'Queen' - Two Thumbs Up
There are movies that one can't wait for to get over. In fact most of what Bollywood consistently puts out, falls in that category. 'Queen', however, is a movie that runs for a relatively long 146 minutes, yet one wishes it wouldn't end. Vikas Bahl, take a bow, for a wonderfully charming, & entertaining movie. The main protagonist Rani, goes from shy and vulnerable, to bold and daring. Her transformation is drastic. Yet she remains simple at heart and her attitude remains the same. Rani's character is not an easy one for even the most accomplished actors. Yet, Kangana Ranaut essays the role with utmost ease, almost living it. Her performance, to put it subtly, is nothing short of being a revelation. She is ably supported by a wonderful ensemble of actors, with a special mention for Lisa Haydon as Vijaylakshmi, who befriends Rani on her arrival in Paris and plays the catalyst for her transformation. Although, it's still early in the year, I seriously doubt there will be any stronger contenders than Queen and Kangana Ranaut for the Best Movie and Best Actress categories. The movie is very highly recommended. Truly, "Hungama ho gaya".

Queen sure is Surprise Hit of the year. Looks like, it will beat all time record for the 4th week Box Office Collections for an Indian film.

In the 4th week and it opens in Ottawa. Any one among Indian diaspora, I came across, says they'll be watching this film in theatre.