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From the opening titles it is immediately apparent that Being Cyrus falls into that vaunted category of "different" films to emerge from India. Comprising vivid characterisation, English dialogue, and a razor sharp script, Being Cyrus is far removed from anything we might consider conventional Bollywood. Indeed, there's not a lip-synched song and dance sequence in sight. The emphasis here is on strong storytelling and riveting visuals, making for a curiously original film.

Being Cyrus tells the story of the Sethnas, an estranged family of Parsis. A once acclaimed sculptor, Dinshaw (Naseeruddin Shah) lives a reclusive life with his alluring but bored wife Katy (Dimple Kapadia). Meanwhile, Dinshaw's brother Farokh (Boman Irani) and sister-in-law Tina (Simone Singh) are charged with the unhappy responsibility of caring for Fardoonjee (Honey Chhaya), the decrepit father of the Sethna clan. However with the arrival of the seemingly amiable Cyrus (Saif Ali Khan), we discover that no one is really quite what they seem.

"NOT YOUR USUAL BOLLYWOOD FARE"

The key to watching Being Cyrus is to go in armed with the knowledge that this is not your usual Bollywood fare. The film features deftly etched out characters whose particular psychoses are expertly dissected by an accomplished cast. The descent into despair of Dimple Kapadia's Katy is enthralling, while Saif dexterously douses his natural easy charm with a sinister edge. While the film has much to commend it, Being Cyrus might not have commercial Bollywood aficionados in raptures. For pure Bollywood, stick to Shah Rukh. For something distinctly different try Being Cyrus.