Four different stories combined into one film. Majnu, Khilauna, Geeli Pucchi, Ankahi.Four new experiences in Indian cinema. It's as if a new threshold has been crossed in filmmaking and storytelling. Each story has a distinct personality of its own. The only thing in common is they all have a twist in the end. It reminds me of Jeffrey Archers' short story collection 'A twist in the tail'. Our lives are not linear but quite complicated. And the relationships that shape our lives have many layers. Though they are not uncovered we live inside these layers of complex thoughts and emotions. It is not always easy to interpret all of the emotions and feelings. This is what makes for real stories hidden in each of our lives. Ajeeb Daastaans tries to unearth and peel these layers in its stories. It is very plausible to see our lives in these stories because all these stories are inspired by real life. The suffering of a gay man and his wife, the oppression and suppression of a lesbian backward caste woman, a dystopic story of two sisters, and a story about the emotions of the deaf and mute, the film tries to unearth the complex character of loss and gain in human lives. Nushrat Bharucha, Konana Sen Sharma, and Jaideep Ahlawat deserve special mention for their exceptional performances. Kudos to the four directors to present this story in this interesting format and having a common theme in very different and original stories.
Rating - 4 / 5
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