"Vash" Movie Review 2023

Cast and Crew

Director: Krishnadev Yagnik

Actor: Hitu Kanodia, Hiten Kumar

Actress: Janki Bodiwala, Niilam Panchal

Vash, a new Gujarati film released in cinema halls this week, directed by Krishnadev Yagnik, who has directed a few recent Gujarati films, this film is written and directed by actors Hittu Kanodia, Janki Bodiwala, and Hiten Kumar.

The film is the story of a family, specifically daughter Arya, who is in her twenties, who falls under the spell of magic or is under the spell of a man, the entire film revolves around the moment she falls under the spell of magic. subdues and starts to disentangle his intentions with how this man's how the family reacts which is what the film is about.

Synopsis

If you're a fan of supernatural horror or just looking for a great cinematic experience, this movie is worth a look. Krishnadev Yagnik presents a powerful psychological drama full of suspense and twists.

Storyline

Atharv is a family man who works as a pilot and when he is at home the entire family of 4 (he, his wife, his youngest son, and his daughter Arya) visit the family farm and spend a few days planning to enjoy. On the way to the farm, the family stops for lunch at a dhaba, where they meet a man named Pratap, who at first seems very friendly, but his sudden arrival at the farm infuriates the family after Arya, his daughter's search throws it into turmoil. Under the spell of this man and he obeys whatever he says and so the game begins.

The man has only one goal, to take Arya away from the family forever, and all he wants is for the family to willingly live with him, as he starts torturing them relentlessly, forcing Arya to work. forces you to The family succumbs to the torture and what happens in the end, is the film about that?

My Review

The film begins with a warning from the director that this film is not for the faint-hearted and that pregnant women or people with heart problems should avoid watching it, which is pretty okay for this film. Vash, as he suggests in the local Gujarati/Hindi tradition, the name itself is enough to make you believe that it will be something different and the poster with Janaki, confirms that suspicion. The film is definitely for the weak at heart.

Suffice it to say that the film is almost 2 hours long and wastes no time enthralling us. The film starts off with the story building up, then we get introduced to the characters, especially Arya's, and as it goes on with everything, well, magnify it 1000 times.

The psychological element has been used very well in the film and it keeps you guessing constantly. The writing is phenomenal and the screenplay along with the cinematography keeps you glued to the screen. There is no music in the movie, so what you end up with is a whole 2-hour treat because your heart is not broken.

Being a huge psychological horror fanatic, this was an absolute joy to watch. The acting is superb and punctual. Janki Bodiwala has done a fabulous job with Hittu Kanodia and Hiten Kumar. Although the latter two need no introduction as they are Hollywood superstars, their foray into the mainstream of Gujarati films has served them and us well with such scintillating performances.

Rating

Vash keeps you guessing and has all the right elements to make it worth watching. Again, not for the faint of heart. I would suggest you go and watch the movie in the theaters. In my opinion, I will give a 3.5/5 rating.