FilmIndia (1946)

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:ICENT MOTION PICTURE OF INDIAN STUDIOS OF KISHORE SAHU'S GENIUS" Master-creation of Kishore Sahu's genius. "Veer Kunal" has proved one of the best hits of the year. — The Bombay Sentinel "Veer Kunal" goes into its run on a tide of acclamation. Powerfully dramatic, with no frills and trimming* ito divert attention the story grips attention from start Ito finish. Sets, costumes, photography, production values generally and acting are of the finest and combine admirably under Sahu's direction to make a fine picture. — The Times of India. "Veer Kunal" is a product of genius. — The Sporting Times. Kishore Sahu's "Veer Kunal" is, indeed, the most pleasant surprise of the year. He gives in "Veer Kunal" his contribution to the film industry in India of which he and his legion of fans and admirers have cause to feel proud ; for it is a picture whose thrill, melodrama, magnificient characterization and performance, and, above all, masterly direction stand unprecedented in the history of Indian motion picture. — R-UP Bam. "Veer Kunal" is the only heroic film truly based on Indian culture and Indian history produced up to this time in Indian film industry. Kishore Sahu is a genius. — Rasbhari (Delhi). "Veer Kunal" is a beautiful picture from the point of view of art, literature and nationalism. We are proud of this fact. Kishore Sahu deserves felicitations for presenting us with such a fine and artistic picture. — Chitraprakash (Delhi). "Veer Kunal" is undoubtedly the best historical picture of the year 1945. — Chhaya (Bombay). Sahu is genuinely original and versatile artist who has the brilliance of genius in him. "Veer Kunal" will go down in the history of Hindustani pictures as a classic. — Avaz (Bombay). "Veer Kunal" is a historical picture in the true sense of the word. It is after a long time that we have seen a really fine picture. Tested on the touchstone and found sterling gold, we recommend this picture to all lovers of the cinema. — Taraka (Bombay). Every film critic must acclaim this classical historical as an outstanding picture, — Nizam (Bombay). Producer-director Kishore Sahu's "Veer Kunal" is a messenger of progressive ideals for the filmgoers. — Hashar (Bombay) 'HINDUSTAN CINE DISTRIBUTORS, BOMBAY MUTUAL BLD. , HORNBY ROAD, BOMBAY.