WAQT (Time) is centred upon the touchy yet timely topic of intense family divisions.
A wealthy toy manufacturer (Amitabh Bachchan) dotes on only son Kumar, who is irresponsible, spoilt and immature.
Kumar elopes and marries Chopra, the daughter of Bachchan's nemesis (Boman Irani) and the two families reunite in light of their children's happiness.
However, reckless Kumar refuses to shoulder responsibility.
This leads Bachchan to take severe measures and soon Kumar finds himself thrown out of the household and left to solely fend for his now pregnant wife.
What impresses almost instantaneously is Waqt's ability to keep the level of tension high without compromising the script's intelligence or integrity.
At times, Shah's direction is simply masterful in execution, and he delivers a sure and precise hand in his execution of the plot throughout proceedings.
Where this movie really shines is the interaction between Bachchan and Kumar - their relationship is both complex and multilayered and full of intense emotional sequences.
With a thought-provoking script, deft direction and wonderful cast performances, Bollywood will be hard pressed to deliver a better film all year. Star City. Rating: ****
KUCH MEETHA HO JAYE: A group of nitpicking couples find themselves stranded at a local airport. Star City. *
LUCKY: Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's examination of human interaction set against the majestic backdrop of St Petersburg, Russia. Star City. **
MUGHAL-E-AZAM: After years of prayer, Emperor Akbar (Prithviraj Kapoor) and Queen Jodha (Durga Khote) give birth to a son, Salim, who falls in love with a dancer and causes a family rift. Star City. ****
BEWAFFA: Director Dharmesh Darshan's uplifting tale about a married woman and her past lover stars Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor. Engrossing. Star City. ***
BLACK: Amitabh Bachchan plays Sahai, the dedicated but aggressive mentor of blind, mute and deaf student Michelle (Rani Mukherji). Star City. ****
