Laila Majnu Review: A Lyrical, Passionate And Philosophical Rendition Of The Eternal Love Saga!

Posted on 07 Sep, 2018

Post by Shreshta Chaudhury - Writer at ELFA World

Laila Majnu Review: A Lyrical, Passionate And Philosophical Rendition Of The Eternal Love Saga!
Starring: Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary 
Directed By: Sajid Ali
2.5/5 stars

There are countless renditions on this timeless love saga but director Sajid Ali’s Laila Majnu is a unique take on this everlasting love story which is based on the picturesque valleys of Kashmir. The volatile love story of the free spirited Laila (Tripti Dimri) and the spoilt brat Majnu (Avinash Tiwary) takes a tumultuous turn against the obstacles by their warring families. What follow is the meandering emotions of separation, reunion, patience and an incomprehensible passion within which their love for each other painstakingly stands. 

The director has crafted a rare portrayal of the beauty and reverberations of forbidden love and how the prolonged separation of a destined union often leads to the destruction of sanity as well as humanity. The philosophical temperament of loosing free of the bondage of the bewitched love only adds to the ecstasy and passion of the story. 

The performance of the protagonists is refreshing and energizing but it is Avinash Tiwary who steals the show especially post interval as he brings an insane fury, devotion and agony in his performance which is absolutely applause worthy. The pain and intensity imbibed from his character when he truly dons the forlorn avatar of Majnu is incomprehensible. Tripti Dimri looked dainty and pretty giving a neat attempt in showcasing the vibrancy of her character but she still has more room to grow. 

What goes wrong is the extensive complexity and chaos which unfolds at some extreme portions in the film which fails to tie up the several loose ends. The tale of the doomed affection taking a toll on one’s sanity and content is entangled in some elaborate unsought drama and chaos. Some unwanted ornamented family dramatization and tragedy of the two respective families takes an exaction on the plot and leaves the story tedious and mundane in many parts.

The soundtrack of the film has been given a lyrical and a soulful touch impressingto the full core. Composers Niladri Kumar and Joi Barua have done an exceptional job, especially tracks like ‘O Meri Laila’ sung by Atif Aslam, ‘Hafiz Hafiz’ sung by Mohit Chauhan and ‘Sarphiri’ sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Babul Supriyo encapsulate you to the emotion and the despondency of the scenario. 

Imtiaz Ali’s presentation always depicts the locales in a hauntingly sublime and bewitching manner and this film does exactly the same. The quaint and pictorial beauty of Kashmir further depicts the forlorn tale of the doomed love. Cinematographer Sayak Bhattacharya has added complete passion to his craft with this one. 

But all flaws apart watch this rendition of Sajid Ali because in this era of new age romances, this passionate and philosophical take on ill-fated love is something contemporary, untouched and supremely radical.

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