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Pink Villa
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sarzameen Twitter Review: 7 tweets you must read if you're planning to watch Ibrahim Ali Khan, Kajol and Prithviraj's movie
Ever since the first look poster of Sarzameen was out, fans have been intrigued. After the trailer release, they were eagerly waiting to see the film. Especially the new and bold avatar of Ibrahim Ali Khan, who served chocolate boy looks in Nadaaniyan and also the chemistry between Kajol and Prithviraj Sukumaran. But is the Kayoze Irani directorial worth the hype? Read these 7 tweets before deciding if you want to watch the thriller drama or not. Netizens' reaction after watching Sarzameen Sarzameen released on JioHotstar on July 25. The Internet is buzzing with reviews of the film. It has been getting mixed reviews but one common thing that everyone has been raving about is Ibrahim Ali Khan 's surprisingly changed avatar. Well, one of the fans took to their X handle and wrote, 'Kajol's chemistry with Prithviraj Sukumaran is so good that I manifest to see them more on screen in equally good stories! (Hey Dharma, just do this!)' Another fan wrote, '#Sarzameen is an above average film especially for the performances of @itsKajolD @PrithviOfficial and a sincere #IbrahimAliKhan. The familiar storyline and treatment and deja vu to mission Kashmir cannot be ignored. A sincere attempt nevertheless . Watchable.' These tweets were followed by more reviews like, '#Sarzameen had a solid premise but failed to deliver. Weak screenplay and direction let it down. Prithvi, Kajol & the rest of the cast did well, but there was no real emotional connect. Overall, a mid watch with no standout moments. AVERAGE.' Sarzameen's OTT Release Date And Platform Sarzameen, starring Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Ibrahim Ali Khan, was released on JioHotstar on July 25. Interestingly, this is Saif Ali Khan's son's second film, and it too will have an OTT release, just like his debut film, Nadaaniyan. Sarzameen Plot It is a political thriller that features a significant amount of emotional drama. Set against the backdrop of Kashmir, Prithviraj plays the role of Colonel Vijay Menon in the Indian Army, and Kajol plays his wife. The story takes a twist when the Colonel discovers that his son, played by Ibrahim, is involved with a terrorist organisation. This follows an emotional turmoil in the family, and the most difficult decision for Kajol to choose between her son and husband.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Dia Mirza's Airport Style Is The Monsoon Moodboard You Need
Last Updated: Dia Mirza's airport fashion choices piqued the interest of fans once more as she was spotted at the airport. Dia Mirza, well known for her skilled performances on the big screen, continues to deliver pure fashion goals with each appearance. Although the fashionista prefers to keep things simple, her elegance is not lost on anyone. The actress was spotted at the airport, dressed in light monsoon wear. Her effortless charm and fashion choices piqued the interest of fans once more. Dia Mirza's Stunning Monsoon Look View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Society (@bollywoodsocietyy) In an Instagram video, Dia Mirza is seen posing for the camera before entering the airport. She donned a simple kurta set, which included a black tunic and trousers. She went light on her accessories with only a pair of earrings and her smartwatch. Dia Mirza Spotted With Son Avylaan View this post on Instagram A post shared by F I L M Y G Y A N (@filmygyan) A few days back, Dia was spotted as she arrived at the Mumbai airport with her son Avyaan. She was seen leading the child to the security checkpoint, but not before quickly posing for the paparazzi. While leaving, the munchkin interacted with the photographers and said 'Bye." Dia was left completely awestruck by her infant boy, joining him to say goodbye to the photographers. Dia's wardrobe consisted of a flowy colourful midi dress, brown gladiators, and rimmed sunglasses that were both comfy and fashionable. Her son, dressed in a patterned co-ord set, looked adorable. Dia Mirza has been married to businessman Vaibhav Rekhi since 2021. The couple welcomed a baby boy, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, in 2021. She also has a stepdaughter named Samaira Rekhi from Vaibhav's previous marriage. Dia Mirza was most recently seen in the film Nadaaniyan, where she played a schoolteacher and mother. The Gen Z love drama features Saif Ali Khan's son Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor in the key roles. Nadaaniyan, produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, was released on Netflix on March 7. In addition to Khushi, Ibrahim, and Dia, Suniel Shetty, Mahima Choudhary, and Jugal Hansraj had lead roles in the film. Her next film will be Yogendra Singh's Kabhi Bhi Kahin Bhi. The romantic thriller stars Dino Morea, Aashish Chaudhary and Sharat Saxena. First Published: July 28, 2025, 15:36 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sarzameen: Ibrahim Ali Khan's terrible film accidentally gets you to root for a terrorist to kill an Indian soldier, and you can't even deny it
