is surrender to fate's whims and suffer its consequences. ... Full Review
| Jan 12, 2004
Sify
may be an asset for the lovers of Indian classical music.....Rakesh Pandit, Sabir Khan and Dominque give him ample support..... ... Full Review

Bollyvista
Nimmi, his young mistress, finds the majestic Maqbool more charming, and decides to use the ambitious gangster to get rid of her paramour. ... Full Review

Bollyvista
This film is a must-see for the sheer pleasure of watching the best of our actors coming together in one film. The intensity of their performances makes the film engrossing and is an example of how brilliant and natural performers can elevate a film from its run-of-the-mill status. ... Full Review

Smash Hits, India
Maqbool' will be liked by all patrons of good cinema....Maqbool' is a masterpiece on many accounts.....So let the reels unreel this classic cult film in 'Maqbool'.....he knows cinema better than those who sought from him to compose odd songs in their films, which Vishal declined to do..... ... Full Review

Upperstall.com
Vishal Bharadwaj's take off on Macbeth and The Godfather - Maqbool shows that a good, sensible film can indeed be made within Hindi commercial cinema parameters. The performances in the film are extraordinary. Tabu is as good as ever. ... Full Review