Aarakshan

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OneIndia 4/5

On the whole, Aarakshan tells an engaging story with very characters taken directly from the real life. Though the film is convincing, but the running time to almost 2.45 hours may be irritating. Aarakshan works as a film that delivers a forceful message. Don't miss it! Read More

BollywoodHungama 4/5

AARAKSHAN not only works as a film, but also as a tool to drive home a forceful message. It's a daring, heroic, commanding and an engaging film that shouldn't be missed! Read More

TimesOfIndia.com 3/5

Sad. Because as a film on the issue of reservation, Aarakshan was rocking till the first half. But as an omnibus on the travails of India's education system, it flounders into no - man's land. Watch it for the intermittent high drama and the gritty performances, scattered as they are. Read More

NowRunning.com 2.5/5

To sum it up, Aarakshan is just an average affair. Could've been shorter and better. Read More

Rediff.com 2/5

There is something seriously wrong with India's education system and Aarakshan unwittingly points to that problem. And that is its only contribution to any debate in India. Read More

Sify.com 3/5

Aarakshan is not afraid to take a stand and Jha's sure - footed storytelling is a delight, but what's the point if the issue itself is abandoned mid - way? Still as a film, it remains highly watchable for the performances and the gripping, relevant story. Read More

ApunKaChoice.com 2/5

In short, Aarakshan is painfully pointless, boring and not a wee bit enlightening. One would rather go fly a kite than to reserve a seat for this movie. Read More

NDTV 2.5/5

The second half is another film: the title is forgotten and Aarakshan dives into a plot woven around the ageing protagonist's battle to rescue his students from the clutches of the greedy men who have turned education into a money - spinning racket. Read More

IBNLive.com 2/5

'Aarakshan' is well - intentioned, but you can't shake off the feeling that you're trapped by a three - hour - long tirade. I'm going with a generous two out of five for Prakash Jha's 'Aarakshan'. If you don't want to be lectured, stay at home. Read More

PlanetBollywood.com 3.25/5

To sum it up, Aarakshan is a film which has its heart at the right place. This film deserves to be seen, so 'reserve' your seat now! Read More

Smashits.com

The story, the screenplay the dialogues and most of all Prakash Jha's direction are all good. The dialogues are apt for the occasions. Music and cinematography are good too. Kudos to Sachin Krishn for capturing every sequence brilliantly! Read More

Glamsham.com 2.5/5

You won't miss much if you don't 'reserve' a seat for AARAKSHAN. Read More

CineGoer.com

A pretty title and a reasonably good story with superlative performances, right noise before the release must ensure good money for the producer, an award for Big B and satisfaction for the viewers. Read More

BehindWoods.com 1.5/5

This is not an action packed movie in spite of the nature of the plot. Yet, the few action sequences in the film are well executed by Prem Sharma. Overall, the film falls short of the expectations the trailer, start cast and story had created. Read More

BharatStudent 3.25/5

While the first half passes off in well tuned manner, the second half slows down due to dragged sequences and brings the momentum down. However, the climax is again riveting. Overall, this is a film meant for the socially conscious and thinking audience and not for entertainment seeking folks. Read More