Cast: Ajay Devagan, Vivek Oberoi, Saif Alikhan, Kareena Kapoor
DVD Features: Dolby® Digital (5.1)Surround, Anamorphic Widescreen, Play All Songs
Disc-2 Features: Making of Omkara, Party At Cannes, Making of Beedi Song, Making of Namak Song, Omkara Music Video, press Conference in Mumbai
Music: Vishal Bhardwaj
Screenplay - direction: Vishal Bhardwaj
Producer: Kumar Mangat

Shakespeare has been an inspiration for many, and Bhardwaj is no exception. Set in the barren wastelands of Uttar Pradesh, the setting is (both physically and socially) apt for the pace and antiquated mentality of 16th century Venice - indeed, they have probably evolved at a similar pace. A bone of contention with this film is the language though, which is incredibly caustic at times. Taking the bard’s words to extremes... as well as his ending, which has slight variances from the original text; giving vengeance more meaning.

This is Bhardwaj’s second stab at Shakespeare, and as with Maqbool (an adaptation of Macbeth) he once again hits the ground running with his pacing, form and characters’ acute nuances. Hard to believe this chap was once composing music for movies!! He has also managed to compose an enigmatic score for this very gritty film. Most importantly he knows his craft well... music and direction... and he can spin a yarn - the script is sharp; the movie watertight.

The performances rock, especially Khan playing against type as scheming Machiavellian sidekick Langda, and Sharma as his partner. Daughter of the eponymous Aparna Sen she is fabulously natural, and brilliant at that. Devgan as a warlord, torn between love and treachery is succinct. Essentially a tale of how doubt can get the better of you, especially when those niggling thoughts allow jealousy to take over... and take relationships to extreme conclusions. Also a testament to (crimes of) passion and – dare I say it – Love. Very dark, but just as beautiful.