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Palash has brilliantly written and directed excellent screenplay actors has taken it to the peak. A story which is a total reality of how a person struggles to fulfill his or her dream. This film also shows what happens when you get rejected even after trying for years for your dream. I totally loved it. I have given 8 because somewhere I felt dialogues should have been a more impactful,but any how total presentation of film is beautiful.

With big directors running behind all sorts of gangster drama films that cash in lots of money, hats off to Palash Muchchal (Less known as director but well known as the music composer) for bringing to us a burning realistic topic to veiwers and its so sad to see it premiere on zee 5 with hardly any veiwers rather than on a big screen .

Ardh is presented in such a simple and down to earth manner with absolutely no over the top drama or masala that it gives off a nice, simple yet heart wrenching experience . Shiva , a poor man, dreams to be an actor but in the process has to do odd jobs to keep his family feeded. Will he succeed in becoming an actor despite all odds is the main story .

Its a short film with no subplots and the good thing is the director completely focuses on the main plot without deviation. Moreover, at no point is the film boring. It holds on to your attention till the end. You really keenly keep watching the film to see when is that point that we finally get to see Shiva get his dream job and leave his odd jobs he does.

The short twist at the end is...well i wont say much else it would ruin your experience. The film tries to showcase how physical attributes and money dominate the film industry than real talent. This is the fault of audience, not the producers as they want to bring in front of the screen only those actors whom audience would find attractive rather than someone who has immense talent.

Rajpal Yadav is the perfect selection for the role of Shiva. Why? See...Forget his on screen condition, even off screen he has never risen beyond a small side character meant only for comedy. Barely I think a film or two (including this one) he has been in the lead. No producer would risk casting Rajpal in the lead as audience would not turn up although as a side actor he has left a lasting impact on the 90s generation. That is why I say his role in this film feels so authentic and almost like a depiction of his own self and many more struggling actors. Rajpal's character has little shades of "Joker" as well. This is one of his best performances in recent time where he has been properly utilized .

Other than that, many are complaining about the weak technical aspects / execution of this film. See, the makers of this film are not some SS Rajamouli or Rajkumar Hirani something. Palash is not known for his movie direction so they aren't as talented as the more known faces but his main objective was to showcase us a burning topic with simplicity and low budget hence please don't watch this film expecting some masterpiece out of the world content . Just try to understand what this film wants to tell you. I can say the makers put in lots of love while making this film and I highly appreciate their work. For me, it wasnt a mediocre work, it was a really good work they have done with this film.

A recommended film for all to watch.

What a beautiful movie. The movie is short and sweet. Rajpal sir's acting is excellent. He is really a great actor. He should get best actor award for this role. The plot of movie is simple and beautiful. This movie show the real situation of struggling actors and the another dark side of bollywood (Nepotiam). Watch this movie with family.

Love this movie. It shows the reality of life. It has no unrealistic concept & this the best aspect of Ardh. Actors have done a great job. Rajpal sir, rubina, hiten everyone Just played their character so beautifully. According to me It's a must watch Movie.

Nice movie and songs are too good. Please support this movie. This movie proved that if your budget is low still you make a movie which can tears on your eyes. I suggest you please share this movie. If we are support true talent than our film industry will changed and better.

A movie which shows us the reality of bollywood industry where only producer keep giving chance to their children only..... Rajpal sir has done an amazing acting and Rubina has also done an fabulous acting in her debut waiting to see more in future of her acting...... Must say the story is excellent.... It will make you cry, laugh and lot of emotions are present in it...... Atlast i want to say support real talent.

Ardh is the story of Shiva, a struggling actor who wants to become a big star, but is not getting a chance to show his talent. So, he's doing every work he can do only for his living. So, it's not only a story of one Shiva as there are so many Shivas struggling around everyday in the city of dreams.

Palash Muchhal in his directorial debut has done a very good job. Yes, it's not a perfect film, but at the end the film has succeeded what it wanted to achieve, to feel for Shiva. That's because Rajpal Yadav has acted beautifully specially in the emotional scenes. Debutant Rubina Dilaik also supported very well. Finally, this movie is WORTH WATCHING.

Available on ZEE5 Free.

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I loved the movie and Rajpal sir and Rubina Dilaik action skills are so good. This movie is all about how today bollywood works where a talented actors have to struggle a lot but the nepo kids gets the opportunity easily.

Rajpal Yadav is in full form. Rubina Dillaik is fabulous when given a chance... Directions is Good.. For me it's very positive being small runtime but it's too small to develop full story.. Bollywood has wasted Rajpal Yadav that's what you will fill watching this movie..

