Rangoon, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut and Saif Ali Khan hit theaters on February 24th, 2017. The movie has us all head over heels! Likewise, the film received positive reviews from Bollywood celebrities and film critics who attended the premiere.
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, ‘Rangoon’ comes across an unusual love triangle set in the backdrop of World War II. This is Saif’s second film and Sasha’s third film with Bhardwaj.
The Characters:
Kangana plays the character of a jaanbaz actress called Julia. Saif plays the role of Rusi Bilimoria, Julia’s love interest, and a movie studio owner.
Meanwhile, Sasha portrays a soldier named Nawab Malik, who pines after Julia.
The Story:
As per the trailer, Miss Julia is forced to travel to Burma for putting up performance shows for the soldiers with Nawab Malik in charge of her protection. Nawab Malik’s arrival complicates the relationship between Rusi and Julia, who also appears to be smitten by the soldier.
Filmmaker Apurva Asrani praised Rangoon in his tweet, saying,
“Shahid Kapoor is smokin’ hot, Saif Ali Khan is in his ‘reborn’ form as an actor and Kangana Ranaut is brilliant”
A positive review was also given by the extremely hard to please film critic Raja Sen, giving Rangoon a thumbs up.
Likewise, the film managed to amaze actress Urvashi Rautela, writer and adman Prasoon Joshi and actor Randeep Hooda.
“You can only describe #Rangoon with one word, Passion. Complex characters dealt in a very passionate way, #Vishalbhardwaj forte.” – Director Aanand L Rai
The verdict that came from all the Bollywood stars was unanimous:
#Rangoon is Vishal Bhardwaj at his most Inglourious. Top work from Shahid and Kangana, and phenomenal cinematography by Pankaj Kumar.
— Raja Sen (@RajaSen) February 21, 2017
Woot woot!!! The raja sen stamp of approval. #rangoon ? https://t.co/RW574vIkH0
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) February 21, 2017
You can only describe #Rangoon with one word, Passion. Complex characters dealt in a very passionate way, #Vishalbhardwaj forte.?
— AANAND L RAI (@aanandlrai) February 22, 2017
The master of mise en scene abandons the Bard for a Bardwaj original. #Rangoon has a smokin hot Shahid, a reborn Saif & a brilliant Kangana.
— Apurva Asrani (@Apurvasrani) February 21, 2017
Just finished watching preview of an outstanding movie RANGOON. @shahidkapoor is super brilliant …A great film which is a must watch ??❤️
— URVASHI RAUTELA (@URautelaForever) February 23, 2017
Go on a lyrical trip to a bygone enchanting era woven together by love that you can die for #Vishalbhardwaj is simply #Hollywood #Rangoon??
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) February 22, 2017
Watch #Rangoon for its superlative performances & the brilliance of Vishal Bhardwaj #Kangana @shahidkapoor #Saif take a bow. An epic Saga.
— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) February 24, 2017
#Rangoon 1st Half: A World War-II drama set in Indo-Burmese border.. Authentically recreated.. Actors in top form.. Engaging so far.. ?
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) February 24, 2017
#Rangoon [3.75/5]: DOP #PankajKumar captures the beauty of NE India well.. #VishalBhardwaj 's Alvida.. song is haunting.. BGM is excellent..
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) February 24, 2017
No matter what the box office figures are, @RangoonTheFilm will be etched in the history of Indian cinema. #Vishalbhardwaj #Rangoon
— Abhishek Jain (@cinemanabhishek) February 24, 2017
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