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The movie Waiting is about two people who are in no way connected to each other.  What is common between the two is that both are fighting an ordeal, and are g

Waiting Movie Review

Waiting Movie Review Hindi Movie Review
Review for the film " Waiting"
Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 27-05-2016
Genre: Drama
3.5 / 5.00
3.51 / 5.0

The movie Waiting is about two people who are in no way connected to each other.  What is common between the two is that both are fighting an ordeal, and are gripped by the fear of losing their loved ones.  The two happen to come across each other in the hospital where their loved ones are admitted. The moving scenes showing these two – one an elderly male and another young female – are deeply moving.   Naseeruddin Shah Naseeruddin Shah is an experimental actor and asso >> Read More... and Kaliki Koechlin’s performances have the potential to draw repeat audiences to the theaters.  Let us see how the movie has fared.
 

Plot:

Kalki Koechlin Kalki Koechlin is a famous film actress, model and >> Read More... is a young woman, and the fate wreaks havoc on her life.  Her husband has met with an accident, and he is battling for life in the hospital.  Naseeruddin Shah’s wife is in the hospital and is lying in a coma for almost eight months. Both of the characters develop a friendship, and their conversations in the movie keep the audiences alert and watching.  

Star Performances: 

Kalki Koechlin plays the role of Tara in the movie, and her character is such that she takes stock of the reality.  Naseeruddin Shah is Shiv in the movie, and although illusory, he sticks on to the hope that his wife will wake up someday or other.  Shiv is a very intelligent person who gives hope to Tara from what he has known. He is the one she could rely upon as he is a well-informed elderly person.  There is the generation gap between Kalki Koechlin and Naseeruddin Shah and the performances by the two gives heartwarming moments to the audiences.   Both have done their roles brilliantly, and their conversations keep the audiences glued to their seats.  The other supporting roles have been done by Rajat Kapoor Rajat Kapoor was born on 11 th February 1961, in D >> Read More... , Arjun Mathur Arjun Mathur is an Indian actor and was born on 18 >> Read More... , Ratnabali Bhattcharjee and Suhasini Maniratnam Suhasini Maniratnam was born on 15th August 1961 i >> Read More... .  Their roles have been etched out beautifully. 

Analysis: 

The story is as simple as it is. Although the story deals with a grim situation, there are plenty of light moments in it.  There are philosophical notes in the movie, but the story is well-balanced and does not make the audience ponder on philosophy excessively.  The two characters have different approach to treatment to their loved ones.  Shiv wants the doctors to perform surgery on his wife, and Tara hesitates to put her husband through an operation.  These moments bring tears, and there are several such moments in the movie.  The movie shows the actors in a wordy duel with doctors. Along with these, the story has moments in it portraying fleeting relationships. 

What is there? 

  • The movie’s plot is very simple, and the screenplay has a far-reaching impact.
  • Performances by all the artists in the movie are wonderful.

What is not there?

  • There are some stereotyped scenes in the movie.
  • Some scenes showing infidelity do not fit into the picture well. 

Verdict

The movie is a fine blend of emotions and is the best choice for a weekend entertainment. 


 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Waiting"?

Drama


Who directed "Waiting"?

Anu Menon


What is the duration of "Waiting"?

1 Hour 35 Minutes


When was "Waiting" released?

27-05-2016

Cast & Crew


Who is the supporting cast in "Waiting"?

Arjun Mathur, Rajat Kapoor, Rajeev Ravindranathan, Ratnabali Bhattacharjee, Suhasini Maniratnam


Who composed the music for "Waiting"?

Mikey McCleary

Storyline


What is the plot of "Waiting"?

Plot revolves around Drama, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Waiting"?

3.5


What are the audience ratings for "Waiting"?

3.51

Music


Who sang the songs in "Waiting"?

Various artists like Anushka Manchanda, Nikhil D Souza

Additional


Is "Waiting" suitable for all ages?

Yes, it's rated UA


Who is the editor of "Waiting"?

Apurva Asrani, Nitin Baid


Who wrote the dialogues for "Waiting"?

Anu Menon, Atika Chohan, James Ruzicka


Who is the production designer of "Waiting"?

Prajakta Ghag


What is the name of the choreographer who worked on the songs in "Waiting"?

Shampa Gopi krishna

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