IMDB Ratings: 7.9/10
Cast: Alia Bhatt, Randeep Hooda, Durgesh Kumar
Director: Imtiaz Ali
Producer: Imtiaz Ali, Sajid Nadiadwala
Writers: Imtiaz Ali
Genres: Drama | Romance
Country: India
Language: Hindi | Nepali
Release Date: 21 February 2014
Music Director: A R Rahman
Singers: A R Rahman, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shweta Pandit, Alia Bhatt, Sultana Nooran, Jyoti Nooran, Jonita Gandhi, Kash, Krissy, Suvi Suresh, Zeb
Lyricist: Irshad Kamil, Sant Kabir, Kash, Krissy
Music Company: T-Series
Imitiaz Ali is back and this time with a refreshing theme an unexplored genre that is yet to be discovered by any other filmmaker. Be it Love Aaj Kal, Socha Na Tha or Jab We Met, every time the filmmaker has touched a new theme, breezing treatment and a novel concept and proves his mettle again and again. He now become one of the most sought after film makers of today. He always explored new and refreshing attributes in all his movies that the audiences love and appreciate.
Story Idea: The film is a about two characters. A wealthy Delhi based family is preparing for the wedding of their daughter Veera played by Alia Bhatt, the whole atmosphere represents a big-fat wedding of Delhi. The night before the wedding when everyone sleeps, the bride to be Veera decides to go on a long drive with her fiancé. Just a few minutes’ drive comes the turn when they witness robbery and shootout. Before everyone could understands the situation Veera got kidnapped while her fiancé sits inside the car and looking all the happenings helplessly. Then comes the journey of Veera with her unknown kidnapper ( Randeep Hooda). After such an unusual and power-packed opening the film takes you to the journey through the highways of the northern India covering the states of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and finally Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
The visuals are pure, the theme is so authentic, and there is so much energy and soul in the film. From the truck out on highways, roadside dhabas, the amazing supporting cast and at the same time the menacing presence and voice of leader of group Mahabir played by Randeep. The film is about two very memorable performances that take you down a wonderful journey of their internal lives their anguish. Highway is not at all an easy ride it takes you a breezy ride, full of fresh air that and new sights.
Movie Review: Imtiaz Ali’s Highway starts with a bang. It is a story of two characters belongs to two different backgrounds played by Randeep Hooda and Alia Bhatt and the whole film is about their journey. In his latest venture he use travel like artistry and take audiences to unexplored destinations of northern India and through this journey the characters explore their life. The idea is new, sketching of characters is amazing and beauty of visuals makes it delightful journey. Alia is a perfect casting for Veera and she portrays the character with full honesty and conviction and shines in her performance. Accolades must go to Hooda as well for his balanced portrayal of Mahabir, a violent man with a seemingly impenetrable exterior. The supporting cast is perfect and has delivered a tight performance.
Music Review: The music album of Highway is a combination of Imtiaz Ali, A R Rahman and lyricists Irshad Kamil and thus the expectations are high rise. It is a story about a girl who tastes freedom for the very first time in her life, so one can’t expect item numbers in the music album. The soundtracks are situational and have a classy appeal. The songs make you feel free spirited and are soulful.
