Anand Pandit’s blockbuster ‘Chehre’ wins plaudits from critics and audiences alike

The thriller is garnering hearty applause for its taut dramatic moments and performances

After many pandemic induced delays, producer Anand Pandit’s dream project and Rumy Jafry’s directorial ‘Chehre’ hit the big screen on August 27, 2021. The buzz around the film has been building up for a while with the posters, teasers and the stunning trailer generating a lot of curiosity on social media and trade circles. After the release, this Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi starrer seems to have really struck a chord with the audiences and critics alike. With two seasoned lead actors pitting their histrionics against each other and an ensemble cast adding to the dramatic tension, this thriller about crime, retribution and justice is being loved by audiences and the critics alike.

Critics from online portals, prestigious magazines and even trade circle analysts are showering the film with unstinted praise. Here is an overview of some of the accolades:

Taran Adarsh: #Chehre opts for an unconventional theme, which tends to get verbose and talk-heavy after a point… But the plusses outnumber the minusses here, especially the moments between #AmitabhBachchan, #EmraanHashmi and #AnnuKapoor… Also, the climax twist is a big plus. #ChehreReview

#OneWordReview…#CHEHRE: ENGROSSING.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½
Captivating screenplay + wonderful performances by the principal cast makes #Chehre an interesting watch… Director #RumyJafry – associated with comedies – springs a pleasant surprise with a dramatic thriller. #ChehreReview pic.twitter.com/MffOcTOYaP

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 26, 2021

Subhash Jha: #Chehre a grand thriller with a spectacular central performance by Mr @SrBachchan not to be missed. 4 stars @emraanhashmi

#Chehre a grand thriller with a spectacular central performance by Mr @SrBachchan not to be missed.4 stars @emraanhashmi https://t.co/wOESbfXSwW

— SubhashKJha (@SubhashK_Jha) August 26, 2021

Joginder Tuteja: The mood. The lighting. The ambience. There are some films that necessitate a concentrated viewing experience. No breaks. No interruptions. No interference. Just the magic of the BIG SCREEN with a bag of popcorn. #Chehre is one such film @SrBachchan @emraanhashmi @anandpandit63

The mood. The lighting. The ambience.

There are some films that necessitate a concentrated viewing experience. No breaks. No interruptions. No interference. Just the magic of the BIG SCREEN with a bag of popcorn. #Chehre is one such film @SrBachchan @emraanhashmi @anandpandit63 pic.twitter.com/RD1oF8Jesc

— #TutejaTalks (@Tutejajoginder) August 26, 2021

Atika Farooqui (@atikafarooqui) Tweeted: Watched a riveting thriller – #Chehre last evening. What a story by Ranjit Kapoor and smart direction by @rumyjafry . Was on the edge of my seat till the end and marvelled at the freshness of the subject ! Please don’t miss !!!! @anandpandit63

Watched a riveting thriller – #Chehre last evening. What a story by Ranjit Kapoor and smart direction by @rumyjafry . Was on the edge of my seat till the end and marvelled at the freshness of the subject ! Please don’t miss !!!! @anandpandit63

— Atika Farooqui (@atikafarooqui) August 27, 2021

Sumita Chakraborty of Stardust called the film, “a taut tale replete with suspense and fab performances that is gripping till the end. “

Veteran critic Bhawana Somaaya added, “Sometimes it is important to underline issues and Chehre does that.”

Produced by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures & Saraswati Entertainment Private Limited, ‘Chehre’ also stars Annu Kapoor, Krystle D’Souza, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Raghubir Yadav, Siddhanth Kapoor, and Rhea Chakraborty. The film has been released today in theatres across the country.