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Jawan Review

November 17, 2023

by Inakshi Chandra-Mohanty

In the 1970s, Amitabh Bachchan’s entry into Hindi cinema gave birth to the “Angry Young Man.” He was a hero, who fought against the system, who fought against injustice, and became a voice for the subdued people in society. It was one man against the world. Through the 80s, this phenomena continued, but as the new century neared, the romantic hero emerged and the action hero became an afterthought. People either no longer wished to change the system, or they no longer trusted a lone hero to do it. With the birth of a new generation, softer male leads became the norm with Shah Rukh Khan at the height of romantic stardom.

Though Hindi films let go of this concept, South Indian Cinema, continues to celebrate its heroes through films on injustice with a male lead as savior. So it is only natural that Atlee, a South Indian filmmaker, brings back to Hindi cinema the heroic mass entertainer, ironically starring the very actor who had originally taken away the limelight from the “angry young man” of the 70s and 80s. Jawan follows a man who strives for justice, who wishes to correct a system which favors those who are guilty over the many innocents, and for that, he resorts to vigilantism putting him in the crossfire of both the police and an evil arms dealer.

I did not have great expectations from Atlee. Though his films are entertaining, they have never risen to greatness, barring Raja Rani, which is the best of his work. However, he has great mass appeal and Jawan promises the same.The plot is intricately woven with an amalgamation of elements that tackle many relevant issues in society today. From farmer suicides to hospital inadequacies, by blending real stories into a fictional universe, writer-director Atlee appeals to the struggles of the common man and attempts to raise awareness regarding the flaws in the system that governs Indian society. Alongside important themes, the film’s strength lies in its strongly choreographed action sequences with women at the forefront. Shah Rukh Khan as the man of many names is the hero, but he is surrounded by powerful women fighting for themselves and for others. It is exciting, entertaining, and visually captivating with a thoroughly ‘massy’ feel.

However, my biggest issue with Jawan is the same problem I’ve had with Atlee films in the past, particularly Mersal and Bigil. They’re all over the place. The shift between present and past, the placement of flashbacks, too many characters, too many plot points, everything is a disjointed mess. There isn’t a singular arc keeping the story moving. In an attempt to create suspense, using non-linear storytelling, the makers sacrifice emotions. We begin to connect with a character, or get interested in a certain plot point, but a sudden shift in the story, leaves us hanging. By the time it returns, our emotions no longer remain the same.

Nevertheless, it is entertaining and much credit for that goes to the performances. Every single actor in the cast does a tremendous job: the army of six girls (Lehar Khan, Sanjeeta Bhattarchaya, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Girja Oak, Aaliyah Qureishi), Deepika Padukone in a cameo appearance, Seeza Saroj Mehta as the little girl Suji, Sunil Grover, Ridhi Dogra, Eijaz Khan, and even all those in small bit roles. As for the central trio, anything I say in their praise would be less. Nayanthara is enigmatic and powerful as the law-abiding officer in search of who she believes to be a problematic vigilante. I am glad her stardom is finally extending beyond the borders of the south. Though Vijay Sethupathi has already made his mark on the Hindi audience through Farzi, it is through Jawan his versatility comes forth. I have seen so many actors struggle outside their comfort language, but he doesn’t let his difficulty with Hindi get in the way of his menacing performance. And last but not the least, is the star of the show, Shah Rukh Khan. Comedy, romance, drama, action, there is no genre in which he lacks and Jawan touches upon it all. Such a strong, versatile range of emotions is displayed through one character. This film is a reminder that Shah Rukh Khan’s stardom and aura are unmatched.

Jawan is not perfect, it is not without its flaws. But its entertaining nature, the larger-than-life characters, and Shah Rukh Khan’s explosive comeback make it a worthwhile watch.

