Khufiya Assessment 3.5/5 & Assessment Score
KHUFIYA is the story of a mole in India’s intelligence company. The yr is 2004. Krishna Mehra (Tabu) works for the Analysis & Evaluation Wing (RAW) and relies in Dhaka. She comes throughout Heena Rehman (Azmeri Haque), who provides to spy for India in change for cash, which she desperately wants for her father’s sickness. Krishna agrees and whereas working together with her, each fall in love. Unknown to Krishna, Heena is distributed on a mission to get rid of Brigadier Mirza (Shataf Figar). Earlier than she will accomplish that, Mirza is knowledgeable of the plan. He eliminates Heena. A number of months later, Krishna’s boss Jeev (Ashish Vidyarthi) learns that Ravi Mohan (Ali Fazal), an worker at RAW, advised Bangladesh about Heena’s involvement, resulting in her dying. His workplace is bugged and that is when the RAW finds out the reality about Ravi. However to assemble extra proof, his home too is riddled with surveillance cameras. Krishna, too, is made part of this operation which she names ‘Brutus’. Whereas spying on them, Krishna learns about Ravi’s bond along with his spouse Charu (Wamiqa Gabbi), son Kunal (Swastik Tiwari) and Ravi’s mom Lalita (Navnindra Behl). On the similar time, Krishna additionally will get the shock of her life when she finds out who Ravi is definitely working for. What occurs subsequent kinds the remainder of the movie.
KHUFIYA relies on the guide ‘Escape To Nowhere’ by Amar Bhushan. The story is without doubt one of the strengths of the movie as it’s totally arresting. Rohan Narula and Vishal Bhardwaj’s screenplay does justice to the excellent plot in hand. The main target is mainly on the characters and the insanity that ensues of their lives. Vishal Bhardwaj’s dialogues are sharp and well-worded.
Vishal Bhardwaj’s route is exemplary and that is one in all his finest works. We’ve got seen movies on this zone like PARMANU (2018), RAAZI (2018), BABY (2015) and even in Hollywood like MUNICH [2005] to call a number of. Due to his execution, one does not consider these movies or draw parallels with them. Not a single second is boring as so much is occurring. A number of twists are surprising and can depart audiences amazed. On the similar time, the way in which the equation between sure characters adjustments is seen to be believed.
On the flipside, a number of developments are complicated. It additionally takes some time to comprehend that the flashback has commenced or ended. A easy textual content like ‘Dhaka – 6 months in the past’ would have been useful. Secondly, the way in which our companies are capable of hoodwink international officers in a number of locations is a bit exhausting to digest. The climax is gripping however may have been extra nail-biting.
KHUFIYA begins with a really memorable scene and units the tone. In case you really feel the movie will drop because the makers would take their time to introduce characters, you’re mistaken. The makers waste no time in explaining the scenario of Ravi. A number of scenes that stand out are Krishna and her group bugging Ravi’s home, Charu dancing to ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Diwani‘, Krishna’s son blasting her mom, and what might be stated because the interval level. Within the second half, the scene the place Ravi argues along with his mom is humorous. The pre-climax and climax are too good.
Talking of performances, Tabu but once more will get to play a meaty function and he or she makes good use of it. There is no false word in her act and as at all times, it’s a pleasure to see her in such difficult elements. Wamiqa Gabbi as soon as once more hits the ball out of the park after her acts in JUBILEE and CHARLIE CHOPRA & THE MYSTERY OF THE SOLANG VALLEY. She is absolutely convincing because the bored housewife who’s at coronary heart a filmy bug and a devastated mom who has misplaced the need to dwell. Here is hoping she continues her nice work as a expertise like hers is uncommon. Azmeri Haque is the shock of the movie. She’s certain to turn out to be a speaking level after the movie’s launch. Ali Fazal will get a bit overshadowed however leaves a mark nonetheless. Navnindra Behl is a much bigger shock of the movie. See it to imagine it! Shataf Figar and Ashish Vidyarthi are first rate. Atul Kulkarni (Shashank) is okay in a particular look. Swastik Tiwari, Lalit Parimoo (Residence Minister Naren Mishra), Rahul Vohra (Wasan), Disney James (Kutty), Jan Graveson (Rachel Mcclane), Meet Vohra (Vikram; Krishna’s son), Virendra Vashisht (Sardar previous man in RAW), Shashi Bhushan (Michael; who’s spying from milk centre), Geeta (Priyanka Setia; Michael’s affiliate), Alexx O Nell (Dr David Langley) and Monica Rae (Langley’s spouse) are nice in small roles. Rahul Ram (Yaar Jogiya) is great.
Vishal Bhardwaj’s music does not have a shelf life however is nicely woven into the narrative. ‘Mat Aana’ is one of the best of the lot adopted by ‘Bujhee Bujhee’ and ‘Mann Na Rangaave’. ‘Tanhaai Hai’ and ‘Naa Hosh Chaley’ are okay. Vishal Bhardwaj’s background rating provides to the fun and thriller.
Farhad Ahmed Dehlvi’s cinematography is commendable. The locales of Alberta are nicely captured. T P Abid’s manufacturing design is detailed. Karishma Sharma’s costumes are life like. The identical applies to Harpal Singh’s stunts. A Sreekar Prasad’s modifying is razor sharp.
On the entire, KHUFIYA is a well-made gripping saga. It really works massive time as a result of intriguing plot, tight screenplay, twists and turns and exemplary performances by Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi.