The Critique: Khoya Khoya Chand

Starring Shiney Ahuja, Soha Ali Khan and Rajat Kapoor and directed by talented Sudhir Mishra, KKC was a movie that should have done well but it lacked something that made it just another boring art movie.

The movie is about three people. Shiney as Zafar, Soha as Nikhat and Rajat as Prem Kumar. The movie showcases era of 50s and 60s. Zafar is a writer with exceptional talent. Nikhat is a beautiful wannabe actress and Prem Kumar is a successful actor of the era. Zafar liberates Nikhat from influence of Prem Kumar. But life is not that easy. Prem Kumar is a strong man of industry and knows how to manage his opposition. Zafar faces a lot of problems and almost ruin himself. Nikhat pays back by giving her finest performance in Zafar’s movie Khoya Khoya Chand.

The movie used the era of 50s as the backdrop. It showed how powerful actors of the age used their power to control the lives of less powerful people around; especially the helpless actresses without any background. It also shows how difficult it was to be an actress. The third dimension; Zafar had a very complex life. Lot of darkness and love for Nikhat.

Music was a positive point. Shantanu Moitra did a fine job by recreating the charm of 50s and keeping honesty of composer intact. Scores are good and at least not pick-ups from old melodies.

Movie was good as a package but it lacked the fire that should have been there. It was very slow and story telling lacked the sparkle of Hazaron Khwaishien Aisi, another Sudhir Mishra movie- a brilliant movie. Despite of showcasing nice acting performance and a nice story plot, KKC was a mediocre movie. One should always raise the bar!

For The Reel; Written By: Apoorv ‘Don’ Kushwaha