Moksha: Salvation

This is a movie with a generic plot but the format is what sets it apart. It's more like an artist reimagining a classic or a chef adding a new touch to an old recipe. It's tepid if you go by the storyline but the format which includes the cinematography, color tone and theatrical treatment was experimental as by no means the makers felt it would be a blockbuster. Watch it if you want to enjoy the making of a movie more than the movie alone. That said, the acting is pretty good all round except the actor playing Manisha's friend. Songs were catchy when they came out but lost their appeal over time, even though the picturization is again loaded with symbolism. An effort worth it's while overall if you are a movie buff.

What worked: This movie was a pleasant surprise to me. One of the distinct quality of the movie is the cinematography, which is very dominant aspect of the movie. The screenplay and the concept was great and well done. As a mental health professional, I was impressed by the portrayal of an unstable character with mental health issue in this fashion, and it was done with total honesty by Arjun. It's a well executed, engaging movie, and I loved how the vulnerability, duality of the main character is portrayed. I loved the use of shades and colors in the narrative What did not work: I would take out songs at any cost considering they are disturbing the narrative rather than enhancing them, but also considering the beautiful visual aspect. Final verdict: recommended

Moksha is a classial example of an Indian movie that lacks originality and attempts to show a sequence of events in a Hollywood style. The movie is basically about a law graduate (arjun rampal) who studied law because of his passion towards helping those who cannot help themselves. Money was never an incentive for him to practice law. This dogma of life caused problems between him and his father (oberoi) because his father was a money motivated person and resented his son for his way of thinking. Further into the movie, he meets and falls in love with a naive, vulnerable but good looking young girl (manisha) and they begin to spend a lot of time together. Eventually, he begins to confide in her. After witnessing injustice at a local village where several impoverished people underwent a momentous amount of suffering, he decides to open up a charity foundation for the poor and needy. However acknowledging the need for funding, he explores all possible "legal" avenues but fails to get the funds. Even his father turns his back on him. This compels him to use illegal methods to obtain the required funds and during the course of doing so, he begins to turn insane. So thats the plot of the movie. The problem with this movie is that it mimics the Hollywood style of direction (i.e. the black and white flashbacks and the obscure dream) and overall seems very illogical. The plot however was very good in my opinion, but unfortunately, the movie failed to demonstrate it effectively.

If you like movies like "phir teree kahani yaad aye", "Daddy", "Jo Jetee howee sikandar", then Moksha is a below average movie.However, if you are crazy about Indian movies and relish watching all kinds of junk, then Moksha is a great movie. I give it ** / ***** (2/5 stars)

I have yet to see a more perfect, artistic, and beautiful depiction of borderline personality disorder.

Too bad, Ashok Mehta didn't directed more films.

Cinematography is on par with world standards. If not for any other reason, watch for cinematography alone.

Arjun Rampal is dead sexy in this film and more than in any of his future film.

This is not meant for everyone! Only people who have experienced extreme emotional states(whether you see this thing as good or bad), can truly understand this film.

one of the finest movie with a motive and thought was applied... for the first time i felt how difficult it is for a poor man to survive and how they are being exploited. Director has done a wonderful job but the USP of the movie is Arjun Rampal... I feel he should do more films like Moksh instead of doing all second lead crap...He is a smart guy and a potential actor with a very manly voice. He must do more of this kind of movies. Black and white scenes are amazingly done and worth watching on big screen. Most of people complained that it was too slow but i feel that's what the story demands that you understand each and every moment of the hardship our hero is going through. One of the best in it's class i was completely satisfied