Sanju

Sanju is a biopic based on the life of actor Sanjay Dutt. The film gets into minute details of the life of the actor accounting his life as a youngster to his release from jail on charges of possession of weapons. Hence it is a long film of almost three hours giving detailed account of the actor’s innocence. He was wrongly accused under the TADA act for being a terrorist and went through great suffering and pain because of these accusations. The film drains you emotionally as it is very tragic and sad. It shows how fame and wealth are not immune to wrong publicity. How media destroyed the life of an actor who was imprisoned on wrong charges and the pain his father went through because of media massacre. We know how celebrities’ lives are affected by media, who manipulate stories to increase TRP and readership. This film accounts the worst-case scenario portraying the destructive effects of wrong publicity.

This is a very expressive film and Raj Kumar Hirani has communicated minor details very distinctly. Though the story is tragic, the progression of the film is captivating and holds you through the duration. The leads journey through drug addiction and the father son relationship are the focal points of the entire film. A great story has been woven around these focal points with rich characters. It is the story of a celebrity whose life is saved by a father and a friend. Ranbir Kapoor’s performance is such that the actor is lost and his character and role stand out. He has blended so well into Sanjay Dutt’s personality that it is difficult to distinguish. Paresh Rawal’s act is classy and emotional. Vicky Kaushal is sensational. He deserves an award for his role. The film is long, heavy and tiring. But it is definitely worth the watch. It has all the makings of an epic. If the events depicted are true then we as a nation have done great injustice to an innocent citizen.

Rating – 3.8 / 5