Vishal Bharadwaj is a director to reckon with, he gave us MAQBOOL, OMKARA, KAMINEY great films and produced ISHQIYA which all were fab films, his last outing 7 Khoon Maaf didn't really appeal to all. Maitru is perhaps his first comedy, most of his other films have had light scenes, dialogues, characters which make us laugh at times, but this is mostly a comedy. The first half has several hilarious moments though the story hardly moves, the director spends time establishing the plot, the characters, mileu,etc. Minutes before the interval there is a twist which sadly doesn't really startle you. The second half is more of a satire on agriculture and the going-ons do get predictable but Vishal's touch is evident throughout. The climax does get a bit contrived but is well handled and funny.
Direction by VB is great but overall the film could have been much better. Music is excellent, the title song, Oye Boy Charlie are all in sync, Khamaka is pleasant. Dialogues are fun.
Imran Khan gets away with his romantic image, as in most VB films where characters are rustic, here too he does the same, he does a great job, his haryanvi is good too though at times his diction does seem to mix between his normal accent and haryanvi. Anushka Sharma again reprises her fun to life role, but she is incredible in emotional scenes Pankaj Kapur is outstanding, he steals the show with a flawless performance.Whichever scene he is in, he simply bowls you. Arya Babbar is funny and stupid as the role demands and he leaves a mark. Shabana Azmi is simply superb in a negative role, showing that why she is considered a great actress. Amongst rest Ranveer Shorey is okay in a cameo, rest are all adequate Most being regulars in Vishal's films.
Direction by VB is great but overall the film could have been much better. Music is excellent, the title song, Oye Boy Charlie are all in sync, Khamaka is pleasant. Dialogues are fun.
Imran Khan gets away with his romantic image, as in most VB films where characters are rustic, here too he does the same, he does a great job, his haryanvi is good too though at times his diction does seem to mix between his normal accent and haryanvi. Anushka Sharma again reprises her fun to life role, but she is incredible in emotional scenes Pankaj Kapur is outstanding, he steals the show with a flawless performance.Whichever scene he is in, he simply bowls you. Arya Babbar is funny and stupid as the role demands and he leaves a mark. Shabana Azmi is simply superb in a negative role, showing that why she is considered a great actress. Amongst rest Ranveer Shorey is okay in a cameo, rest are all adequate Most being regulars in Vishal's films.