Malaal

This is a beautifully crafted movie which is delicately subtle. Its subtle in all its aspects - be it the location, its foundation, its content, the performances, and the music. In fact it can appear so mundane, that not everyone will be able to garner its beauty. The makers and the artists clearly have genuine love and belief in the story. A story does not have to be entirely unique to pass a qualification of a great movie. Special mention to both the debutants, Meezan Jaffrey and Sharmin Segal for the amazing, amazing performances. This movie needed debutants beause of the innocence inherent in the movie's theme and core, and they have done a wonderful job. Their honesty glows on the screen. It will be a pity for the Indian film industry if we don't see more of this talent in the future. Each of the artists that form the male protagonist's group of friends are extremely good as well and add so much to the story itself. The music is soothing, melodious, hummable (which we don't get much these days), and grows on you. Its also very much entrenched in its environment, its folksy, classic...beautiful! Another aspect that is superb is how the life of the chawl is woven so seamlessly with the love-story - again, it reflects how honestly the makers have build this story. I really want to thank Mr. Bhansali and the entire team for bringing out this movie exactly the way it is. This one is to stay in the heart for a long, long time.

Do not believe the low ratings. It was such a simple story told so beautifully.

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Meezaan Jaffrey (Shiva) - Javed Jaffrey's Son

When a rowdy Shiva's world collides with that of a shy Aastha, sparks fly between them.

But given their completely different backgrounds, is there any scope for their romance to bloom and survive?

'Malaal' is set in the Mumbai of the late 90's. Twenty two-year-old Shiva (Meezaan) is the local 'tapori', spends his day getting into street fights, drinking and gambling.

Shiva finds himself falling in love with Aastha, but her Family have already written shiva off as a good for nothing But soon enough, it seems Aastha too is falling for him.

Malaal is a simmering love story that sucks you into its world. While it may not have the grandeur and lavish scale but captures the flavor of a Mumbai chawl beautifully.

Overall the movie is a sweet romantic love story with soft moments to cherish.

The film is not extra-good but the love story won't leave any Malaal in your heart for sure.

Though it's a remake movie.... But it was a awesome movie.... I love this movie.

A pretty decent debut for Mezaan Jaffrey but what's wrong with the leading lady. No expressions at all. Blank face in the whole film. Khair, Mezaan Jaffrey has a bright future ahead if he keeps on working hard like his father. The girl needs to stick to her basics and learn some acting.