Mahira is sure to delight discerning movie-goers everywhere. It has several things going for it. The story is meaty, with suspense maintained through to the end. It's two protagonists -- both female! -- are strong yet sympathetic, drawing us in from the first frame to the last; newcomer Chaitra Achar, in particular, is a fabulous find and is sure to have a glittering career ahead. The songs are mellifluous and meaningful and fit unobtrusively into the story, and there is a freshness about the direction and the locations that make this a thoroughly enjoyable experience.