Mirzya is a antic romantic film. it is a family film.The film is based on Gulzar's first screenplay in 17 years.
That alone should be deemed a huge draw for those that value the subtlety of his ideas couched in poetic flights of fancy.
Mirzya is toplined by two Bollywood first-timers, Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher.
Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher in Mirzya
Moreover, this film is the Rang de Basanti and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag director's first full-on love story.
Unfortunately, all these points of interest do not add up to much in the end because this tale of star-crossed lovers seems doomed from the very outset.