Udta Punjab (2016) Movie Review & Songs Lyrics

Udta Punjab is an Indian crime thriller film co-written and directed by Abhishek Chaubey. It is based on drug abuse in the Indian state of Punjab. Produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor under their banner Balaji Motion Pictures, in association with Phantom Films, it features Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh in the lead roles.

Movie Details :

Directed by : Abhishek Chaubey

Produced by : Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Aman Gill, Vikas Bahl, Sameer Nair

Written by : Sudip Sharma

Screenplay by : Sudip Sharma, Abhishek Chaubey

Story by : Sudip Sharma, Abhishek Chaubey

Starring : Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Diljit Dosanjh

Music by : Amit Trivedi, Benedict Taylor, Naren Chandavarkar

Cinematography : Rajeev Ravi

Edited by : Meghna Sen

Production company : Balaji Motion Pictures, Phantom Films

Distributed by : Balaji Motion Pictures

On 4 June 2016, the Central Board of Film Certification sought a stay on the film’s release citing that the themes dealt with in the film were too mature for the general audience. As a result, the producers of Udta Punjab were directed to make a total of 89 cuts in the film. However, on 13 June 2016, the Bombay High Court struck down the stay and gave permission for the film’s national release, albeit with a single cut in the screenplay.

Review :

Udta Punjab (2016) Movie Review By Koimoi

What’s Good: Unleashing the issue of substance abuse in Punjab in quite a startling manner, Udta Punjab takes a gripping start. The stress on Punjab soon becoming another Mexico is quite validly portrayed.

What’s Bad: The curse of the second half strikes for this film. Whatever engages you pre-interval, is outstretched into a fictional set up in the second half.

Loo Break: Two druggies falling in love? Yeah! You need a loo break!

Watch or Not?: After all the hue and cry over its release, Udta Punjab comes off as disappointing. The film fails to give you a high, this ‘maal’ seems too ‘milavati’!” Full Review

Rating : 2/5

Udta Punjab (2016) Movie Review By Bollywood Life

Udta Punjab is definitely Bollywood cinema at its bravest, and also works as an eye-opener for people ignorant of the evils that’s plaguing our youth. Everyone involved in the making of the film should be lauded for backing such a film, when our viewers are still not able to get over the blockbuster fever. Yes, the film is very dark and mature, needed a tighter narrative and might not even be a 100-crore grosser, but still…it is a film our society desperately needs! Full Review

Rating : 3.5/5

Udta Punjab (2016) Movie Review By Times Of India

The film is sometimes too indulgent and sluggish. Also this is not your sunny-side up cinema. It is stark and makes you cringe. However, its victory lies in making you empathise with its characters. As Alia and Shahid, both victims of drug and physical abuse fight their demons and destinies, you shed a silent tear. Shahid has got his act pat but Alia beats everyone hollow. Kareena and Diljit are adept. This review also doffs a hat to the nuanced performances of Satish Kaushik, Prabhjyot Singh and Manav Vij. Important: A lot of the dialogues are in Punjabi but the subtitles help. Full Review

Rating : 4/5

Udta Punjab (2016) Movie Review By Gulfnews

The subject behind Udta Punjab — drug addiction and the nexus between politicians and drug lords — is grim and can be dull; the women take charge in this one. Credit is due to Chaubey for taking a grim subject and making it interesting. There are a few dull moments in the second half, but the climax packs a punch. The way the worlds of a cop, a heroin addict, a rock star and a doctor intersect is cleverly shown. Be sure to give Udta Punjab a shot.
Full Review

Rating : 3.5/5