Mirror Game

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Mirror Game
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Theatrical poster
Directed byVijit Sharma
Written byVijit Sharma
Screenplay byVijit Sharma
Produced byRahula Kochar
StarringParvin Dabas, Dhruv Bali, Pooja Batra, Omi Vaidya
CinematographyJosh Echevarria
Edited byShakti Hasija, Abhishek Seth
Music byKasturi Nath Singh, Vishal J. Singh
Production
company
Icelerate Films
Distributed byPVR Pictures
Release date
  • 2 June 2017 (2017-06-02)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Mirror Game is an Indian psychological thriller film written and directed by Vijit Sharma and produced by Rahula Kochar for Icelerate Films. The film was released by PVR Pictures on 2 June 2017. The film stars Parvin Dabas, Pooja Batra and Omi Vaidya in lead roles. [1]

Contents

Plot

Mirror Game follows University Professor Jay Verma. Stuck in a crumbling marriage and a failing career, Jay seeks a way out of his troubles. Ronnie, an ambitious student, approaches Professor Verma asking for help with a thesis. Verma sees this as an opportunity and, in return for his help, makes Ronnie an offer that he hopes will solve all his problems. Ronnie accepts, but soon things start to spiral out of control and Professor Verma begins to question his sanity.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the film was largely made by mother-son duo Kasturi Nath Singh and Vishal J. Singh. Additional songs were contributed by Derick Gomes, Superzero and Esfand. [8]

#TitleLyricsMusicSingerLength
1Chor Aur PoliceSiddhant KaushalKasturi Nath Singh, Vishal J. SinghVishal J. Singh3:38
2DaghaSiddhant KaushalKasturi Nath Singh, Vishal J. SinghPrashant Vadhyar3:47
3Peecha Chorey NaaSiddhant KaushalKasturi Nath Singh, Vishal J. SinghShilpa Surroch4:49
4JaahilVishal J. SinghVishal J. Singh Sneha Khanwalkar 3:38
5Jay's ThemeKasturi Nath Singh, Vijit SharmaKasturi Nath Singh, Vishal J. SinghKasturi Nath Singh (feat. Parvin Dabas)3:24
6In My WayDerick Gomes/ SuperzeroDerick Gomes/ SuperzeroDerick Gomes/ Superzero3:32
7Angel of Chances (Ronnie's Song)EsfandEsfandEsfand4:26

Awards

This film has received the following awards:

Festival/ AwardsLocationCategoryYearOutcome
Asian One AwardsMumbai, IndiaBest Actor2017Won (Parvin Dabas)
Delhi International Film FestivalDelhi, IndiaBest Actor2016Won (Parvin Dabas)
Delhi International Film FestivalDelhi IndiaBest Director2016Won
Golden Gate International Film FestivalSan Francisco, USABest Feature2016Won
Newark International Film FestivalNewark, USABest Feature2016Nominated
Newark International Film Festival [9] Newark, USABest Actress2016Nominated (Pooja Batra)
Golden Gate International Film FestivalSan Francisco, USABest Director2016Nominated
Golden Gate International Film FEstivalSan Francisco, USABest Actor2016Nominated (Parvin Dabas)
Jersey City International Television and Film FestivalJersey City, USAClosing Night Feature2016-
Golden Door International Film FestivalJersey City, USAOfficial Selection2016-
Washington DC South Asian Film FestivalWashington, DC, USAOfficial Selection2016-

Critical reception

The film received mixed reviews. New Indian Express gave the film three stars and called it "an engaging, well-etched whodunit". [10] Rohit Bhatnagar of The Deccan Chronicle described the film as "layered". [11] Business Standard gave the film three stars. [12] Film Companion said the film was "semi-competent". [13] Asian Age reviewed the film positively, describing it as "engaging", as did IndiaGlitz.com. [14] [15]

References

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  11. "Mirror Game – Ab Khel Shuru movie review: A good experiment on psychiatric genetics". Deccan Chronicle . 1 June 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  12. IANS (1 June 2017). "'Mirror Game: Ab Khel Shuru': Surprisingly engaging (IANS Review, Rating: ***)". Business Standard India. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  13. "Mirror Game Review: A Semi-Competent Whodunit" . Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  14. "Mirror Game – Ab Khel Shuru movie movie review: Engaging till the last frame". asianage.com/. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
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