Written by
Sivapriya Anand
Review for the film "
Haddi"
Runtime:
02 Hour 14 Minutes
OTT Release:
07-09-2023
CAST & CREW
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Haddi is a 2023 Hindi crime-drama. The movie is directed by Akshat Ajay Drama, produced by Zee Studios and distributed by Zee5.
Piyush Puty
Born on May 8, 1987, in Odisha, Piyush Puty is the >> Read More...
heads cinematography, while
Tanya Chhabria
Tanya Chhabria is a film editor in Bollywood. She >> Read More...
handles editing. Rohan-Rohan composes the music. The movie stars
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born in Budhana in Muzaffa >> Read More...
and
Anurag Kashyap
Born on 10th September 1972, Anurag Kashyap has es >> Read More...
in lead roles.
Plot
Haddi, a transgender woman, navigates the seedy and gritty criminal underbelly of Delhi in her quest to avenge her family by exacting revenge on a menacing influential politician with ties to the underworld.
Star performance
Siddiqui delivers a stellar performance in his portrayal of a transgender woman with a tragic past who is shunned by society. His performance is one of the highlights of the movie and helps pull it together as a beautiful work of cinema.
Analysis
Haddi is a violent, obscure, cinematic attempt at reaffirming and making way for diverse gender identities in today’s social landscape. It plays out like a message for gender inclusivity delivered through non-stereotypical ways, especially in Hindu society. A transgender woman forays deep into Noida’s shadowy underworld, coming across gangsters and such. Although Haddi’s thirst for revenge against the man who destroyed her family could be viewed as empowering, it falls short of the required sentiment. Instead, her descent into the seedy, criminal underbelly is glamorized In a negative light. One might even go so far as to say Haddi’s motives and subsequent actions seem so jarringly and fundamentally evil particularly because of existing stereotypes against non-binaries in Indian society. It might not succeed in imparting the profound message it sets out to, but it is quintessentially the perfect revenge drama. The noir cinematic style in which the movie is executed lends a distinctive, subjective aspect that aligns perfectly with the gritty and menacing storyline. It’s a dark movie about dark people, and if you can look past the lethargic and flawed plot devices, you’ll find that Haddi is the kind of film that stays with you long after you’ve finished it.
What’s there
What’s Not There
Verdict
Haddi is a revenge drama that set out to impart a empowering message about gender identity but ended up delivering a different vibe altogether. There are various generic revenge tropes that are used throughout the movie, and the characters don’t seem very well-developed either. Even with these flaws, Haddi is still appreciable. The thematic style, it’s noir setting, the suffering: everything works in it’s favour to establish it as a well-executed crime drama.
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