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#REVIEW Rating :9/10 Starring: Bobby Deol, Joy Sengupta, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Anup Soni, Bhupendra Jadawat, Sameer Paranjape, Ninad Mahajani, Prithvik Pratap, Hitesh Bhojraj, Ravi Singh Directed by: Atul Sabharwal S Hussain Zaidi is a veteran in reporting and writing on real-life crime and gang-warfare in Mumbai, India. Many of his books have been adapted into Bollywood scripts, including a masterpiece of a movie called Black Friday, which centered on the chaotic fall-out of the 1993 Bombay explosions. The film sets in the tumultuous year of 1982, when Vijay Singh (Bobby Deol) , on a reprimand posting at Nashik police training academy starts working with five ‘backbenchers’, Surve, Jadhav, Shukla, Varde and Aslam, with intelligence, loyalty, and a streak of sovereignty. Zaidi wrote about the book at a time when Mumbai was plagued by underworld gangsters like Dawood Ibrahim, Iqbal Kaskar and Chhota Rajan, the batch of 1983 from the Police Training School (PTC) in Nashik-trained by the legendary Arvind Inamdar produced a group of prominent encounter specialists who have been credited with bringing back the rule of law in the city. Famed even within this batch, trigger-happy senior police inspector Pradeep Sharma understood that to save the city from the clutches of the underworld, he would need to dilute rival gangs. The Class of 83 delves deep into the most famous (or infamous) encounters conducted by Sharma and his batch mats. In the cinematic adaptation, produced by Shahrukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, the class of ’83, and its star cadet alumni swiftly earn the reputation of being honest and hard-hitting. They become the nemesis of dishonest cops and greedy politicians( mostly CM Manohar Patkar (Anup Soni)) , as easy cash and obscurity go hand-in-hand because hey after all even righteous cops are human too. If you are familiar with Mumbai political circles you will be able to identify the thinly-cloaked references to real-life personalities and incidents making the narrative extremely tenacious and reasonable, distinctive to Zaidi’s writing. #classof83 #review #bollywood #bollywoodreview @redchilliesent @iambobbydeol #bollywoodmovies (at Silicon Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CELgl3GAktq/?igshid=176xuqia2vxwb

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The chase for India's Osama loses steam midway....lacks thrill! India's Most Wanted is a heroic tribute to the IB that works day and night to find intel and capture terrorists. They often work without even proper support and more often than not invest their own money to successfully complete their mission. What eggs them on? The love for motherland. That is basically the concept of the film.. It also tries to recreate the circumstances that led to the capture of Yaseen Bhatkal. Rajkumar Gupta tries hard and it shows. He has after all made some brilliant films like Aamir, NOKJ & Raid in the past. But this isn't one of his best. The film seems to be on a loop as the IB team tries to capture India's Most Wanted. The film also could have done with a credible lead actor. Arjun Kapoor is sort of miscast. But not all is lost. Dudley's cinematography is the highlight as Nepal is shown like never before. The film moves along at a leisurely pace before concluding on a predictable note. Also the capture of such a high profile terrorist could have been portrayed interestingly. Alas Rajkumar Gupta chooses to take a realistic approach that leaves the film dry. And what was with Amit Trivedi's score? It was all over the place. Unbelievably. If you have followed Yasin Bhatkal's arrest in the news, then the film doesn't offer anything new as information. But it definitely tells us about the sacrifices members of IB make in the line of duty. The film has it's heart in the right place, sadly that isn't enough! . . #bollywood #bollywoodreview #moviereview #movies #movieoftheweek #indiasmostwanted #foxstar (at Pune, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx4eWB5lxxP/?igshid=1g4a8kws4ojlo

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Love Aaj Kal (2020) trailer review

Imtiaz Ali’s much-hyped remake of his own 2009 hit “Love Aaj Kal” has finally dropped its trailer. The original starred Saif and Deepika as the modern love couple. They are replaced by stars-n-the-making Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan in this version. 

Love Aaj Kal 2009 was a fun and thoughtful movie that presented modern relationships struggles while emphasizing on the timeless nature of true love. The first movie also relied heavily on the crackling chemistry between Deepika and Saif. 

