Review of Maqbool (2003) by Srinjoy C — 19 Jan 2009

Easily one of India's best movies of all time.

This review of Maqbool (2003) was written by Srinjoy C on 19 Jan 2009.

Maqbool has generally received very positive reviews.

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Nicely adopted macbeth of Shakespeare's drama Macbeth to Bombay's lifestyle of Gangster...Must watch. Well written,directed and acted…

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Macbeth is given a Muslim makeover, resulting in a very intricate gangster film that is not only well-written but well-acted too…

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