Ritu's Reviews

From as far back as I can recall, Nagesh Kukunoor has not made a poor film. His films may not be many in quantity, but they do boast of quality. After Iqbal, his latest eye-opener is Dor…dekhi ye ke dor aapko bhand ke rakhti hai ke nahin…

Reportedly based on a true to life incident, Dor in one word is beautiful. Not only is it the story of a beautiful friendship, but also it’s been complimented by beautiful cinematography that breathes life and has been beautifully executed. The two radiant belles, Gul Panag and Ayesha Takia, carry the film with grace on their delicate shoulders. But that’s not to say they did it on their own. Noteworthy director Nagesh Kukunoor provides clear direction of how and where to take the film.
A film for mature audiences, the sensitive subject will not appeal to the masses. Those with an appreciation for offbeat cinema and an affinity for artistic visuals are likely to feel a kinship. Dor runs on two tracks that eventually tie up as one in an unusual way. An interesting saga, the challenge it faces is the intial pull. It takes time to actually get in to the story and roll with the motions. The lethargic pace sets risk of losing effectiveness. But the powerful and sensible dialogues paired with hard-core performances full of conviction, don’t falter in momentum.
Nagesh has truly extracted the best from his leading ladies. Ayesha Takia is innocent and endearing with the right amount of vulnerability. Gul Panag comes across very confident, portraying her character with strength. Both females look gorgeous in their de-glamorized roles, staying truly authentic to their character. Adding energy is the sincere and talented Shreyas Talpade.
Catering to the demands of the script, the musical score tells a story while moving along events simultaneously. Technically the film will be applauded for its finesse. Muneesh Sappal pays full attention to art direction preserving the look of Rajasthan and Himmachal Pardesh as captured by the lens.
Writer and Director Nagesh Kukunoor yet again accomplishes escorting a film to its fine completion. Unfortunately it may not be a widely popular film, but Nagesh’s core audience will be proud of his work. Dor is a compelling story, deep for the masses and exclusively for the classes with Ritu's 3 stars.

The story in this Dor will keep you tied. It’s moving in its own way.