I went to this movie with simple expectations. I just wanted a few scenes that had a smart screenplay and/or a powerful (energetic) performance. What I got was way better than that. It helped 'Raajneeti' by smartly adapting the script from two of the classics- Mahabharata and The GodFather, but it was so easy to screw up on this front. The output instead was something close to perfection and I bow to Prakash Zha for this.
Thank you Mr. Zha for taking real effort in writing the script. I was particularly impressed that you named your characters smartly like 'Brij Mohan' and 'Bhaskar Sanyal' to show that you had nothing to hide. I hope others take inspiration from you so that Bollywood can come out of mediocrity where it is in.
On performance side, I think everybody did a fabulous job. It is difficult to pick one above the other as all of them shined on the screen with audience left wanting to see more. I was particularly happy to see Manoj Bajpai getting back in form with a role that did justice to his talent.
The direction, cinematography, editing and all the technical elements were top class.
Guys, we have a winner! Please go and watch it.
Warning: It is clearly an adult movie. Please, don't take your kids. This one has violence.