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Bhardwaj’s own score, which incorporates Kashmiri folk melodies, and Pankaj Kumar’s "gorgeous" yet "chilly" cinematography are highlighted as essential to the film's atmospheric power. Community Perspectives

“It takes good take on Hamlet with Kashmir's Backdrop not dwelling deep into contemporary scenario but just using it as tool for storyline which is commendable to Film-maker not mishandling the sensitivity of issue.” Reddit · r/bollywood · 2 years ago Haider

The film holds an on Rotten Tomatoes , with critics praising it as a sophisticated and visually masterful drama. Reviewers from The Guardian called it a "palpable hit," noting how Bhardwaj makes the classic text feel "newly alive, bristly, [and] radical". Bhardwaj’s own score

Haider review – a palpable hit, in any language - The Guardian which incorporates Kashmiri folk melodies