Murder Mubarak Movie Review: Watching a film like Knives Out comes with an additional layer of interest for me – to sit down, notebook and pen in hand, and try to figure out if I can catch the culprit before the detective can. It is a frustrating task, a frustration I bless myself with really – if I don’t succeed, I lose and if I do, the film loses its magic. But even then, it’s the former I find more enticing. And that is why I think rather highly now of Murder Mubarak.
Movie: Murder Mubarak (Streaming on Netflix) Duration: 141 minutes
Director: Homi Adajania
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma, Dimple Kapadia, Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, Suhail Nayyar, Priyank Tiwari, Deven Bhojani, Tara Alisha Berry, Aashim Gulati and Brijesh Kala
The film is based on Anuja Chauhan’s Club You To Death and directed by Homi Adjania and is an example of how an author and a director’s vision can co-exist. People haven’t been able to capture the hilarious charm of Chauhan’s books – I haven’t had the pleasure of reading Club You To Death yet but the Chauhan charm is omnipresent.
Vijay Varma delivers a strong performance as Aakash Dogra, a lawyer entangled in a web of secrets and lies.
His portrayal is nuanced and compelling, as he portrays the inner turmoil of a man torn between loyalty and self-preservation. His chemistry with Sara Ali Khan is palpable, which adds depth and tension to their characters’ relationship.
Pankaj Tripathi steals the show as ACP Bhavani Singh, the seasoned investigator tasked with unraveling the mystery behind the murders.
Tripathi’s performance is masterful, as he portrays the character with a quiet intensity that is both captivating and chilling. His scenes are among the most gripping in the film, as he slowly pieces together the clues that lead to the shocking truth.
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The supporting cast, including Karisma Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, and others, deliver solid performances that add richness and depth to the narrative.
Each character is well-developed, with their own motivations and secrets that are gradually revealed as the story unfolds.
Visually, ‘Murder Mubarak’ is stunning, with lavish sets and breathtaking cinematography that captures the grandeur of the Royal Delhi Club and the gritty reality of its members’ lives. The film’s production design and costumes are top-notch, adding to the overall immersive experience.
In a way similar to Gulmohar, Adjania juxtaposes the lives and personalities of the elite with the working class, primarily through a caretaker with dementia Guppie Ram (Brijendra Kala), a waitress (Amaara Sangam), and a hairdresser Ganga (Tara Alisha Berry).
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Chauhan’s work is known for the way it tackles the class divide and that is the best part of this film as well. For instance, the elite are so disconnected from ground reality that they call two trainers, one from Arunachal Pradesh and one from Karnataka, ‘twins’ – their racism is frustratingly casual. At another point, someone mentions November rain and one of them remarks, “Poor farmers” while sipping a drink in their massive club.
The screenplay, adapted from Anuja Chauhan’s book ‘Club You To Death’ by Suprotim Sengupta and Gazal Dhaliwal, is tight and well-paced, with just the right number of twists and turns to keep the audience guessing until the very end. The narrative is engaging, with enough suspense and drama to keep viewers on the edge of their seats throughout.
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Produced under the banner of Maddock Films by Dinesh Vijan, and co-produced by Sharada Karki Jalota and Poonam Shivdasani, ‘Murder Mubarak’ is a must-watch for fans of mystery thrillers. With its gripping storyline, stellar performances and stunning visuals, the film promises to leave a lasting impression. (Agency)
