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Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 0935 hrs IST

Mumbai The opinions on ‘Kaminey’ are divided - either people have liked the film or hated it. But not many are aware that Vishal Bhardwaj, its creator, was well aware that the 40 + age-group wouldn't take to the film, much before its release. "We had test screenings in several cities, before the release. The reactions were pretty uniform, with the youth [18 to 30] loving the film and the middle-age segment [40 +] hating it. That's when I realized that the opinions would be in extremes," Vishal admits.

A lot of people feel that they failed to decipher the initial 20 minutes of the film. "That's true! I got the same feedback. The next time I would ensure that I simplify things," he states. Not many are aware that the start of the film was altered after the test screenings. The film began with a war in Africa and shifted to Shahid Kapoor running on the tracks. But the response to the war sequences was outright negative, so the editor suggested that Vishal change the start to Shahid running on the tracks.

Meanwhile, Vishal is all set to start work on his next film, this time with Hrithik Roshan in the principal lead. "This is the first time I am confirming the news. Yes, Hrithik and I are working together. The project will roll once Hrithik is through with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Guzaarish’. In the meantime, I am wondering if I should make another film in the intervening period," Vishal divulges.

What about ‘Ishqiya’? When is it releasing? "Oh, I've got tremendous feedback for the first promo of the film. In fact, people tell me ki ISHQIYA ka trailer aapki picture [Kaminey] se behtar hain [chuckles]... Well, looking at the number of releases in the coming weeks, I haven't decided on a release date yet. We've already completed the film and are in the post-production stages right now," Vishal reveals.

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Awesome, Brilliant! by Misha on 04 Sep 2009

Kaminey is absolutely brilliant- in terms of direction, performances, details-- hats off to Vishal Bharadwaj! It's a must-watch twice at least!!! The nuances and poetry of certain scenes, the sleekness and dark humour of soem others-- all blend it superbly. All the actors have done a marvellous job, the music is so well-written and composed too. I'm surprised at those who didnt like it-- need to put on their thinking caps and view it again...I think Kaminey is another feather in VB's cap after Omkara...all his movies have been great actually. The movie rocks!

Best film of last 2 decades by anon on 31 Aug 2009

This is the best film of the last two decades

Worst film of 2 decades by isar qureshi on 28 Aug 2009

Kaminey is probably the worst film in the last two decades. The last one i can remember vividly is Akarshan.

blame to jaganath,puri by bapina on 26 Aug 2009

sir,in this kaminy picture many times shown jaganth picture with some probervs on the walls of the lavotary with a girl's body ;is it a right thing to show in this way , and blaming hindu god?how can you have been making business to hareshing others religion;plz as soon as u should exclude these picture from ur film.thanks

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