SARBJIT

The emotion of hate is at its ugliest when its roots are in love. In life too we notice that many times acute hatred is nothing but pure emotion which got misplaced and misunderstood. Siblings fighting court battles, couples getting a divorce or even two warring nations which were one, once upon a time. Based on the true life of Sarbjit Singh, Sarbjit rekindles and fans the Indo-Pak animosity fire. This film tells the story of this love and hate between two very emotional nations. And in the events of hatred it is always the innocent that gets destroyed. This great tragedy has always been a reality since the time mankind existed.  An innocent man is captured, tortured, mutilated and wrongfully convicted. His relentless sister fights till his last breath, taking the fight to the mighty and powerful of the two nations. Mankind has always celebrated triumph, victory, happiness and success with pomp and vigor. This film celebrates tragedy, sorrow, melancholy and misery of a man and his family. What makes the story more tragic is the suffering for no fault of the victim.

 Randeep Hooda has reached a new level of performance which was awesome and grand. Every artist is supposed to be competing with himself and not anyone else. Randeep is surely taking huge strides in winning this contest. Aishwarya gives a heartening and sincere performance and happens to be the star of the film. The sheer hard work and dedication is obvious however, it just doesn’t hit home and delight. If only Riccha Chadda could have replaced her, this film would be legendary. Riccha has the intensity and talent to match Randeep’s passion and would have given the audience an experience to remember. The very few scenes she has actually acted in have added impact to the flow. The film does seem to drag because of the tragic story, however kudos to Omung Kumar who tries to show the reality of the story. Pakistan has been shunned in many scenes adding to the emotiveness of the whole issue which only can make things difficult. The fight and struggle is overbearing and heavy leaving a melancholic effect. Not a must watch, but if u like a biopic and history, go for it.

DEAR DAD - Review

Dissappointing !! Its like when the chef has all the ingredients to make a Michelin star dish and he fails to put it together for some reason. The dish is unappetizing and tastes average.  This was a great opportunity for Tanuj Bhramar to make an award winning film. A brilliant actor who fits the character perfectly with his natural poise, intensity and charm. A teenage debutant who is able to emote and has a grip on his act.  A very unique and interesting story with the potential to stand out.  Scenic locations to compliment the silent emotive and poignant issue. Silent frames and tones that begged for intensity and motion from the director. The script lacked dialogue, involvement of characters making the story torpid.  Dear Dad lacks the juice and spice that make films great. There are huge gaps in the narrative. The father confesses – the son reacts – interval – the son accepts – THE END.

The father son relationship has been done justice by the father and the son. The friendly relationship that a loving father is strong enough to have with the son, has been depicted beautifully. Himanshu Sharma shows maturity as Shivam while dealing with a difficult issue his family faces.The film successfully rubbishes common, prejudiced and condescending misconceptions about a particular social minority,

Rating – 2 / 5

SAIRAT - Review

Power and honor are the two most seductive achievements most human beings can kill for. They are capable of destroying love, innocence, relations, friends, neighbors and even societies. One will always remember this film for the moments that will shock and startle them. The crazy love an innocent teenager feels for a girl, the cockiness and brashness of a village girl who happens to be the daughter of a powerful politician, a teacher being slapped by the politicians son when asked to behave, the innocent romance between two young people as it blossoms, songs like "Zingaat" that literally made many from the audience leave their seats and dance in front of the screen (mind you, this was in a multiplex!), the lustful vengeance of the powerful for defying the social norms, daring lovers to make it on their own and a heart wrenching and stomach churning end that will take a few minutes to sink. I have always known Marathi cinema to showcase extraordinary talent in its narratives, lead performances and simple yet poignant composition. 

The rural settings and dialects cause a strong connection for the Marathi audience which was present in strength on a week night. It also made for the entertainment quotient in the rural nuances and ways of life. The lead actors, Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar showcase raw talent and great acting prowess in their performances. Rinku exudes confidence and craft while Akash will win your heart with his handsome looks and boyish charm. It can boast of three sensational numbers that will be hummed by most Marathis for a long time. The complete characters, identifiable cast, simple narrative, songs with panoramic picturization and divine music reminded me of Mani Ratnam films several times. The film does drag towards the ending, however the execution of an interesting theme is remarkable making this film a must watch.