Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Movie Review

It's a game of chess played between two shrewd opponents. Each move is countered by either a pawn or check-mated with a Bishop. The King makes his calculated move while the Queen can go kaboom. Right from the first scene, you know you are settling in for something special from Tigmanshu Dhulia. And the director doesn't disappoint.The tone, tenor, background score and plot. Yes plot, moves smoothly. Like a game of chess, it engages the viewer, making you think or rather keeps you guessing of what to expect next. There's no genius in this work of art. It's simply a genius displaying his craft. You often hear people saying, keep it simple. But in reality, it's not that simple to keep it simple. Simply said, it can be kept simple only if you know the terrain you are venturing into and Tigmanshu Dhulia began as a casting director.

He casts his keen eye detailing every actor assigned to the role. No overacting. Just simple following of orders from the director who knows exactly or how much he wants from the character. Each frame is a joy and he never indulges in falling in love with his work. The length is perfect, editing crisp, dialogues razor sharp and interspersing of scenes between dialogues to give you a complete picture, a revelation.

There's crime, love, deceit, power and evil machinations. No one is innocent and you don't know which character to root for. This is the film's USP apart from the kick-ass acting from the entire cast.