Mirza: Part 1 - Joker

With a swagger that matches his beard-and-glasses look — a clear influence of Shah Rukh Khan from Raees — Ankush lives up to the title role, showcasing his capacity for both comic timing and well-executed action. While Kaushik Ganguly is effortless as the ruthless Sultan, Shoaib Kabeer is particularly impressive as the hot-headed second-in-command drug lord. But the one who stands out is Oindrila Sen as Muskaan, a fisherwoman who Mirza falls in love with at first sight. No one messes with Muskaan and she is no eye-candy who dances around trees with the hero. Oindrila also shows off her action skills, specially in the climax. Mirza has the feel of ’90s action dramas where the protagonist might be smart and unbeatable but is yet relatable and not larger-than-life. The film tends to lose its grip in the second half when logical consistency takes a backseat at times.