'D-Day': It’s gripping and has gravitas

Much appreciation has been coming director Nikhil Advani’s way after many B-Town celebrities had a dekko of his next, D-Day, over the last couple of days. The action drama has Rishi Kapoor playing a Karachi-based don, who is on India’s most wanted list. Pitted against him — on screen — are four Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officers, played by Irrfan, Arjun Rampal, Huma Qureshi and Akash Dahiya.The plot revolves around their plan to bring the don back to India. Co-produced by Essel Vision Productions, the film also features Shruti Haasan, Nasser, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Shriswara.
Here’s what some prominent names in Bollywood had to say about it:
Karan Johar, filmmaker: “It is taut, gripping and incredibly made. It has a strong emotional layer that gives it gravitas and the performances are top notch.”
Kabir Khan, director: “The film is gripping and engaging. The emotional track adds depth to the story, thus presenting a well-made thriller.”
Abhishek Kapoor, director: “Nikhil has nailed it with D-Day. It is inspiring. And kudos to the technical crew; they’ve outdone themselves with this film. I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen.”
Tarun Mansukhani, director: “The movie has some fantastic performances. Newcomers Shriswara and Akash steal the show. Also, the song Alvida stays with you.”
Raj Kumar Yadav, actor: “D-Day is a brilliant film with some great casting. Mukesh Chhabra (casting director) has got it spot on.”
Milap Zaveri, writer: “This film is the most raw, truthful and powerful depiction of how Pakistan has given shelter to India’s most-wanted man! Every Indian across the world will salute this film. Irrfan and Rishi Kapoor are brilliant in the film, while Shruti, Huma and Arjun have given the best performance till now.”
Shoojit Sircar: “D-Day is a great spy thriller. It’s real and gritty with the right amount of masala and rocking performances.”
D-Day, produced by DAR Motion Pictures and Emmay Entertainment, releases today.