Directed by: Ajay Devgan
Produced by: Ajay Devgan
Written by: Sandeep Srivastava and Robin Bhatt
Story by: Ajay Devgan
Starring: Ajay Devgan, Sayesha Saigal, Erika Kaar, Abigail
Eames, Vir Das, Girish Karnad and Saurabh Shukla
Music by: Mithoon
Cinematography: Aseem Bajaj
Edited by: Dharmendra Sharma
Production company: Ajay Devgn FFilms and Pen India Limited NH Studioz
Distributed by: Reliance Entertainment
Release dates: 28 October 2016
Running time: 169 minutes
Story/Plot:
Shivaay revolves around the
imperfections of Lord Shiva and how it makes him strong. It highlights Lord
Shiva's human elements. It is not a mythology. It's a modern film.
Know more about the captain of the Ship,
the director: Ajay Devgan (born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969),
also credited as Ajay Devgn, is an Indian film actor, director and producer. He
is widely considered as one of the most popular actors of Hindi cinema who has
appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. He has won numerous awards, including
two National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. In 2016, he was honoured by
the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour
of the country.
Devgan began his professional career
with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut
for his performance.[9][10] He then starred in successful films such as Jigar
(1992), Dilwale (1994), Suhaag (1994), Naajayaz (1995), Diljale (1996) and Ishq
(1997). In 1998, he appeared in a critically acclaimed performance in Mahesh
Bhatt's drama Zakhm and he received his first National Film Award for Best
Actor for his role in the movie. In 1999, his most-talked-about film was Hum
Dil De Chuke Sanam in which he played Vanraj, a man who tries to unite his wife
with her lover.
In addition, Devgn owns a production
company Ajay Devgn Films which was established in 2000. In 2008 he debuted as a
film director with U Me Aur Hum.
My Gut Feel and comments:
“Man wanted a home, a place for warmth, or comfort, first of
physical warmth, then the warmth of the affections.” ― Henry David Thoreau,
Walden
Above quote sums up the story line of Shivaay as it’s a journey
of a man fighting for his family and getting the love in bits and pieces.
Shivaay, going by its promo can be perceived
as a typical action film however as per actor director Ajay Devgn it’s an
emotional drama. Ajay is a sensible actor and proved his mettle as a director through
his directorial venture “U Me Aur Hum”.
Although first half of that movie was not effective however film
picked up well in the second half.
Going by the interviews I have seen of
Ajay, he seems confident about his offering and seems to have delivered a
decent movie with its share of high points beat in action department or
emotional scenes.
Over all I think it’s a tricky project
and chances of going it off track is quite high. Length of the movie is a
concern area for me. Holding audience for more than two and a half hour is a
daunting task. It’s going to get tough completion from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil which
is releasing on same day.
Being on a pessimistic side; I am giving Shivaay
2.5 stars out of 5, two days before the release.