mrunaldesai I started the movie thinking as a Pankaj Kapur movie, because I love his acting. But the movie gave me chills. This movie is at its best. The end could have being better, but it's still an amazing movie. It leaves a very strong impact on a person's mind.It's not regular SRK, Salman stupid movie. It's AMAZING. Not sure why it didn't go to Oscars.Pankaj Kapur is awesome. All the other actors are also amazing. No overacting, No stupidity.Watch it if you like non-commercial movies. MUST WATCH for everyone, although most of people may stop the movie in the first half an hour since it's not a "Bollywood" style movie.

Sajjad Pathan Very rarely does one come across a film that makes the other films look so trivial in comparison. An excellent masterpiece... Must watch for all audience. Pankaj Kapur as, usual has come up with an extraordinary performance. Bhavna Talwar has done a fabulous artwork to present such a beauty in her directorial debut. Outstanding locations, and beautifully presented the traditional culture. Vibha Singh, the screenplay writer, was awesome in giving a very different and sensitive storyline. An outstanding film in all respects, this one deserves the highest praise and of course, the highest award. Indeed, true religion is humanity.

Sudeep Gollamandala Very few films that are made nowadays stay with you after you watch them. This is certainly one of those movies that not only stays with you but becomes a part of your thinking and your way of living. Rarely would some one come across a film that is so positive. Director Bhavna Talwar brilliantly brings home the gist of the movie that "Humanity is the True Meaning of Religion". Pankaj Kapur leaves you dumbfound with his acting. You can feel all the emotions of the character as if they were real and are happening to you. He just calls his character to life. This film is a story of a devout Brahman who is also the head priest and who is considered as a perfect follower of the scriptures(Vedas). A mother leaves her baby in the hands of the Brahman's daughter, who brings the baby home. The baby becomes their own. The baby grows up as a true Brahman's son until 4 years when the boy's biological mom comes back to claim her son who happens to be a Muslim.As an ardent follower of faith, Panditji(priest) gives her son back to the lady and rigorously punishes himself for desecrating his faith(Dharm) for raising a boy who does not belong to his caste or religion. Panditji's religion and faith and his devotion for God can be easily understood when intensifies the punishment upon himself even when the loving thought of the boy comes considering it to be against his Dharm. After a while communal tensions arise in the city. The boy's biological mom comes to the Panditji's home, asking his family to rescue the child from the angry mob ready to kill them both.What will the Panditji do....what is his real DHARM???? Watch the movie...its WORTH a try.. trust me!!!

Chrysanthepop I just finished watching this movie today and was impressed by the message it conveyed (ie, humanity is religion), the performances, the direction, the lighting and the cinematography, yet, IMO it could have been a little better as it somewhat disappoints (only a little). What I found disappointing was the ending. It just seemed too abrupt and sudden (which sort of made it unrealistic).Talwar's direction is impressive and she put a lot of heart into making a movie based on a somewhat complex issue. There have been movies made on similar subjects but she shows her point of view and takes us into the mind of Pandit Chaturvedi, an extremely devoted Brahmin priest. We see his dedication, experience his conflict and feel his emotions. The character's been excellently played by Pankaj Kapur. His subtleness and silence conviction is powerful and his dialogue delivery, especially in the end, is amazing. Supriya Pathak plays Chaturvedi's wife with clear ease while Hrishitaa Bhatt leaves a mark in a smaller role. The rest of the cast is adequate while the 'villains' were very caricaturish. The background score deserves mention as it adds a voice to the going ons.Bhavna Talwar deserves full marks for doing such a fine job. Even though I think the ending could have been a little better developed, I think Ms Talwar wanted to make it more concise. It would have been interesting too to also dig into the 'villains' psyche. They were so fundamentally opposed to other religions. Anyway, while one may argue that 'Dharm' is a spiritual movie, I think it has very universal message. This is a film that everyone must see, especially in today's time.