muvi-fan-73 The movie has been on list of my favorites for quite some time now, so thought of reviewing it after getting an account. The sole reason I like this movie is the revenge main lead (Urmila Matondkar) takes against another main lead (Saif Ali Khan) who ruined her life.No one should take any women for granted with their lies or force. If that happens, they should be highlighted with the punishment, the kind of such as expressed in this movie. To find out what happens, watch the movie.Tone, Script & Story: It's a revenge story, scripted with fair pace. Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: May it be residence, jail or any other location along with other factors the movie does justice to everything. Unnecessary music is refrained from and I respect that. Acting: Acting from main leads along with side leads especially in jail never lose your memory. They are good.Final Verdict: It's a fairly plotted revenge treat, everyone should be aware of, especially the people who treat women disrespectfully or consider them as toys. Such practices should be adopted and made public. About the movie - you must definitely watch it.

MartinHafer In recent years, more and more Indian films are making their way to America. Just a decade or so ago, they were practically impossible to find. Now, Netflix, Hulu and even local cable channels carry Indian films. While they are not yet commonly watched by the average person in my country, this is quickly changing as people are realizing that India is making some great films.Most of the films we have been getting are musicals--which are very popular in India. Most of these are also romances. However, a few films are NOT the same formulaic pictures (even though I like these romances, there is a certain sameness about many of them). A few of Satyajit Ray's films, gangster films (which I assume are VERY popular in India since I've seen so many) and comedies are also available--but you have to look a bit harder for them.One of the best of these non-formula films I've recently seen is "Ek Hasina Thi". When I say non-formula, I mean that it has no production dance numbers and the film is much more realistic and gritty. And, because of this, the film is a nice change of pace and well worth your time.This movie begins with a beautiful lady (Sarika) being stalked, somewhat, by a handsome young man (Karan). He is VERY persistent and a tad creepy--as he comes on really strong. But he's also very thoughtful and sweet and she falls for him...reluctantly. A bit later, one of Karan's 'friends' drops by her apartment and leaves a suitcase. Soon, she sees on the news that the man who visited her was a gangster and he's dead!! Sarika has no idea what to do and still thinks her boyfriend is what he claims to be--a guy who's made his fortune in stocks and bonds. This is a HUGE mistake, as soon the police arrive and find her with the suitcase and arrest her. And, based on advice from him and his sleaze-bag lawyer, she pleads guilty. These two told her the court would just release her and that would be that. Instead, she's given a huge sentence and sent to a hellish prison. She soon comes to realize that she's been set up to be the fall girl for a very bad man...and the quiet and sweet girl evolves into a very angry lady--one who is able to kill, if need be, to get revenge.While I would normally say no more (as it might spoil the film), I noticed that IMDb's summary gives a LOT of information. So, it lets you know that she does escape prison and she does plot revenge. I really, really liked this--as it was exciting to see the mousy lady become a Rambo-like hero. However, very importantly, it was NOT all action and a lot of the crazy stuff she did was believable....at least compared to many revenge films. See this one--and see the really cool ending. Well made all around.

Vivekmaru45 Sriram Raghavan's dark thriller Ek Hasina Thi has all the ingredients of a winner. Outstanding acting by Urmila Matondkar, who I consider to be the best actress in Bollywood. Good supporting acting by veteran actor Saif Ali Khan and veteran actress Seema Biswas.Karan Singh Rathod (Saif Ali Khan) who secretly works in the for the underworld, strikes up an acquaintance with Sarika Vartak (Urmila Matondkar) which inventually leads to a romance between them.One day Karan who is away on business tells Sarika that some friend of his would be staying a while at her flat. The Karans friend arrives, Sarika welcomes him. He leaves but leaves a suitcase behind. The next day, on news Sarika finds out that Karan's friend was a notorious gangster who was gunned down by the police in a fatal encounter. The suitcase that he left to Sarika now becomes a big problem. Sarika decides to dispose the suitcase discreetly but is apprehended by the police at her doorstep with the suitcase in her hand. The cold and unfeeling ACP Malti Vaidya (Seema Biswas) interrogates Sarika ruthlessly in to confessing. Sarika lands for the first time in prison. Events unfold in the film, which paces on relentlessly, which later come to a terrifying climax towards the end.Excellent casting, acting, dialogue, score, editing and photography. This film has scenes of graphic violence and should not meant for younger viewers under 18.

Biswajit Tripathy Sarita (Urmila) is a single working woman leaving along in Mumbai. She leads a very normal life until she meets Karan (Saif). Her life changes after that. Karan is a stock broker and a very mysterious man who takes interest in her. And Sarita also falls in love with him. She trusts him completely.Her life should have been changed for better but no, it was otherwise. Her nightmare begins only after that. She is accused of smuggling and imprisoned. Sounds familiar. No this is not Gumraah neither Urmila is Sridevi. This is a completely different movie though part of the scenes looks similar. Karan made her promise that she won't take his name and that he will rescue her from Jail. So she didn't take his name and admits everything. She is imprisoned and after that Karan never turned up.The Jail turns her into a very vindictive woman who will do anything to avenge all those responsible for the mess she is in. And Karan is the top person in her list.