Sameer lodaya

The movie is too sad in all aspects

As featuring rajpal Yadav and a promising trailer i decided to watch it but nothing was offered the story was struggling but presented in a extreme sad way ..you feel it's been shoot on a mobile phone..great actor like rajpal Yadav was wasted..there is no positivity in the movie and thus ended without any inspiration or a happy climax

Here the followers have madly rated 10 stars and reviews like me will be hated badly.

In love with the film, amazing cinematography And execution by Rajpal, Hiten and Palawan for his first directory debut hats off Last but not the least, Rubina you are the best, choosing this Heart touching movie for your first is a big achievement and the way you can carry any role and look in your projects, Rubina this is just the beginning you will slay Bollywood, can't wait to see you in more films and webseries you will do justice to any character. Take a bow people!!!!!

Waiting since long to watch my Ruby debut so happy just to rate this movie I have downloaded imbd rating app for the first time to rate and off course rajpal Sir is hero of the movie love to movie cast.

Story and acting is good but you will not find movie in a way that you gonna flow with it. Very common story but I am surprised that most of the people has given 10 rating, not sure why?

Just loved the whole concept of movie. Rubina dilaik, rajpal yadav and hiten tejwani did amazing acting, palsash's direction is too good.

Songs are very good.

Best movie. Incredible performance by Rubina Dilaik , Rajpal Yadav sir and Hiten Tejwani .

Extremely amazing concept and storyline. Perfect Direction. Absolutely Beautiful music .

Totally outstanding.

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I don't remember when I watched a good movie in past year , but yes now I can say that this movie ardh 🔥 is mind blowing movie Connect with u reality Rajpal sir acting is phenomenal and Rubina dilaik 🔥 is upcoming superstar for this generation .overall the concept of this movie is outstanding Palash muchhal sir did justice to every single character of this movie Recommended to u guys Go support this movie 🔥

Jst finished watching it and it was a great movie with a great storyline. Rajpal Yadav is the soul of the film as he delivers an excellent performance we knw him only fr his comedy bt in this he has shown and proved how talented he is he has delivered a vry great performance 👌, Rubina Dilaik has debuted with this In film industry and she has done a decent job I wld say she a bit needs to polish her expressions and also to polish little bit her dialogue delivery bt nevertheless considering it's her 1st film she has given a good performance, Hiten tejwani is also vry talented and he gives a great performance as well in a vry limited screen time overall he was good. The film'z emotional plot was great and it's the film'z highest achievement, talking of the negatives i felt the director ended the film too fast especially whn the storyline was Getting grippy and emotionally strong as well. Nevertheless Ardh is a good film with amazing performance by Rajpal and a decent storyline, I rate it a 7.3/10 starz

Do give it a watch to see the acting of Rajpal Yadav.

This movie will show the dark secrets of Mumbai the city of dreams and Bollywood. You will love every bit of it. Rubina Dilaik the newcomer did great job, Rajpal Sir and Hiten Sir also did their part so well. A must watch movie. Go and watch on zee5 for free.

All actor work good and direction work not bad its good for movement understand and all members work noticable work.chinemtgrphy is not bad work only good on budget.

The movie has beautifully captured the widening gap between life and living of poverty stricken artist. Casting of the movie looks realistic as it represents a settled family having self respect but have lost in the economic compulsions of growing family needs. Beautiful wife, well groomed son and exhausted still cheerful husband shows that the family is gradually shifting into poverty.

If i tell you that you can watch a movie for free and that too filled with full entertainment in the form of comedy, emotions, acting and powerful story. Does you want to left this opportunity ? No na. So, go and watch film Ardh on Zee5.

Ardh review :

Released on Zee5 this week, Ardh features Rajpal Yadav as Shiva, a wannabe actor who is detested for his height and below average looks. "Pehle body banake aaja", he is told at the auditions. To make ends meet and feed his family, Shiva becomes Parvati, the eunuch and begs on the streets. The film explores the sordid plight of all the strugglers for whom Mumbai and Bollywood is a dreamland which only a fortunate handful can succeed in..

While the execution is too simplistic and at times monotonous, the film elevates considerably due to its lead performances. Rajpal Yadav is brilliant as Shiva/ Parvati and effectively conveys the hapless frustrations of an out of work actor. Rubina Dilaik, playing his ever supportive wife, impresses tremendously in her first movie outing. She has a bright future provided she chooses her roles properly.

Even at one and half hours duration, Ardh gets repetitive at times but is able to highlight the harsh reality of struggles faced in this "Mayanagri" called Bollywood. It deserves a watch just for that!!

Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.

Story has been excellent and direction is good and rubina dilaik done a good job by which a typical housewife does for a husband to fulfill the dreams. Rajpal yadav and hiten tejwani nailed their roles.

Loved the movie... Rubina's performance is wow, she is too much good... Legend Rajpal and Hiten both did a great work Palash rocked it The songs of Ardh are mind-blowing Everything is perfect.