Gajab Raat, which was released yesterday on Netflix, has a strong ensemble cast and, moreover, it is produced by Neeraj Pandey. As the title suggests, its about the events that unfold over one crazy night. The film begins on a great note and keeps one hooked thanks to the thrilling moments, gripping narrative and realistic yet sharp dialogues. Sadly, things go downhill in the second half. It is difficult to believe that a regular cop is able to take on such powerful figures all alone. In real life, he would have been ruthlessly sidelined, and the powerful people would have gone ahead with what they intended to do. This dents the impact heavily. Manoj Bajpayee rises above the script and delivers a very entertaining performance. Akshay Oberoi keeps his performance restrained yet impactful. Divya Dutta (Suneeta Chaudhary) has limited screen time but makes up for it with her performance and arresting screen presence. Rajiv Gupta (SHO Rana) is memorable and also raises laughs. Aditi Sandhya Sharma (Arya Sahni) has a crucial role and does well. Nushrratt Bharuccha and Shraddha Das are fair, while Saqib Saleem is sadly wasted. Kiku Sharda (Lovely) is dependable. All in all, Gajab Raat is an average flick.
My rating – ** ½ out of 5!