Review of Mulk . . .

Review of Mulk . . .

Anubhav Sinha brings a film that's on burning issue of our nation. It's must watch for each Indian citizen. For those who are Muslim, those who aren't Muslim, those who consider Muslim as the "Others" all the kind of people can feel something by watching this one. Story of Muslim family in Banaras from which the young son gets involved in terror attacks and because of that how the whole family suffers the film tells this touchy story. Here it's shown by the makers that what happens to one Muslim family when their son creates problems for the nation by involving in terrorism and unfortunately the innocent family knows nothing about it. Rishi Kapoor plays the lead of family he's retired lawyer born and brought up in India always loved India never thought about communal discrimination.

It's hard hitting drama bravely made on this issue. Generally film makers don't dare to choose and present this kind of burning issue but Anubhav Sinha written and directed it with the team and proved once again that cinema has a potential to bring change to the society. Such film makers need support from the system and their audiences.

It has class appeal and potential to earn the rewards from the critics. It's exhilaration saga for those who prefer content driven film which has more better execution and writing than typical commercial films.

When it comes to my personal views on this issue i should admit that it was really indeed film and it's right time. Unfortunately our nation is facing very serious problem of communal discrimination. It's not good anyhow or in anyway for the nation. It may destroy the existence and it's already loosing country's incredible image across the globe only because of the mentality of such stupid people of nation. There's no advantage of war within the country among the communities or against any religion. India is famous for Unity in Diversity and it must continue this image for the development and peace.

Excellent writing work of the film also stated that terrorism isn't related to any religion or community. It's a business unfortunately Islam is being used a means to spread the terrorism across the globe. Terrorist don't have any religion if it's Hindu then it's definitely not the Muslim. There's nothing written in any Geetha or Quran that killing of the people will give you heaven thus it's obviously doesn't belong to any religion. It's my request whoever reading this never think of a Muslim man who has a long beard like a terrorist. There's adifference and that has to be understood by the citizens of India then only there will be peace and prosperity.

Tum Bin fame director Anubhav Sinha made such a fantastic film with hard hitting subject. I loved his Dus which was also super hit film and never liked many of his other films but this one i can say that it's his best film came out till date. Such a brilliant execution and writing.

Some dialogues are mind blowing. I became a big fan of this script. Brave writing.

Loved many scenes such as Rishi Kapoor isn't accepting the body of his brother's son from the Police, Interrogation of Rajat Kapoor and Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra as Judge, Tapsee Pannu as Lawyer & last but the best among these i found is Ashutosh Rana as lawyer against this case. Oh My God what a performance he gave. His dialogues written and spoken fabulously on Islam religion and community. I always loved his antagonism since Sangharsh film and still it's unbeatable. Hatz off to him when it comes to show anger towards something or someone he is the best. Here he totally nailed his role in court room drama. In climax Kumud Mishra's judgement speech is considered as one of the best scenes of the year. He is superb as always.

Lead Rishi Kapoor is a perfect choice to play this role. Tapsee Pannu looks charming and also justified with her  role. Manoj Pahwa's best performance till date. I became so emotional to see his situation in the police custody.

Well written, directed and acted film and one of the finest films came out this year till date.

Overall i loved it.

My Ratings specially for hard hitting writing 

4/5.

--- By Harsh Desai . . . 

Review of Sanju . . .

Review of Sanju . . . 

