Saat khoon maaf...don't you dare laugh!!

‘Saat khoon maaf’ is a physical assault on your mind. Guess a short story should remain just that , a short story, think some temporary lapse of reason must have prompted Ruskin bond to write it. You do understand the anguish of the lead character on being let down every time she seeks true love, but the movie is more about the idiosyncrasies and psycho issues of the men that she happens to get attracted to than her own issues and complexities. Like an open wound that hasn’t healed in a long time, it keeps you in pain and disgust for most part of the movie. It offers you no respite through the 2 hours 30 minutes. It is raw , revolting and elicits a visceral response that leaves you sapped of ‘good’ energy. Bharadwaj seems to be obsessed with jerky camera moments in poor visibility conditions. Priyanka chopra needs more respect as an actor, her make up and look is outstanding , capturing nuances like a double chin and crow's feet as she ages. The background score adds to the fright element. The characterisation is effective, Neil is insecure and impressive, Annu kapoor is irritating and lecherous, the australian is weird, Naseer saab is suave and dangerous and i think i will hate Irfan Khan for a long time to come. Konkona is a misfit, Vivaan shah as Arun is endearing.

And Mr. Bharadwaj, this is not a dark comedy, 'dark' certainly but comedy???? This is a psycho- horror - macabre film, leaving one uncomfortable, unhappy and seriously scared!

It will suffice to say that all Vishal Bhardwaj movies should come with a ‘warning’ like on cigarette pack,

This is a VB movie, it can cause severe mental disturbance, watch it at your own risk’ , My recommendation to all Masochists. The rest of us can keep safe distance!