Vidyut Jammwal and Shivaleeka Oberoi starrer KHUDA HAAFIZ is a well-paced action thriller that works chiefly due to the script, direction and performances of Vidyut Jammwal and Annu Kapoor.

Over the previous few weeks, viewers obtained an opportunity to see biopics of extraordinary personalities like Gunjan Saxena and Shakuntala Devi. However these are personalities whose greatness is already recognized to an extent. There are a lot of who've carried out unbelievable feats of their lives and hardly anybody would pay attention to it. Faruk Kabir, who has made ALLAH KE BANDAY [2010] and a few net sequence up to now, tells one such story in his newest outing, KHUDA HAAFIZ. It stars Vidyut Jammwal, who has created a fan base of his personal due to his motion movies. So does KHUDA HAAFIZ handle to entertain and thrill? Or does it fail to impress? Let’s analyse.

KHUDA HAAFIZ is the story of a easy man whose spouse goes lacking underneath mysterious circumstances abroad. In October 2007, Lucknow-based Sameer (Vidyut Jammwal), a software program engineer, will get into an organized marriage with Nargis (Shivaleeka Oberoi). Each fall in love with one another very quickly. All goes effectively till recession strikes the world. Sameer has to close down his enterprise. Even Nargis is fired from her office. They hunt for jobs however three months cross they usually fail to get employment. With no different alternative, they apply for a job within the Center-Japanese nation of Noman by means of an agent named Nadeem (Vipin Sharma). Nargis will get the job first and she or he is requested to depart for Noman the very subsequent day. Sameer is apprehensive however Nadeem assures that she’ll be secure there. He additionally tells Sameer that the latter’s job affirmation discover must also come inside 5-6 days after which he can unite along with his spouse. Nargis thus flies alone to Noman. Subsequent day she calls Sameer and seems distressed. She is crying and she or he tells him that this isn’t the job she signed up for. Earlier than she may say anything, the cellphone name ends. A shocked Sameer winds up at Nadeem’s workplace together with the cops. Nadeem feigns ignorance. Sameer instantly flies to Noman’s capital metropolis, Noor Us Saba the place Nargis has supposedly obtained the job. Outdoors the airport, Sameer meets a kind-hearted taxi driver, Usman Ali Murad (Annu Kapoor) and he tells him to take him to the deal with of Nargis’s office. Usman tells him that this deal with is wrong. The cops at Noor Us Saba refuse to assist him until he will get an approval from the Indian Embassy. On the embassy, he doesn’t get well timed assist as the highest officer I Okay Mishra (Ikhlaque Khan) is away. Sameer now has just one clue – the cellphone quantity from the place he obtained Nargis’s name. From the cell firm, he manages to seek out out the title and deal with of the individual proudly owning the quantity. It seems to be that of an individual named Parvez Shirazi who resides in a city named Baith Us Saif, positioned 300 kms away. Sameer reaches there instantly. Coincidentally, it’s additionally the hometown of Usman and he helps him within the search. They notice that Parvez is concerned in flesh commerce. Sameer’s world comes crashing down. Nonetheless, he goes to the brothel, impersonating as a consumer and manages to find Nargis. The pimp (Gowhar Khan) nevertheless realizes that Sameer is aware of her and assaults. Sameer too fights again however fails to rescue Nargis. He and Usman escape and are chased by the goons. They virtually handle to run away however then meet with a minor accident. The cops wind up and arrest Sameer. What occurs subsequent types the remainder of the movie.

Faruk Kabir's story is sort of fascinating and match for a business movie. The primary 30-35 minutes would possibly remind one among BAAGHI 3 [2020] which additionally handled the protagonist’s shut member of the family disappearing in a middle-eastern nation. Furthermore, BAAGHI 3 additionally reveals the protagonist discovering out about his brother’s disappearance whereas he was on a name with him! Fortunately, as soon as Sameer reaches Noman, the movie doesn’t even appear remotely just like the Tiger Shroff starrer. Faruk Kabir's screenplay is partaking. The movie strikes at an incredible tempo and the main focus is on the precept plot from begin to end. However there are occasions when the movie strikes too quick and therefore, one won't get emotionally connected to sure characters. Faruk Kabir's dialogues are respectable.

