Dear Maya

The contrivances pile up, as do the stretched parts.

Dear Maya is a surprisingly satisfactory watch, mainly for the winsome performances and Bhatnagar's ability to deliver an immersive experience.

buoyed enormously by an astounding pivotal performance from Manisha, who is supported solidly by two younger actresses, Madiha Imam and debutante Shreya Singh Chaudhary.

Despite its fall at the final hurdle, I felt a lot of Dear Maya. I sincerely felt for Anna and Ira, even if I was told to feel for Maya. More importantly, this doesn't feel, or look, like a first film.