For better than worse, this caper is worth its salt for the songs (obviously lifted) instead of the thrilling murder mystery it claims to be. This doesn't mean that the story was too original to be compelling it is apparently inspired by the legendary Agatha Christie play "The Mousetrap".
Be that as it may, Gupt is weird because of two reasons: one, for having actors of the caliber of Manisha Koirala, Kajol, and Om Puri wasted in utter bile of roles and two, for having a pedestrian plot frequently interrupted by hummable, where-have-I-heard-that-before type of songs. Bobby Deol has a permanent snarl or an expression of utter bewilderment on his face in turn throughout the film. As to how this film became a hit is even more puzzling.
Be that as it may, Gupt is weird because of two reasons: one, for having actors of the caliber of Manisha Koirala, Kajol, and Om Puri wasted in utter bile of roles and two, for having a pedestrian plot frequently interrupted by hummable, where-have-I-heard-that-before type of songs. Bobby Deol has a permanent snarl or an expression of utter bewilderment on his face in turn throughout the film. As to how this film became a hit is even more puzzling.