In Sarzameen, a stern military man allows his only son to be murdered by terrorists in Kashmir because… nation comes first or something. You often hear about parents who proudly declare that they are willing to sacrifice their children for the country, and perhaps Prithviraj Sukumaran's Vijay Menon is cut from the same cloth as those folks. The only difference is that his son isn't a soldier on the front-lines, but a child for whom he feels no love. Played by Ibrahim Ali Khan, the child's name is Harman, and the only reason his father hates him is that he isn't like the other boys; he's timid, he can't play sports, and he speaks with a stutter. Bizarrely enough, Sarzameen implies that Vijay wouldn't have let his son die had he conformed to the 'norms' of boyhood. If Harman didn't have a speech impediment, the movie suggests, he'd likely have lived. It's an astounding thought that struck absolutely nobody in the Dharma writing incubator that coughed up this script, which relies almost exclusively on contrivance, convenience, and coincidence to keep the plot moving. Sarzameen expects us to root for a reunion of some kind after it reveals that Harman miraculously survived a bullet to the head — nobody dies in this movie, even after being shot at point-blank range — but unintentionally gets us to cheer for a terrorist to kill a member of the Indian Army. Also read – Nadaaniyan: Ibrahim Ali Khan makes one of the worst debuts in years; is Karan Johar determined to set fire to his career before it even begins? Only a complete failure in storytelling can send a viewer so wildly off track. Sarzameen is directed by Kayoze Irani, who showed such promise with his heartfelt short film in Ajeeb Daastaans. For him to have selected this as his feature debut makes no sense; as it is, it feels like he wasn't involved in the conceptualisation and execution of the action scenes at all. His focus, presumably, was on the drama. And it's drama straight out of a poor '90s movie; you can imagine how competent Sarzameen is when you realise that even Netflix, which gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up to Nadaaniyan, drew the line. As with that film, it feels like every line of dialogue here has been dubbed in a booth and not performed on set. Hindi isn't Prithviraj's mother tongue, and acting doesn't come naturally to Ibrahim. He shows up only after the first act, when Harman inexplicably escapes from the clutches of his captors and reappears in his parents' lives. For some reason, his mother, played by Kajol, is still married to Vijay, even after he abandoned Harman and left him to die. Had Sarzameen shown us what happened during those eight years, her decision would've made sense. But because it doesn't, you're left to assume that the only reason she stuck around is because she has a job to fulfil in the film's third act. Unlike Brody from Homeland, who was closely monitored by the CIA after he returned from captivity tried to begin his life afresh, Harman is simply allowed to go home to his parents. They barely recognise him. He no longer has a stutter, and he seems more confident than he used to be. Vijay is convinced that he's an imposter — the fact that he believes Harman would be the same person who 'died' eight years ago is bananas. Vijay knows that Harman was living with terrorists; he knows that Harman was probably tortured and brainwashed. And still, he welcomes Harman into his house without having him cleared first. Sarzameen seems to think that the dramatic conflict of these scenes rests in whether Harman is Vijay's son, and not whether he's a terrorist. The more suspicious Vijay becomes of Harman, the more you want to lean in and remind him that it's all his fault. Consequently, you root for the kid to shoot him in the face. This almost happens in the pre-interval scene, by the way. But the scene ends with a twist so wild that its sole purpose, seemingly, is to disarm you for the further insanity that Sarzameen has prepared for the climax. Let's talk about it. It is revealed that Harman was, indeed, a militant brainwashed against his father, who, it wouldn't be a stretch to assume, is the living manifestation of India. The