Vidya, Huma, Ali Zafar, other Bollywood celebs heap praise on Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Haider’

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Famous international writer, William Dalrymple tweeted earlier this morning:

Haider: Tabu & Shahid &Shraddha Kapoor all excellent…. superb photography & dialogue…. brave politics… Brilliant @basharat_peer script

— William Dalrymple (@DalrympleWill) September 29, 2014

The stalwart is clearly bowled over the Indian adaptation of William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, conceived by Vishal Bharadwaj. Praises started pouring in since yesterday morning when Irrfan Khan, who plays a pivotal role in the movie, tweeted to express his elation on the movie. His series of tweets registered the excellence of the movie.

Tabu has brought in a modern day mother India in @Haidermovie with mystery . One of the best performance of her carrier.

— IrrfanK (@irrfan_k) September 29, 2014

Kk has painted a nuanced n layered performance beautifully . Shradha is ethereal .

— IrrfanK (@irrfan_k) September 29, 2014

Vishal’s hamlet is not as confused as Shakespeare’s he is rather wounded emotionally physically.He carries the suffering of whole generation

— IrrfanK (@irrfan_k) September 29, 2014

Shraddha is ethereal in @Haidermovie. She looks as if she was born in Kashmir. And What brilliant performance .

— IrrfanK (@irrfan_k) September 29, 2014

@shahidkapoor in haider doesn’t emerge as n actor he rather erupts with tremendous force. A new chapter begins from here onwards .

— IrrfanK (@irrfan_k) September 29, 2014

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Shahid Kapoor, who plays the titular role in the movie, was touched by the praise. He replied to his co-star:

@irrfan_k coming from u these words r timeless will stay with me forever . your entry in #Haider is whistlepodu . U truly r magic on screen

— sHAhID kapooR (@shahidkapoor) September 29, 2014

Farhan Akhtar is particularly liking the music of the movie. He posted on the microblogging site:

I’m loving the music of Haider. Vishal B & Gulzar Saab in their element. All the best to the team & to my dearest Pappu @shahidkapoor

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 29, 2014

His ‘pappu’ thanked him:

@FarOutAkhtar Raju mere bhaiiiiiii thank you and big bear hug

— sHAhID kapooR (@shahidkapoor) September 29, 2014

Renowned filmmakers like Mira Nair and Hansal Mehta among others have hailed Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Haider’ as a must watch.

The industry has come in full support of the on-screen adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’.

Many took to Twitter to praise the movie, after its special preview was held in Mumbai.

Vidya Balan, Shahid’s co-star in ‘Kismet Konnection’, also attended the preview. She was seen praising Shahid and Shraddha, calling them modest enough not to accept those praises.

‘City Lights’ director Hansal Mehta said the film’s casting was perfect.

#Haider is STUNNING. Vishal ‘Bard’waj is a brilliant story teller. He redefines Hamlet and how!

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) September 29, 2014

how good is #Haider and what a performamce by @shahidkapoor. In fact @CastingChhabra is at his absolute best here.

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) September 29, 2014

National award-winning director Mira Nair applauded Tabu and Irrfan Khan in the film.

brilliant #basharatpeer, mesmerising Tabu, @irrfan_k, kashmir’s agony&beauty – all in the masterful hands of Vishal B – #Haider is a MUSTSEE

— Mira Nair (@MiraPagliNair) September 29, 2014

Actress Huma Qureshi called ‘Haider’ a haunting story.

Saw it last night #Haider still haunts me @shahidkapoor at his besttt! So many moments ..The last scene bt him and #Tabu stuck in my head.

— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) September 30, 2014

Actor Ali Zafar congratulated Shahid Kapoor on his performance.

Just saw “Haider”. One rarely gets to c such a strong film with such strong performances. @shahidkapoor your best till date. Bravo brother.

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) September 29, 2014

Other celebrities who have watched the movie include the likes of Deepa Mehta, Meghna Gulzar among others. They also took to Twitter to appreciate Vishal Bharadwaj’s movie.

To tell the story of what happened in #Kashmir AND get to the heart of its grief and dilemma so precisely is a writerly feat. #Haider

— Pragya Tiwari (@PragyaTiwari) September 29, 2014

#Haider is quite possibly Vishal Bhardwaj’s best to date. Timely reminder of how far a great script can take a film.

— Pragya Tiwari (@PragyaTiwari) September 29, 2014

#Haider captures you. Subliminally. As you absorb it, layer by bewitching layer, it engulfs you. Sheer poetry.. With passion and panache!

— Meghna Gulzar (@meghnagulzar) September 29, 2014

Powerhouse performances, haunting music,unrelenting camera work, impeccable production design & styling come together like magic in #Haider

— Meghna Gulzar (@meghnagulzar) September 29, 2014

#HaiderOnMyMind still haunted by powerful film by @basharat_peer + vishal bhardwaj, with @shahidkapoor as tormented #kashmiri hamlet!

— Amy Kazmin (@AmyKazmin) September 29, 2014

Pitch perfect performances by @shahidkapoor @ShraddhaKapoor KK Menon, Tabu & Irfan Khan. Stunning score by Vishal Bhardwaj. 3/n. #Haider

— Raheel Khursheed (@Raheelk) September 29, 2014

#Haider fuses the personal with the geopolitical seamlessly, while staying true 2 the Bard. No mean feat that. The crew should be proud. 5/n

— Raheel Khursheed (@Raheelk) September 29, 2014

To one fan who asked about Shahid’s performance in the movie, Raheel replied:

@maebemaebe I was blown away. He has outdone himself.

— Raheel Khursheed (@Raheelk) September 29, 2014

Just saw #Haider. Vishal’s film. It’s beautiful with fabulous performances. Politically relevant , it’s heartbreakingly satisfying. Bravo!

— Deepa Mehta (@IamDeepaMehta) September 28, 2014

Deepa Mehta liked Shahid Kapoor’s performance in the movie as well.

“@ArpitaShahid: @IamDeepaMehta wow mam ! Ur comment on Shahid’s performance” Mind blowing !

— Deepa Mehta (@IamDeepaMehta) September 28, 2014

It remains to be seen whether this love from the filmy counterparts gets transformed to audience’s love. Till then, let the praises come.

The battle lines are drawn, we say.

(With PTI Inputs)