Review ofAjji . . .

Review of Ajji . . .

#Ugly by Anurag Kashyap, #Laxmi by Nagesh Kukunoor and now this one #Ajji by Devashish Makhija No fainted heart people can watch these films. Darkness to an extreme level. Story of 10 years old girl abused and raped by the son of politician and then her granny  (Ajji) takes revenge on the rapist. It's not that typical revenge saga it's bold and disturbing.
Loved the presentation of bold topic which is perfectly relevant to the current situation of our nation.
It doesn't show any court room drama or legalities only FIR procedure by one corrupt officer. It's a personal revenge and not any kind of seeking justice from the system. Granny of a victim decides to take revenge and plans and executes the punishment which i have never seen before.
It's totally nail biting screenplay. Sharp editing and direction at it's best. From the beginning to the end each scene was mind blowing and i was super excited throughout the film. Not a single moment which bored me. Many of the scenes are brilliantly executed such as in the beginning police officer notes down the case, rapist along with his friend enjoying sex with the statue, Political father of the rapist hits him, Ajji learns the skills of mutton chopping from a butcher which is extraordinary part, she buys mutton from the butcher and feeds the street dogs this scene proves the talent of story teller and of course climax was kickass.
Loved almost everything about the film. There wasn't anything which bored me or ruined the film. According to the bold concept all the things executed and edited perfectly alright.
If i talk about the performances then who steals the show is lead Ajji herself played by Sushma Deshpande. OUTSTANDING. Take a bow ma'am for delivering such an EXTRAORDINARY performance. Hatz off.
Other casting is also very good. The cop, rapist, butcher, prostitute etc played their parts so well.
Indian cinema really needs this kind of films and these kind of films really needs more and more audiences not because of it's boldness but it addresses the fact of our inhuman society. Specially whatever is happening currently in our nation. Well don't want to say much about the problems of nation but i must say this is a brave attempt for Indian cinema.
Director Devashish Makhija and team take a bow.
4.5/5.
--- by Harsh Desai Filmy . . .