Second coming

Govind Nihalani8217;s foray into mainstream cinema was a non-starter at the box office. Thakshak came and went quietly, just a few months ago. Opinions were divided about the quality of the maker8217;s work. One person whose opinion is deeply valued by Nihalani is Shyam Benegal8217;s. As Benegal has been busy shooting for his own current production with big star Karisma Kapoor, he was unable to see the Thakshak when it was ready for release.

Unanimous opinions? Some of the songs need the axe, desperately! Rahul Bose is good. Song Rang de8216; is terrific. Film is too edge-of-the-seat heavy, needs lighter moments.

A non-unanimous opinion? Hrithik Roshan should have starred in the film!