villains didn't have to work too hard; Vijay did have him murdered, after all. The movie would've been far more complex had Harman come from a loving home, or if it had shown Harman commit a terrible crime before resurrecting himself. It's almost as if the most interesting chunk of the story — the eight years that Harman spent away from home — was deliberately edited out. Read more – Ae Watan Mere Watan: Heartbreaking, the worst film you've seen just made some strong political points Vijay, of course, has an awakening. But nothing can redeem him; he's like the dad from Udaan, but if he was also a child-killer. The real twist — and Abbas Mustan would be so proud of Kayoze — is that Kajol's character was a double agent all along. It's like they're gifting the Saiyaara generation with their own version of Gupt: The Hidden Truth. She was sent to spy on the Indian Army, but she fell for Vijay and had a child with him. Why she fell in love with a man like him isn't something that the movie feels confident enough to explain. And, having seen what sort of guy he is, it's impossible for the viewer to fill in the blanks either. Sarzameen is, after all, a movie that paints an Army officer as the villain and projects militants as morally justified in their actions. So, why can't it be appreciated like the scores of films made about America's war crimes after 9/11? Why does Sarzameen have more in common with Kajol's own Fanaa — the film's Harry Potter connections deserve a separate article — than it does with something like The Forever Prisoner, a film that understands the difference between empathising with a wrongdoer and actively cheering them on. By relying on trivial tropes, the movie does a disservice not only to its own characters, but also a very real geopolitical issue.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Ibrahim Ali Khan's Sarzameen Should Have Been His Actual Debut And Not Nadaaniyan
New Delhi: Let's be honest: when Nadaaniyan dropped earlier this year, many of us were ready to declare Ibrahim Ali Khan's acting career D.O.A (dead on arrival). The film was so poorly made, so bizarrely out of touch with its own genre, that it felt like an elaborate prank. Ibrahim, bless him, didn't just sink with the ship; he was the ship. From delivering shirtless monologues about fiscal deficits to awkwardly wooing women with lines like, "Tum itni hot ho ki global warming ki wajah bhi shayad tum hi ho," his performance was so wooden it might've given your IKEA shelf complex. So when Sarzameen finally released, after delays, rewrites, and what appears to be zero work on lighting, expectations were understandably subterranean. And yet, miracle of miracles, the man did it. Ibrahim Ali Khan is, against all odds, the only thing that worked in Sarzameen, a film otherwise so dimly lit and emotionally hollow it felt like watching Border on a dying tube light. The Curse Of Nadaaniyan Nadaaniyan, a Netflix original under the Dharma(tic) banner, was supposed to be Ibrahim's glossy launchpad, the kind only star kids with perfect genetics and impossible jawlines get. What it became instead was a cinematic disaster of such proportions that even Mrs. Serial Killer started looking like a misunderstood masterpiece. Directed by Shauna Gautam, Nadaaniyan was riddled with post-dub errors, laughably disconnected lips and voices, and some of the worst writing this side of Himmatwala. Ibrahim played Arjun, a privileged-but-angsty boy who wins debates with his abs and charms girls with refrigerator-magnet poetry. A still from Nadaaniyan His dialogue delivery was equal parts disinterested and unintentionally hilarious. He performed like he knew a second film was already in the works, which, as it turns out, it was. Enter Sarzameen If Nadaaniyan was a failure of direction, writing and acting, Sarzameen is a failure of tone, lighting and storytelling, but in that graveyard of good intentions, Ibrahim somehow stands tall. Helmed by debutant director Kayoze Irani, the film attempts to mash together family drama, militancy, patriotism, and identity crisis into one explosive package. Spoiler alert: the fuse never quite lights. It follows Lieutenant Colonel Vijay Menon (Prithviraj Sukumaran), whose emotional intelligence is as arid as the snow-covered valley he's posted in. His wife Meher (Kajol, in one of her flattest performances) tries to bridge the widening gap between her harsh husband and their stammering son Harman. That is, until Harman is kidnapped and presumed dead, only to return years later as a sculpted, soft-spoken, strangely familiar stranger named Haaris. The plot tries to do too much: Kashmir insurgency, a strained father-son relationship, a "who is he really?" mystery and