I usually don’t write movie reviews, but after a long time, I got to see a good and well made Hindi movie.
That is the best statement I could make for a movie like this.
In fact I was not keen on going for this movie. My wife is a big time fan of Aamir Khan so I agreed to go along. When I booked the tickets in the morning for Sunday (last show) I was surprised to see that none of the seats were taken. (At the actual screening only 30 seats were occupied)
What is a good film? It is a combination of good direction, good editing and a good story (in that order) and this film has all the three in the right order.
Anusha Rizvi has done an excellent job in directing the whole thing, and it is evident that it was done with real passion.
I just can’t believe that she wrapped up the complete shooting in 64 days. (heard that she had to take a break of 3 months for some legal problem)
She has already won the award for the best first film at the Durban Film Festival.
(This movie will be released in UK today)
Some of the scenes are real hard hitting, like the old man who keeps digging and digging, just to make about 20 to 30 rupees per day (and finally that pit turns out to be his grave)
Or the old lady who is bed ridden and just waits to have a swig from who ever is ready to give her a bidi.
Naseerudhin Shah was there for a short appearance and as usual just sailed through his small role.
Some where along the way I realized that I was laughing through out the movie, and I also realized that I was laughing at the state of our country.
Hope the movie pundits send this as the Indian entry for the Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.
As for cinematography, it was well handled except for the last part where the camera's fast movement to the city was a bit jarring to the eyes.
And finally I should say that if this lady (Anusha Rizvi) does not get the best director’s award this year then I may have to proclaim that I will have to commit suicide.
And finally I should say that if this lady (Anusha Rizvi) does not get the best director’s award this year then I may have to proclaim that I will have to commit suicide.
Kudos to Aamir Khan for having the courage to produce this movie.