Judging by the trailer this remake is in the same vein with Kartik and Sara’s chemistry being at the center stage in the promotions gossip sites and the poster. I feel the trailer surprisingly shows little of their chemistry which I view as a good sign of the movie having a lot more to offer than “chemistry”. This time around, the conundrum is love VS career, specifically from a woman’s point of view. It is an incredibly relevant topic and I really hope Imtiaz Ali will propose an equally modern message to that very modern dilemma.  

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Kesari Movie Review: Akshay Kumar Is Yet Again The Flag-bearer Of Patriotism

You will love the Kesari if you love Akshay Kumar’s recent brand of movies and surely respect the sacrifice of those 21 martyred Sikh soldiers.

Kesari is based on the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi, in which 21 Sikh soldiers of the British army fought 10,000 Afghan invaders.

Directed by Anurag Singh, Kesari majorly revolves around Ishar Singh (Akshay Kumar) who is a righteous & brave havaldar in the British army. He saves a woman from being beheaded by Afghans and causes a stir between the 2 fractions due to which he is sent to patrol the fort of Saragarhi. At Saragarhi, he helps build a mosque and during war asks the chef of his regiment to make sure wounded of both sides are taken care of. He is a noble, brave warrior.

The first half of the movie is used to build characters and the camaraderie between the soldiers with a blend of comedy and drama which will keep you appetized for the second half which is the main course and the dessert. The audience was promised a battle between 21 Sikhs and 10000 Afghans and that is exactly what they get in the second half. The second half of Kesari, where 21 brave Sikhs fight, is what saves it like in reality, they saved the other two forts.

What spoils the first half is the background score as it gives away what will be the upcoming scene. Most of the times, the background score seems chaotic. But in the second half, one just cannot miss the sound of sword cutting through flesh, every bullet fired, every footstep and this makes Kesari a delight to watch.

Ishar Singh and his 36 Sikh Regiment fought with high intensity and charisma. Akshay Kumar is the solo hero in the film and that is made evident to you. He slays people in slow-mo, makes a DIY sniper gun with the help of a binocular and a gun (obviously). I think Akshay Kumar make a movie out of every lesson in History textbooks so that everyone finds history interesting.

Teri Mitti sung by B-Praak, written by Jaani is the song that the movie will be remembered for. The cinematography is good with a few shots that you will remember for quite some time. Parineeti Chopra’s role was inconsequential but she does justice to her part.

As we said, Kesari will entertain those who are massy cinema-lovers and it will surely teach you a lesson in history which was never taught to you before.

We give Kesari 4 stars and a weeping kink for Teri Mitti.

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Kohrra Review

July 22, 2023

by Inakshi Chandra-Mohanty

Seven years back, we got a glimpse of the downtrodden state of Punjab through the film, Udta Punjab. The drugs, the violence, the chaos. It was a stark departure from the gorgeous pinds, ganne ke khet, and an overall romanticized version of Punjab we had grown accustomed to through the movies. We still see those sprawling fields in Kohrra, but now there is an ominous air over it, a fog of criminality that refuses to disappear. Netflix’s latest series is a crime thriller that follows two police officers, Balbir Singh (Suvinder Vicky) and Amarpal Garundi (Barun Sobti), as they attempt to solve the murder of a groom, just days prior to his wedding. Their personal and professional lives intertwine as the search for the culprit reveals much about the dismal state of society.

It is no surprise that one of the writers of Udta Punjab is a co-creator on this series. Sudip Sharma, also known for Amazon’s critically acclaimed show, Paatal Lok, has the knowledge and writing prowess to explore the gritty depths of Punjab. Along with director Randeep Jha, and co-writers, Gunjit Chopra and Diggi Sisodia, they create a universe that relies heavily on its atmosphere. From the Punjabi dialect spoken by the actors to the stark cinematography, they strive for authenticity.

