With Chup, R Balki takes the saga of Kaagaz Ke Phool and the troubled legacy of Guru Dutt and and adapts it into a cleverly-written narrative about a diabolical serial killer, who hunts down and brutally murders prominent film critics based on the star rating they give a film. It is an ingenious idea that elaborates on and questions the complicated relationship between the film industry and the people who critique them. As we prod deeper into the killer’s motive, Balki throws up many contemplative points for discussion. What constitutes a good review? Is it the star rating that seals the fate of a film? Conversely, does a negative review denote its abject failure? Is there a space that allows for originality, authenticity and hard work to be appreciated and celebrated? Are box office numbers and financial success the only important markers that determine a film’s longevity? Does art and the sacrifice and toil it takes to become an artist, really matter?