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Finished watching this one an hour back. And it was a pleasant surprise. Very realistic and hard hitting movie. The kind of movies that you get to see only in Sundance.

I generally don't do reviews, but after watching this movie, I happened to come across a review in a large news paper. That review was very unfair review. Movie lovers should go and watch the movie and make your own opinion. Those big news papers run their own agenda- praising a movie so realistic and de-glamorized may have been difficult for them.

First half is all about strong character buildup, 2nd half is crisp and takes the viewer on roller coaster ride. Music of the film is excellent with Jagjit Singh song Mrigtrishna placed perfectly at the right spot. Back background score is dark, and melts into the poignant scenes. Dialogues are meaningful researched and well thought, although i found something funny about the dialog "To become a man, you have to learn two things, how to shoot a gun and how to use a condom". Its funny in Hindi. A twisted Narrative keeps you engrossed. Censor Board went a step ahead by allowing the film to go ahead. There are some scenes, that need a strong heart. But, you know those are real because you hear about such events in news papers. Two surprising twists in the story keeps the viewers hooked. All in all its hard hitting, rustic film which viewers get to see rarely by Indian Filmmakers. Voice of Jagjit Singh singing the Song Mrigtrishna - his last song before he died, will make you miss him.

Aditya Om has given good story but maybe with less characters. Lochan yadav is played convincingly by newcomer Arshand Khan. The music score is also biggest surprise package. Altaf Raja is very grand in his comeback and should sing more in future. I loved Manisha kelkar bold scenes and also role of Aditya Om is played very convincingly. India needs more movies like Bandook. The dialogues are very true like in daily life in India. The progress of movie is good and I liked the climax. Aditya should have more fight scenes with hand. Characters in movie are lifelike and realistic. I hope movie is released with item song for us to enjoy. In theater public was enjoying the dialogues very much.

Must watch film. It shakes you up. There are technical issues but it's once in a generation film.Aditya Om take a bow. What direction and great acting too. Kudos to all the actors

Bandook is a gem waiting to be discovered. It gets everything right from writing, performances to music. Apt direction and performance. Could have been better edited. But mindblowing watch nevertheless.

I was in my intermediate and i had seen the posters of Bandook. I retreating from my school with my school bag. I went to watch this film. I firmly believe the realistic storytelling and simplicity came back in hindi cinema with this film after ages.

Bandook has bettered the Guns of Wasepur, in terms of storyline, realism and use of the cinematic language. The dialogs are minimalist and characters realistic. Only, downside I see, was the posh makeup of the character played by Manisha. Though she acted well, she could not pass- off as a village woman, due to her hair cut and groomed looks. Rest of all the characters well acted. Hats off to the Bandook team. The story moves at a fast pace. This movie may not be hit with the box office, as it lacks the typical Bollybood masala of raunchy songs (item songs as they call it in Bollywood), and fist fights to show-off the so called "Hero".

Bhola kevat played by Aditya Om, depicts the soul of the deprived lives of shudra. Dialogues and performances are of hard hitting. Music is blend of reality and poetry. Cinematography is eye catchy. Locations and setting apt. Must watch to understand unspoken story of gun culture. Brave film.

India has lot of young directors and actors waiting to burst on the scene . The talent of this actor directors is so obvious but he still languishes on the sides of Bollywood. God give the people running film industry some semblance.

Bandook is a film that has captured the pulse of the socio political equations that exist in the hinterland of Uttar Pradesh with its masterful layerings. As an audience, you grow with Bhola, he's the guy who's got his flaws but he's someone you'll root for. Aditya Om as Bhola never skips a beat. Getting into the skin of such a complex character and at the same time, helming the movie is a tough ask but he does it with his own characteristic nonchalance. Loved him and the whole cast.

A story about Indian heartland which is true to the bones. Aditya Om is an unacknowledged genius. Fine performance and direction.

I like crime movies and that was the reason I decided to watch this movie today. Its amazing that this film has almost no well known actors and yet every actor performed his role to perfection. Casting Director has done a wonderful job.

Great Diaglogues, great acting and of course great direction.

People who don't like crime movies or detest violence and profanity shouldn't waste their time with this title.

This movie is in the league of movies like "Gangs of Wasseypur", "Satya" etc.

Positives: Story, Direction, Acting, Dialogues, Music. Negatives: Violence and Profanity (But then what do you expect from a crime movie)

Happy Watching !

Only few films have the quality of writing or depth that Bandook has . It's a must watch, ahead of its time. Aditya Om will surely be a phenomenon .

I am very impressed with the music of this film. The great Jagjit Singhji has sung last song of his life. "Mrug Trishna Marusthal ki" is really a masterpiece. Nikhil Kamat has done a really good job. He has given justice to all songs.

The song "Chunav Re" is good too. I even kept "Tu jaldi bata de" as my caller tune for few months.

Aditya Om is successful in portraying the scenario of rural politics in interiors of India. All the characters in this film are real. Cinematography is really good. Those who can not tolerate realities of life should not watch this movie. Congratulations to all characters in this movie. Boys you have done well.

Raw, riveting , amazing work by Aditya Om. Music, performances top notch. Cinematography is good too. It strikes you deep and hard. Must watch.

An eye opener of a film, raw , beautiful soul shaking. One of the most real truthful film ever made. Music is all time classic.