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Chandni Ke Paar review: a quiet river-town drama that earns its tears

Strong lead performances carry a slow first half. Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

By Tara Sinha

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Chandni Ke Paar, a fictional film, follows a ferryman's daughter who wants to leave her river town for college.

The first half is slow, but the leads hold it together, and the river is shot with real care. The songs are used sparingly.

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