Shamitabh Movie Review
शमिताभ
6 Feb 2015
Shamitabh movie review: what critics say (20)
What critics say Critics are divided: 6 of 20 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 4 gave it 2 or less. Praised: the performances, the direction and the script.
the premise of Shamitabh is fabulous on many levels. Because of the cross-connections it makes with real life and reel life.. There are a few moments which sparkle, and we laugh in acknowledgement.
Read the full reviewShamitabh spends all its time explaining its own jokes, notes Raja Sen.
Read the full reviewBrimming with smart ideas and powered by the performances of its two principals, it's a shame this promising film comes undone by the Curse of the Second Half. Watch it though for bravely treading new ground.
Read the full reviewShamitabh is too melodramatic and outlandish for its own good. It boasts of some great acting and a refreshing concept, but is let down by Balki's crummy writing and ham-handed direction.
Read the full reviewShamitabh's strength lies in the mighty performances of its two leading men, which to a large extent fill the holes in the plot and allow us to look beyond the many flights of fancy.
Read the full reviewShamitabh is not just a homage to the great Bachchan baritone it is also a magnificent ode to the theme of human mortality . The love of Bollywood (sorry, Mr Bachchan) runs across the plot in frenzied rhythms.
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What we know
A mute, aspiring actor joins forces with a man who has a powerful voice. Together they take the film industry by storm, but will their egos get in the way?
Cast and crew
DhanushDanish
Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Sinha
Akshara HaasanAkshara Pandey
Ivan RodriguesAnay Verma
Rajeev RavindranathanMedia reporter
Uday TikekarDr. Pandey
Rukmini VijayakumarSelf
RekhaSelf
AbhinayaSelf
Rohit ShettySelf
Abhishek BachchanSelf
Karan JoharSelfWhere to watch in India
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Box office
Day-wise India net starts on 6 Feb 2015. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.
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Frequently asked questions about Shamitabh
5 answersIs Shamitabh worth watching?
Critics rate it mixed: 2.9 out of 5, with 11 of 20 critics recommending it.
When did Shamitabh release?
6 Feb 2015.
Who is in the cast of Shamitabh?
Dhanush, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshara Haasan, Ivan Rodrigues, Rajeev Ravindranathan, Uday Tikekar, Rukmini Vijayakumar, Rekha.
Who directs Shamitabh?
R. Balki.
What do critics say about Shamitabh?
20 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.9 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.