Yeh Saali Aashiqui review :
I have been catching up on films which I missed in 2019. While most of them made me feel fortunate to have skipped them in theatres, Yeh Saali Aashiqui turned out to be a hidden gem.
An underrated film, it came and went almost unnoticed in November last year at a time when the audience was busy applauding Akshay Kumar's bald pate in Housefull 4. Bala Bala, Shaitaan Ka Saala!!
Anyway, this psychological thriller cum revenge drama boasts of completely new cast and crew with Amrish Puri's grandson Vardhan making his acting debut.
Starting as a regular college romance, Yeh Saali Aashiqui gradually turns in to a twisty cat and mouse game between it's two lead characters - Saahil (Vardhan) and Mittee (Shivaleeka Oberoi). A game of deceit, crime and inteqaam is unravelled which keeps you on the edge right till the end.
Newbie director Cherag Ruparel shows tremendous promise and has helmed this taut engaging twister efficiently even with a shoe string budget at his disposal. Particularly, the Chainsaw sequence has a Hollywood feel to it. Kudos!
The production values ain't that great but are excusable in view of the strong content. Background score is a positive factor.
Vardhan Puri is competent in a complex role. His post interval act reminds us of Shahid Kapoor's intensity in Kabir Singh (2019). Shivaleeka Oberoi impresses in the films second half when her character undergoes an unexpected transformation.
Overall, Yeh Saali Aashiqui is recommended. The title may not be catchy or inspiring (I would've preferred the name 'Sanki' after its song) but the film certainly is. Watch it online on Zee 5.
Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni
I have been catching up on films which I missed in 2019. While most of them made me feel fortunate to have skipped them in theatres, Yeh Saali Aashiqui turned out to be a hidden gem.
An underrated film, it came and went almost unnoticed in November last year at a time when the audience was busy applauding Akshay Kumar's bald pate in Housefull 4. Bala Bala, Shaitaan Ka Saala!!
Anyway, this psychological thriller cum revenge drama boasts of completely new cast and crew with Amrish Puri's grandson Vardhan making his acting debut.
Starting as a regular college romance, Yeh Saali Aashiqui gradually turns in to a twisty cat and mouse game between it's two lead characters - Saahil (Vardhan) and Mittee (Shivaleeka Oberoi). A game of deceit, crime and inteqaam is unravelled which keeps you on the edge right till the end.
Newbie director Cherag Ruparel shows tremendous promise and has helmed this taut engaging twister efficiently even with a shoe string budget at his disposal. Particularly, the Chainsaw sequence has a Hollywood feel to it. Kudos!
The production values ain't that great but are excusable in view of the strong content. Background score is a positive factor.
Vardhan Puri is competent in a complex role. His post interval act reminds us of Shahid Kapoor's intensity in Kabir Singh (2019). Shivaleeka Oberoi impresses in the films second half when her character undergoes an unexpected transformation.
Overall, Yeh Saali Aashiqui is recommended. The title may not be catchy or inspiring (I would've preferred the name 'Sanki' after its song) but the film certainly is. Watch it online on Zee 5.
Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni