TrueJoshNight Truly Dreadful Film

Marketic It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

Livestonth I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

varghesejunior A social film with a strong theme. based on corruption in the political system, police and society in India-that's what Ardh Satya is all about.Story is about an honest and efficient cop who soon finds that he cannot stay that way in the corrupt system that prevails in India.The concept is very strong. It is somewhat an explicit film, with hardly any background music at all. Acting is good on the part of Om Puri and Naseruddin Shah. Dialogue delivery is good. It is also hardly a 2 hour long film, so you wouldn't get bored easily.The editing however is not smooth and continuous. The film is also not suited for kids.7 stars

namashi_1 Govind Nihalani's Path-Breaking 1983 Cult-Classic 'Ardh Satya' is indeed A Landmark! A Hard-Hitting, Mind-Bending Cop-Drama, that offers a solid punch! Even the performances, are spell-binding.'Ardh Satya' Synopsis: A newly appointed police rookie deals with corruption, romance, and brutality.'Ardh Satya' left me astonished. As mentioned before, Its a Hard-Hitting, Mind-Bending Cop-Drama, that offers a solid punch! The Journey of its protagonist, Anant Velankar, played impeccably by Om Puri, is haunting, blunt & ruthless. His Journey, even cinematically, is unforgettable! Vijay Tendulkar 's Screenplay is Simply Outstanding. Govind Nihalani's Direction is Remarkable. Cinematography, Editing & Art Design, are good.Performance-Wise: As mentioned before, Om Puri is impeccable in the lead role. He Won a National-Award for Best-Actor & Deserved To. Its a Hallmark Performance, that deserves an ovation. Smita Patil, like always, is fantastic. Amrish Puri is excellent. Sadashiv Amrapurkar is superb, while Shafi Inamdar delivers his careers finest performance. Ila Arun is terrific. Naseeruddin Shah is as usual.On the whole, 'Ardh Satya' is A Landmark! Among Hindi Cinema's Best Films!

Asphyxiod "Ardh Satya" is one of the finest film ever made in Indian Cinema. Directed by the great director Govind Nihalani, this one is the most successful Hard Hitting Parallel Cinema which also turned out to be a Commercial Success. Even today, Ardh Satya is an inspiration for all leading directors of India.The film tells the Real-life Scenario of Mumbai Police of the 70s. Unlike any Police of other cities in India, Mumbai Police encompasses a Different system altogether. Govind Nihalani creates a very practical Outlay with real life approach of Mumbai Police Environment.Amongst various Police officers & colleagues, the film describes the story of Anand Velankar, a young hot-blooded Cop coming from a poor family. His father is a harsh Police Constable. Anand himself suffers from his father's ideologies & incidences of his father's Atrocities on his mother. Anand's approach towards immediate action against crime, is an inert craving for his own Job satisfaction. The film is here revolved in a Plot wherein Anand's constant efforts against crime are trampled by his seniors.This leads to frustrations, as he cannot achieve the desired Job-satisfaction. Resulting from the frustrations, his anger is expressed in excessive violence in the remand rooms & bars, also turning him to an alcoholic.The Spirit within him is still alive, as he constantly fights the system. He is aware of the system of the Metro, where the Police & Politicians are a inertly associated by far end. His compromise towards unethical practice is negative. Finally he gets suspended.The Direction is a master piece & thoroughly hard core. One of the best memorable scenes is when Anand breaks in the Underworld gangster Rama Shetty's house to arrest him, followed by short conversation which is fantastic. At many scenes, the film has Hair-raising moments.The Practical approach of Script is a major Punch. Alcoholism, Corruption, Political Influence, Courage, Deceptions all are integral part of Mumbai police even today. Those aspects are dealt brilliantly.Finally, the films belongs to the One man show, Om Puri portraying Anand Velankar traversing through all his emotions absolutely brilliantly.

xbharath The performance by Om Puri, Smita Patil, and Sadashiv Amrapurkar and the whole chemistry comes off nicely, along with the minimalist approach to story telling and direction by Govind Nihlani. The dialogues by Vijay Tendulkar is also great. I have not seen another movie like this. It is one whole, each piece so nicely fit in the plot. You cannot not be impressed by this movie. Amrish Puri comes off as the bossy husband and 'baap' of Om Puri. Om Puri is the young man caught between his sense of duty and his inability to fight the system. Sadhashiv as Rama Shetty gives just about the right touch to the movie with his smiling and soft speaking villain. The first meeting of Anand Velankar with Rama Shetty's at Sadhashiv's place is absoulely stunning. Smita Patil does not play a main role, but her part is also not distracting from the main plot. And to add to this all Kafi Inamdar plays the role of a cop who has come to terms with the system and its workings. Saying right things in the right places and knowing how to keep himself away from trouble. He is also the 'guru' of Om Puri and helps him whenever he gets into trouble.The movie not only brings to focus the difficulties faced by a police officer trying to do his duty but also the other side of brutalities in police custody. Om Puri captures hopelessness and the burning desire to break free in this exceptional performance in Ardh Satya. A treat to all avid fans of Indian cinema.