Bhardwaj extracts memorable performances from his cast, most notably Kapur, who plays Guddu as smooth-faced and sensitive and Charlie with a darkly shadowed sense of menace.

I came away with a stunning build-up, some spectacular sequences, and terrific music. But from a Vishal [Bharadwaj] film, I wanted the full monty.

Few plots have so exhilaratingly been laid out with such precise rhythm and inter-cuts. I suspect only a music-composer who’s also a director could synchronise this so well on screen...

Tarantino, take a bow. Brave new Bollywood is here.