ends up saying very little. The cinematography is inexplicably underexposed, entire sequences play out in what feels like a power cut, and the film's much-hyped "twist" lands with the grace of a wet sock. Ibrahim, The Lone Survivor But here's the thing: Ibrahim Ali Khan is actually good in this film. Not groundbreaking. Not award-worthy. But good, convincing, sincere, and most importantly, watchable. A still from Sarzameen As Harman/Haaris, he plays a young man torn between nations, loyalties, and personal identity. His stammer, previously a narrative gimmick, is now used to subtly reflect internal conflict. His rage isn't performative, it simmers. He emotes with restraint, especially in scenes opposite Prithviraj, where Ibrahim holds his own with surprising maturity. It's a redemption arc, both onscreen and off. Prithviraj himself echoed the sentiment when he said Sarzameen should have been Ibrahim's actual acting debut. And he's right, had this been the first glimpse we got of the actor, the narrative around him would've been vastly different. Trolls may have had to look elsewhere. Kajol And The Case Of The Vanishing Character Unfortunately, Kajol, usually dependable even in lesser films, is let down by the writing here. As Meher, the mother torn between a son she's lost and a husband who's emotionally unavailable, she's given little to work with beyond tired melodrama. A still from Sarzameen Her performance feels phoned in, as if even she knew this wasn't the project that required her A-game. The chemistry between her and Prithviraj is cold, and her big emotional moments barely register. A Dimly Lit Cautionary Tale There's a whole conversation to be had about Sarzameen's baffling visual aesthetic. Was it an artistic choice to make every room look like it's lit by a single dying candle? Or was it budget cuts? Whatever the reason, the film's gloomy palette paired with its moral confusion and cliche-laden script makes for an oddly claustrophobic experience. A still from Sarzameen For a story set in one of the most visually stunning regions in the world, Sarzameen feels visually suffocating. It promises grandeur, delivers gloom. It wants to be emotionally resonant but lands somewhere between melodrama and missed opportunity. The Final Verdict Ibrahim Ali Khan didn't just survive Sarzameen; he elevated it (of sorts). That's not a small feat, considering the film's many flaws. His growth from the cringe-inducing overconfidence of Nadaaniyan to the quiet conviction in Sarzameen is real and worth acknowledging. A still from Sarzameen He might still have a long way to go, but if this is the direction he's headed, there's hope yet. Next time, though, someone please get the lighting team a ring light.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rasha Thadani turns cheerleader for Ibrahim Ali Khan at Sarzameen premiere: Fans ship it!
The Sarzameen premiere held earlier this week in Mumbai was a starry affair as much of the industry turned out in support of the gritty drama. While the film is yet another feather in the caps of leads Kajol and Prithviraj Sukumaran, it's Ibrahim Ali Khan who has a lot to prove with this production. Rasha Thadani and Ibrahim Ali Khan's moment at the Sarzameen premiere has the internet swooning(Photos: X) The actor made his debut with Shauna Gautam's Nadaaniyan opposite Khushi Kapoor and while the film did blow up, it was for all the wrong reasons. The memes were insurmountable and the critique on the acting chops of the leads, or lack thereof, unending, so much so that producer Karan Johar had to step in, in defense of the duo. Sarzameen however, appears to be a much more honest attempt on Ibrahim's part to establish his credibility as an actor. And his fellow class of debutants are actually all-applause for him! Among the many that showed up for the screening, was Rasha Thadani who made waves with her debut earlier this year in Abhishek Kapoor's Azaad. Item track Uyi Amma and Rasha's pitch perfect performance may have stolen the rest of the film's thunder but it went far enough to establish her as one of the up and coming names to watch out for. Coming back to the screening, a video of her and Ibrahim embracing each other in a warm hug and some animated conversation (presumably of her congratulating him for his work on Sarzameen) have been doing the rounds of the internet and boy are fans shipping this new (on-screen) jodi on the block! The two have reportedly been brought on board for a young romance film for which they have religiously been prepping for. While more details on the film are awaited, one thing's for sure, the chemistry between the leads already appears to be banger. Sarzameen is now available for streaming on OTT.
