Ardhasatya review: This Gujarati play comes alive only for a fleeting moment

2/5

Story:

A mysterious character called Pawan Kesari (Sunil Daru) comes like a storm in the Bhatia family. One day, he gets killed and there are various suspects for his murder. Who really killed this businessman with a shady past and present?

Review:

Gujarati artists are recognized through the plays they work in. While they aim to be a part of movies, these artists are often left working on the stage. Ardhasatya, which is a ShemarooMe original, tries to bridge the gap between the two but succeeds only borderline.

To top it up, the play has intense dramatic music which shows its bad execution. The comedy in it does not even last enough to grab your interest.

The suspense in this drama project is good and executed well. Actor Saunil Daru, considering his character, shines above all others in the play.

Ardhasatya takes bizarre turns which just makes you wish this play ended already. However, if you hang on, the interest re-builds, thanks to the second half of this play. The cinematography on this project isn't great either. It blurs in the middle of a scene, where the lead characters are still mouthing their dialogues.

Like mentioned, the play gets better in the second half. Finally, it stays true to its title. This project takes you into a spiral after a murder takes place.

Of course, this play doesn't have a realistic factor. It tries to be feel-good even when it comes to the law. This is a very unrelatable factor in the project.

Verdict:

Ardhasatya is experimental but the experiment does not work at many levels. The project works but only in the second half, that too for a fleeting moment. The drama overcomes reality in this one, which doesn't make the play a worthy watch.