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Faruk Kabir's route is sort of good. On the optimistic aspect, the movie is sort of fast-paced. There are some nice dramatic and motion moments that maintain curiosity. Additionally, the director deserves reward as he doesn’t make the movie appears sleazy even if it offers with trafficking and intercourse commerce. Additionally, no merchandise track is added for the heck of it. On the flipside, the movie has its share of cinematic liberties. The way wherein Sameer manages to flee from the brothel and even from the airport raises eyebrows. Sameer’s very ultimate combat may have been higher considered. Lastly, the courtship interval of Sameer and Nargis is proven too rapidly and maybe a little bit extra time may have been taken to discover their relationship for a greater impression.

KHUDA HAAFIZ begins on an intriguing be aware. Sameer is already captured by the cops on international soil after which the movie goes on a flashback mode as he narrates his story to the Indian Embassy official. Not a lot time is spent in exhibiting how love blossomed between Sameer and Nargis and their eventual marriage. The director quickly involves the purpose the place Nargis leaves for Noman and the way she disappears. Sameer reaching Noman and attempting to find his lacking spouse retains the curiosity going. The most effective a part of the primary half clearly is when Sameer goes on a rampage within the brothel in Baith Us Saif after which has a dramatic escape. The entry of Faiz Abu Malik (Shiv Panditt) and Tamena Hamid (Aahana Kumra) add to the insanity. The movie additionally slips in the course of the second hour. However it picks up within the ultimate act as soon as Sameer reaches the place of Itzak Regini (Nawab Shah). From right here until the finale, the movie retains one on the fringe of the seat.

Vidyut Jammwal performs a standard man right here and does his share of motion. Efficiency-wise, he's respectable and shines in some emotional scenes. Sadly, in a few locations, he goes a bit excessive. Shivaleeka Oberoi doesn’t get a lot scope however is ok and has a very good display presence. Annu Kapoor is superb and fairly endearing. Shiv Panditt leaves a mark along with his efficiency and accent, regardless of his late entry. Similar goes for Aahana Kumra. Ikhlaque Khan is satisfactory. Nawab Shah performs the villainous function effectively. Vipin Sharma is reliable as at all times. Gowhar Khan, Shahnawaz Pradhan (Sameer’s father), Gargi Patel (Sameer’s mom), Mohit Chauhan (Nargis’s father), Suparna Marwah (Nargis’s mom), Rio Kapadia (ISA Commissioner Ali Azam Ghazi), Tamara Mirmahsudova (Usman’s spouse) and Kinal Muchhala (Sonia Singh; worker at Indian embassy) are positive.

Mithoon's music is nothing nice. The movie doesn’t have the scope for music. The title track stands out a bit due to the Arabic really feel whereas 'Aakhri Kadam Tak' registers a bit due to the scenario wherein it’s performed. 'Jaan Ban Gaye' and 'Mera Intezaar Karna' are forgettable. Amar Mohile's background rating is sort of higher and exhilarating. Jitan Harmeet Singh's cinematography is spectacular and the varied locales of Uzbekistan are effectively captured. Bijon Das Gupta, Ranjit Singh and Prerna Kathuria's manufacturing design are genuine. Divvya Gambhur and Nidhhi Gambhir's costumes are interesting and in sync with the character’s ethnicity. Ivanov Victor and Andreas Nguyen's motion could be very violent and gory. It’s positively not for the faint-hearted. NY VFXWaala's VFX is truthful. Sandeep Francis's enhancing is speedy.

On the entire, KHUDA HAAFIZ is a well-paced motion thriller that works mainly because of the script, route and performances of Vidyut Jammwal and Annu Kapoor.