Sharmita Gopaul

Didn't think much of the storyline. I like Gal Gadot and she is good at action roles. At first I thought we wouldn't see much of Alia Bhatt and I began to think that her role was just another big time bollywood actor given a miniscule role in a Hollywood movie. Obviously I was wrong. I thought it was sweet how Gal took Alia under her wing at the end. It was very interesting though, to see Alia, a bollywood actress, look simple, basic, or should I say natural. I'm so used to seeing her glammed up in the bollywood movies looking her best. Goes to show how much make up and effects are put into the making the bollywood actresses look good in bollywood films. I don't think Alia is suited to Hollywood though. In sum, I only watched the film for Gal Gadot and Alia, but I don't think the film was good. Sorry.

I've given this film 4 stars because it is not the kind of film I would watch again. Not to say that it was not a good film. It really is. I had tears in my eyes at certain points. Aneet clearly is a good actor. The kind of genuine actors that we need more of. Watching this film, she reveals just how talentless Nepo actors really are, like Alia, Tiger and Jahnvi to name a few. It goes to show that you don't need to be dancing around in revealing outfits to an item number to be a huge hit and considered a good actor. Take note Bollywood. I won't comment on Ahaan as he is a product of Nepotism unfortunately. But he delivered well. The storyline was good, emotional. Interesting that they highlighted the uncurable illness of Alzeihmer's, particularly in a young person. The emotional support given by the character Krish was beautifully done. The characters connection was very good. Real. The backdrop was visually pleasing. I like how they kept most of the locations in India itself as opposed to abroad, which too many bollywood films seem to do. Its refreshing to see a bollywood film actually filmed in India! The locations were beautiful. I also liked how Vani's diary was written in Hindi, and not in English. I thought that this was a nice touch. Many bollywood films try too hard to cater to western audiences or adopt a western approach, but not this film and I think that is one of the reasons it did so well. The only exception of course was Krish's hook up in the toilet with a White female character. Obviously keeping to negative stereotypes that White girls are loose. Such a shame. I hope to see more of Aneet and other new upcoming promising actors like her, if bollywood can give outsiders more of a chance.

I was disappointed to learn that this film did not do well at the box office. As the title clearly suggests, this film centres around Azaad, a magnificent beautiful horse. It makes one wonder just how much time, training and patience was required to elicit the desired emotions from this lovely creature. He totally steals the show. Ajay Devgan's character and role could have been made better use of. Who doesn't like to see someone fight for justice under British rule. Shame his character was killed off. Diana Penty was a vision, as usual. She adds beauty and elegance. The newcomers, despite being from the Nepo clan, were actually promising actors. Rasha's character did not have enough screen time in my opinion. I would have liked to see more of her and Govind's budding romance. They had real chemistry. In all, it was a good film. The setting and backdrop was just right. Very promising newcomers.