Ishqiya
2010 · Movie · 116 min. · India
Ishqiya is a story of romance between individuals caught in a web of crime, suspense, passion, and deceit. Two thieves, Khalujan and Babban, are on the run from their boss, Mushtaq. They seek refuge with an old friend, and instead meet his widow, Krishna. As they plan their escape, their time spent together draws the duo to her, Khalu with his tinted vision of old-fashioned love, and Babban with his lustful eye. The threat of imminent death forces them on a path of violence and betrayal. Set in a rural landscape, Ishqiya explores basic human emotions as influenced by desire, greed and revenge.
Direction Abhishek Chaubey
Cast Naseeruddin Shah · Vidya Balan · Arshad Warsi · Salman Shahid · Adil Hussain · Rajesh Sharma · Anupama Kumar · Gauri Mala
Soundtrack Vishal Bhardwaj · Hitesh Sonik
Screenplay Vishal Bhardwaj · Sabrina Dhawan · Abhishek Chaubey
Cinematography Mohana Krishna
Original title Ishqiya
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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