Though it gets straight into the main plot, the crime being discovered within the first few minutes of the first episode, the story is slow to unravel. The exposition of the characters happens over the course of the series as each episode reveals a little more about their personal lives. The narrative is predictable. But, there is an unpredictability within that predictability. Many aspects of the mystery are easily guessed early on, but they are just loose threads. How these threads are woven together to form this murderous situation is the suspense we relish.

But what sets Kohrra apart, is the way it uses the mystery as background fodder for a poignant story of parental abuse and generational trauma. We see a whole generation of youngsters stifled due to the misplaced frustration of their elders. Happy suffers the inattention of his father, leading him down a treacherous path. Garundi is victim to the emotional blackmail of his brother and sister in law. Nimrat faces mental torture at the hands of her rigid father. Paul feels suppressed by the extreme beliefs of his father and as a result, Liam struggles due to Paul’s pain. The common thread here is the existence of parental figures who are insistent on imposing their beliefs from a generation of the past on their children of today. It is a bleak commentary on familial structures in modern society amid the chaotic crime scene in Punjab.

The brilliant writing along with the great performances bring these characters and themes to life. Suvinder Vicky and Barun Sobti do a commendable job leading the show. It’s remarkable to see how Barun Sobti imbibes this rustic Punjabi character, so different from any role he has portrayed thus far. This may be his fourth release of the year, but it’s definitely his best performance of them all. Suvinder Vicky is a revelation. Despite a career lasting almost two decades, with a few forays into Hindi entertainment, he is largely unknown to an Indian audience outside Punjab. This series has not only brought to light his nuanced acting, but has also catapulted him into belated stardom. While these two actors lead the way, it is the supporting cast that keeps the series afloat. Harleen Sethi is terrific in the role of Balbir’s disgruntled, angry and depressed daughter, Nimrat. Rachel Shelly beautifully portrays Clara’s agony of losing a son in a nation foreign to her. And there are many more actors that do a tremendous job bringing emotion and authenticity to their roles.

As the series comes to a close, I find myself wondering, are we supposed to like these characters? Barring Nimrat and Clara, my heart doesn’t ache for anyone. Instead, I feel disgusted by some of these people and their despicable actions. But, I believe that is the intention. These grey characters are not meant to be likeable. They are instead meant to be seen as an imperfect part of an imperfect society. A society that is slowly drowning in its own evils. But, as they each have their own form of redemption, we experience satisfaction, that in this burning society, there is a glimmer of hope. Just like its characters, Kohrra isn’t perfect. It is slow, it is predictable. But as the mystery takes a backseat, an important commentary on society emerges that makes the series a riveting watch.

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A Potpourri of a film..It is silly in parts but turns out to be a fun watch eventually! . . A 50 year old man falling for a 26 year old woman. Must have sounded really good on paper..not that it's boring on screen but haven't seen Ajay Devgn play a helpless romantic in a long long time. So helpless that it takes a Tabu to salvage his pride! And what do I say about Tabu? She continues to age gracefully and keeps delivering performances worth rooting for. This is Tabu's film starting Ajay Devgn & Rakul Preet Singh. I sort of like Rakul Preet Singh. There is a certain charm about her and she does what she could with this role. Probably it needed someone with more craft say an Alia Bhatt, but Rakul does just fine. The film takes its time to establish Ajay and Rakul's equation taking the age gap angle as an excuse to crack some lame jokes. But it's the second half wherein the film comes to its own and there ensues a family drama unlike anything we have seen before. I just had a problem with the actors playing Ajay's kids in the film. They have absolutely no character graph and could have done with an interesting arc. But to fill up for that loophole, we have Javed Jaffri and Jimmy Sheirgill making notable appearances and making an impact. Eventually the film left me happy at the end of it all. Yes, it's superficial and has it's own share of blemishes but it is an entertaining watch and sometimes, that's all that matters. . . #bollywood #bollywoodreview #moviereview #movies #movieoftheweek #dedepyaarde #luvranjan #romance #ajaydevgn #tabu #rakulpreetsingh singh #mustwatch (at Pune, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxkhGhsFvtS/?igshid=4n0tzc4snyg4

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