‘Soch’: A 23-Year Retrospective

Bhatnagar’s ‘Soch’ presents a distorted take on Hitchcock’s ‘Strangers On A Train,’ integrating it into the Indian film industry. The movie attempts to address the invasiveness of the paparazzi and its effect on public figures. However, the film’s aspirations are stymied by commercial pressures. The inclusion of slapstick humor and musical sequences disrupt the film’s narrative. The film casts Sanjay Kapoor as a superstar and Raveena Tandon as his director-choreographer. Arbaaz Khan’s performance as a psychotic killer is a highlight of the film. The movie also attempts to explore the themes of morality and fame. Despite its issues, the film distinguishes itself from other releases by attempting to provide an empathetic view of the tumultuous lives of film stars.