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Kaamyaab
Critic reviews and ratings
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At a time when meaningful and nuanced roles are being written for character artistes, ‘Kaamyaab’ is a film that stands out for its story and storytelling.
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This ode to the ‘side’ actors is a gem that glitters with the stellar act of the amazing Sanjay Mishra.
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Modestly made, it’s a gentle, light-hearted stroll through Bollywood, a tribute to the numerous nameless faces surrounding its hallowed stars...
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Watch it for its tragi-comic story, as also for Sanjay Mishra’s superlative acting.
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...is a well-deserved tribute to those countless performers relegated to the fringes of every movie poster.
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...Mehta keeps the tone humorous, often satirical, tinged with pathos, and always respectful.
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...is a moving, consistently engaging portrait of an artist as a weathering, weathered man.
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The screenplay is insightful, if not blindingly revelatory. And some of the directorial sleights are commendably in tune with the demands of the material...
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The story of Kaamyaab is infused with emotions, but predictable. Which is why the film feels a bit stretched in places, especially the last scene.
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The film has heart but it doesn’t deliver the emotional heft or depth that a showbiz film like Luck By Chance did because the writing isn’t sharp enough.
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Mehta consciously attempts to sidestep the cliches associated with meta-movies, but eventually succumbs to the lure of the actor staring at his reflection in the mirror and the nightmare about a shoot gone awry.
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...makes you feel sad about the condition of character actors in the movies, but it won't hold you for too long.
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...stays precariously hung between a great idea and lackadaisical execution.
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...is not interested in this discussion. For a movie that highlights the abysmal condition of smaller actors, sustained by audience nostalgia alone, it avoids speaking on the bigger picture.
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