The main highlight of the movie is the performance from the lead pair. Amitabh Bachchan has done a stupendous job as Vijay. It is amazing for a big celebrity actor like him to take on portraying a character that could be unpalatable to a majority of the Indian viewers. Though the character does not have a growth, he has acted it out brilliantly by understanding the character in its totality. However, my applause goes whole-heartedly for young Khan. Hers is clearly one of the best debut performances that Bollywood has witnessed. Varma has to be thanked for his new protégé. Khan has portrayed the character so effortlessly that in most of the scenes she matches the aplomb of veteran Bachchan. The supporting cast — Revathy, Nasser and Arya — has done full justice to their roles. Technical aspects are another noteworthy highlight of the film. The cinematography is top class. The beautiful locales of Munnar have been effectively portrayed in the movie. The background score by Amar Mohile provides good support to the narrative. The leisurely pace of the movie complements its beauty. 

For the Critics 

Their have already been to much criticism about this film and there has been a concerted effort to ‘kill’ this film. However, I appreciate the film because it is a welcome change from the run-of-the-mill movies, or the Hollywood-clones from Bollywood. Even though the basic plot has similarities with Lolita, Nishabd is a unique attempt. 

For those who love experimental movies, Nishabd is worth a watch.  

Finally, a big thanks to Sahara FILMY for telecasting this movie yesterday in the evening. Atleast was better than watching the repetitive and boring analysis of the commentators of how and why it rained at Bangaluru and what would have happened of the match if it had not.