Ajay has exceeded what director might have expected from him. Not only his expressions and voice but also his composure, dialogues and body language is perfect for, Sameer Khan, reckless superstar who returns to his self in the later part of the movie. Sameer Khan's guru is a Sikh dacoit reformed into street theatre group owner and Pankaj Kapur has got into the role perfectly. The veteran actor has brought life to the script and up to some extent balanced one man show that would otherwise be just Devgan show. But that's it from acting. Be ready to ignore Vidya Balan who has no role to play and also Darshan Jariwala who has played a lifeless negative Marathi (Hindu) leader's role. Specially Darshan Jariwala has not justified his noticeable role he could have cashed for his future. Its pathetic to see his pronunciations of very common Marathi dialogues. Other cast are also average. Guest appearances of a dozen real life characters including Karina Kapoor, Tushar Kapoor, Jockie Shroff and Sridevi is one more marketing tactic that might help advertise this movie.From the story line, one can clearly understand that Rajkumar Santoshi has picked up spices from real life incidents of Salman Khan, Jessica Lal murder case and Amir Khan's Narmada project incidents. But none has brought enough intensity. Efforts of trying to bring religious balance have also failed miserably as Sikh and Muslim characters are all portrayed as great (except one minute shot when Muslim leaders try to lure the hero) while all Hindu activists are in negative role. Santoshi is also confused while handling media as movie starts accusing media initially while it ends up with it's glorification.
Film is backed with average soundtrack as there are not many chances for romantic songs. The song More Haji Piya comes and goes as a cold drink ad while watching a games on TV channel.
Bottom line is you wont get enough frustrated with movie to walk out of theatre in the middle just because of Ajay Devgan and Pankaj Kapur.
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