Mahesh Bhatt, and his daughter Pooja Bhatt, are accomplished father and daughter team in Mumbai but their movie falls short of the gist of the movie which is the fanatic faith. Mahesh Bhatt, is a multi talented artist. This story, for which he rightfully won a Film Fare award, is not only poignant but heart wrenching more so since this story is played out more often than led to believe-Communal riot or not. The three actors who propel this movie are Devgan,Pooja Bhatt and Kunal Khemu. It is sad that Pooja Bhat and Kunal Khemu were not nominated for awards. I also read that "Kuch Kuch Hota Ha" a popsicle movie by Karan Johar, unduly took honors in the acting categor in the same year. The scenes of interaction between the mother and son are heart breaking with the son feeling as much pain as his mother does. The music of M.M. Kreem ("Sur") adds a sad note to the saga of hatred, prejudice and suffering. The ending was drawn out and slightly unaesthetic. The movie like all good movies leaves you moist with tears and drenched with thoughts.
