Nail Polish is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language legal thriller drama film written and directed by Bugs Bhargava Krishna.[1] Produced by Pradeep Uppoor, Seema Mohaptra, Jahanara Bhagava and Dhirajj Vinodd Kapoor with the production house as Ten Years Younger Production.[2] Starring Arjun Rampal, Manav Kaul, Madhoo, Rajit Kapur, Anand Tiwari and Samreen Kaur the film follows the trial of a famous social activist who is accused of raping and murdering two migrant children while also suspected of killing others.[3][4] Nail Polish premiered on ZEE5 on 1 January 2021.[5]
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Directed by | Bugs Bhargava Krishna |
Written by | Bugs Bhargava Krishna |
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Cinematography | Deep Metkar |
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Music by | Sanjay Wandrekar |
Production company | Ten Years Younger Productions |
Distributed by | ZEE5 |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Anna M. M. Vetticad gave a positive review and said that the film "touches upon aspects of sexual violence rarely discussed in Hindi cinema or in Indian society at large."[6] Shrikanth Venkatesh of Sify wrote: "Nail Polish is a gritty film and is gripping for the most part. The acting is generally top notch, with Arjun Rampal and Manav Kaul especially in fine form.[7] Archika Khurana of The Times of India called it a "a compelling thriller which can be watched for its story and most importantly the outstanding performances."[8]
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express praised the film and wrote: "A few things are overstated, a couple of facts are fuzzily presented, but despite the occasional eye-roll, Nail Polish, buoyed by a wonderful performance from Manav Kaul, and ably supported by the rest, keep us engaged."[9] Prathyush Parasuraman of Film Companion wrote: "If nothing else, this movie is a testament to how well-framed and well-acted films can elevate even the banal writing, even if it cannot entirely transcend the banality."[10]
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1. | "Gustakh Mausam" | Vibha Saraf & Ronit Chaterji | 3:13 |