Haider Movie Review – From the eyes of a Literature

The fact that Haider is based on Hamlet made me curious to watch it, as soon as it is released. So, what was next? I booked my tickets and sat out for Haider show. While watching the movie, my mind was judging the similarities, dissimilarities between the movie and the Shakespeare’s play. I was constantly comparing the story and the plot and trying to judge which one was better.

What I had thought to be a re-telling of Hamlet, turned out to be a different story in itself. Yes, Haider is an ‘Adaptation’ of Hamlet and not a copy of Hamlet. And for this originality and awesome story, Vishal Bhardwaj secures all 100 points from me.

‘Aao Na’ song from Haider is full of angst and feeling of ‘loss.’

Haider, an upcoming film released their first song from the album, recently. The song gives a feeling of what the plot of the film maybe like. The lyrics are livid, strong and angst. It surely evokes the deepest senses inside you. Just like the story of Hamlet – the song is pretty much on the same track, conveying story of an unsung hero.

It establishes a sense of recognition and coherence among the readers who have read Hamlet. For those, who have not read the play, watch the film to know what lies behind Hamlet aka Haider. The music is a mixture of moving beats and modern notes.

It projects feeling of ‘loss’ but in a positive way. The character wants more frustration in life as he has developed a strong relationship with it. It seems, as there is a solace in worst situations. The lyrics and music conveys the story of the play in brief. It prepares you to a world full of darkness, agony, pain, and finding pleasure in it.

Vishal Bhardwaj is making the film and Gulzar has written the lyrics. The film will see Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Tabu and Kay Kya Menon in lead roles. The film is scheduled to release on October 2^nd. 

If you have not heard the song, here you go