Shobhaa De Criticizes Mirzapur: The Movie, Calls It ‘Meant for Men’ After Falling Asleep During Screening
· Entertainment · Indian Express, NDTV
Veteran columnist Shobhaa De confessed she fell asleep for 15 minutes during *Mirzapur: The Movie*, calling the film ‘maybe should not have been made at all’ and suggesting it was ‘meant for men.’ She praised Ravi Kishan and Ali Fazal’s performances but criticized Pankaj Tripathi’s portrayal as monotonous, alongside the film’s disjointed storytelling and excessive violence. The film, which has grossed nearly ₹200 crore worldwide in less than a week, left her questioning its appeal, particularly after hearing other audience members snore. De also spent ₹900 on the ticket and ₹260 on snacks, totaling nearly four hours of confusion over the film’s direction. The movie, based on the Amazon Prime series, premiered on September 4 and was produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment.
Why it matters
Critics like Shobhaa De’s candid reviews can significantly influence audience expectations and box office performance, especially for high-budget films like *Mirzapur: The Movie*. Their feedback may deter some viewers, impacting the film’s commercial success and future projects in the franchise. It also highlights the growing demand for nuanced storytelling beyond genre-driven appeal.
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