Nobody wrote tragedies better than William Shakespeare. And to interpret one of his greatest stories, Macbeth, in a Mumbai underworld setting, and be able to bring to life its complex characters on screen is an enormous achievement. Maqbool is a masterpiece, an acting manual for a generation of actors, and a guide on how to bring out hidden layers of characters that make them human and not mere sketches. The dark theme of the film is far from the benchmarks of Bollywood, which is why it bombed at the box office, but left an indelible mark on the annals of Hindi cinema.
Director – Vishal Bhardwaj
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Hi, I'm Frank Raj
Frank Raj is the author of Desh Aur Diaspora. For 25 years, he was the Editor & Publisher of The International Indian magazine, Dubai. Earlier, Frank studied journalism in the U.S.A., and has a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Falmouth University, U.K., He is working on his first novel, The Last Religion as well as on a nonfiction book, The Sinner’s Bible and on 101 Poems For The Spiritual Traveller. Frank and his wife Christine now live in Elkridge, Maryland, USA. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. A former columnist for The Washington Times Communities online. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome! Please email Frank at frankraj08@gmail.com
