Mirzya - movie review

If you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt… only love

Mirzya is an epic love story that plays out in contemporary times – inspired by the folk tale of “the legend of Mirza – Sahiban. Mirzya’s stunning visuals keep you hypnotized and take you to a different world all together.

This fantasy romantic thriller has the basic premise inspired by the Punjabi folklore of Mirza Sahiban. We have heard of Heer Ranjha and Sohni Mahiwal. In the folk lore story of Mirza-Sahiban, the couple meets with a tragic ending. So does this film.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra the director presents the age-old story in a radical, modern understanding of the tale. The story telling goes into flashback mode repeatedly narrating those significant milestones in the lives of the lovers. Read more: http://www.filmytown.com/movies/mirzya-movie-review/

Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra on complete focus mode

Filmmaker Rakeysh Om Prakash is known to give his heart and soul to his work.

The talented filmmaker is currently busy with the edit work of his next, a love story titled Mirzya.

We have already seen the examples of all his efforts with masterpieces like Rang De Basanti and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag to name a few.

The film maker creates benchmark not only for Indian Cinema but himself, which he loves to exceed with every film.

After his last film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag became the celebrated film in 2013 and bagged major awards that year, the director has been focused on his upcoming project, Mirzya.

Mirzya is Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's first ever Love story. The film features debutantes Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher in the lead.

Though the film has been shot and is complete, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra being the perfection that he is is brushing up on the intricate details of the film.

Rakeysh has been spending major part of his days editing the film with utmost focus.

Since this is the filmmakers first tryst with the genre he is leaving nostone unturned to make Mirzya yet another fine work his.

Inspired by the folk tale of “the legend of Mirza – Sahiban”, Mirzya is an epic action-romance that plays out in contemporary times. The film unfolds filled with heightened drama & action packed sequences in the visually rich terrain of Rajasthan, juxtaposed with flashes of the fantastical universe of the folklore set in the bleakness of Ladakh.

The story of Mirzya has been written by poet and lyricist Gulzar, with music created and crafted by the musical trio of Shankar Ehsaan Loy.

The film introduces Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher, along with Anuj Chaudhary, all of whom make a dramatic entry in this untold love story and brought to life in the Director’s inimitable style.

Produced by Cinestaan Film Company & ROMP Pictures and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The film is set to release on 7th October 2016.

High Octane Night Safari Action sequence in Mirziya

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is shooting an action sequence for his next film Mirziya

Saiyami in Mirziya

Mirziya is a contemporary love story set in Rajasthan starring debutants Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher.

The scene he is shooting is a night safari sequence and it is being shot in Mumbai. Both Harshvardhan and Saiyami are a part of the sequence.

The night safari sequence is a high octane action sequence and Rakeysh is ensuring the scene gets shot exactly as he has visualized it. He has planned out an elaborate action sequence with several high profile stunts.

For this he is collaborating with several international technicians for the sequence. He personally worked out and got in touch with all the professionals who would be required for the sequence and is ensuring the best for his film.

Mirziya is one of the most anticipated films and a huge launch pad for Harshvardhan and Saiyami.

Rakeysh is pulling all the stops for the film and personally looking into all the details.