It's unfortunate for a cinema lover to be in a small town where there's only one single screen cinema hall and it's not getting all the films on the time. I face this problem all the time whenever there are multi releases on same day or any kind of controversial film don't get screen at my town i have to travel 60km to another near by city to watch the film in theatre. After Race3 i was counting days for Sanju. Not only me but the whole country was waiting to witness Sanju. I think it's the first ever biopic gonna release of any Bollywood actor. Baba fans, Cinema lovers, Critics, fans of Rajkumar Hirani & Ranbir Kapoor all were eagerly waiting for this one.
Unfortunately it didn't get screen at my town and i had to wait two more days for sunday to go and watch it near by city where 3 multiplexes and all of them were showing Sanju. Me and one of my friend booked tickets for Sanju on sunday and finally got the pleasure.
That excitement and super high buzz indicated that it's gonna be a BIG one for Ranbir Kapoor. It was assumed by many people that this is gonna be the highest grossing film of Ranbir Kapoor and a sure shot winner was written all over to it.
When the first look revealed some times back i had talk with some of my friends and filmy freaks about it. We were sure that either it's gonna be the turning point of Ranbir Kapoor or it's gonna be the worst choice ever. We all were waiting for the trailer. And then trailer came what an excitement it created for us. After watching the teaser only i told my friend that this guy is definitely going to beg all the awards of best actor for this role. Dedication level is damn to high.
MY EXPECTATIONS:
It's one more collaboration of Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani so obviously expectations level must be high and this time one of my fav actor was playing the lead Ranbir Kapopr i loved him in his almost every films as he has proved so many times that he is the perfect combination of star and actor & last and most prominent reason behind the excitement was Baba himself. Grown up of watching films of Sanjay Dutt and i have been biggest fan of his Khalnayak, Vastav or Munnabhai MBBS avatar since childhood.
As it was first ever biopic of any film actor i was curious to know how one of the most successful film maker is going to make a biopic on one of the most controversial actor. It wasn't an easy task to portray Sanjay Dutt. Then they find an appropriate choice that is Ranbir Kapoor. What a perfect hero to accomplish this task. RK and RH never worked before together. It was exceptional thing that RK had cameo in Aamir Khan starrer PK.
The show was at afternoon I kept thinking about the film since morning. I read the reviews and almost were positive. I was so happy for them. All critics praised the performance of Ranbir Kapoor and that even made me super excited to watch.
I wanted this full Masala and super entertaining ride i wanted that film maker should have covered all the things whether that's good or bad about Sanju's life.
Finally the film started and Ranbir Kapoor entered as Sanjay Dutt on big screen i was just like shocked and mind was blown. How someone can fit so perfectly in the role of Sanju? HATZ OFF to him for his phenomenal dedication towards the role. His body language his mannerism, his dialogue delivery, walking style etc OUTSTANDING. No one else could've played this role. I just wish he may get loads of awards for this one. His work is being appreciated by public and fans too and i also saw the figures they have already crossed the century in just 3 days.
Direction of Rajkumar Hirani is very engaging, entertaining and stays with the screenplay. Writing by Abhijath Joshi & Rajkumar Hirani is brilliant. Several dialogues, emotional sequences, comic scenes etc so well written and shot. Cinematography and special effects also superb. Music is good.
What i was expecting and what i got is not up to the mark. I think i was expecting much or i think i was sure that Rajkumar Hirani sir is definitely going to give these things to audience but unfortunately it's not happened. I must admit one thing here that it's less a biopic more an emotional film that works on father-son relationship or friendship.
It's sad fact that they did not cover much things about the career or life of Sanjay Dutt. All they shown is emotional relation with his father and fun with his friends. Not even they showed about his how 3 marriages happen. How he worked for such projects like Khalnayak, Vastav etc which set benchmark for his career. Not even they showed his personal relations with film industry people like Salman Khan. All these things i was expecting from the film but sadly they delivered only one emotional but engaging film which could've been a way bettrr biopic. It was in the hands of master story narrator Rajkumar Hirani but he stayed with his script only not a full biography of Sanjay Dutt.
Now i would like to talk about Paresh Rawal sir who plays they role of Sunil Dutt sahab. Immensely brilliant performance. As Sunil Dutt he was as fit as Ranbir Kapoor for Sanjay Dutt. One more brilliant casting by Rajkumar Hirani Sir. His style of talking his, emotional parts, his legacy, his dedication towards the work is a great tribute to Dutt sahab.
Another prominent role in Sanju is role of his best friend Paresh (Real Life) played by Vicky Kaushal. OMG Vicky is one of the finest actor of our generation. It's our fortune to have him in the film industry. He is also going to get an award for the best supporting role for sure. His role was written nicely and played very nicely. I have became a biggest fan of him. He is already doing so well in his career nowadays and I'm sure he is going to fly high after this one.
Sonam Kapoor as Ruby plays her part so well. Manisha Koirala as Nargis Dutt also very nice. Diya Mirza as Maanyta Dutt is beautiful and strong supportive. Jim Sarbh is mind blowing, Boman Irani, Karishma Tanna having a special appearance.
Generally Hirani's film's main hero is Hirani himself but this time credit goes to these three people, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal & Paresh Rawal Sir. If they weren't there in the film this couldn't have been this much better.
Well I'm not against the film. It's really nice engaging and emotional but it would have been more entertaining if they had focused more on the life of Sanjay Dutt. I enjoyed this film. It has some great scenes which are remarkable. Jail scene, Munnabhai MBBS making scene, Sanju gets award from Tabu, Sanju is having fun with Vicky at NewYork, and best scenes are those emotional scenes between Dutt Sahab and Sanju.
On the whole i liked the film but i can't call it a biopic. Obviously it deserves a strong Box-Office collection because of Ranbir Kapoor's almost two and half year's dedication for this role but as being Baba fan I'm not satisfied with this simple story which aired by the name of biopic.
When it's about rating I'm giving full makrs for the performance of Ranbir Kapoor. It's not a child play to become a Baba not only look a like but act like walk like talk like Baba is really a tough job and kudos to this super talented actor Ranbir Kapoor one more time i would say Take a bow man you're fantastic. This is Baap of come back. #Love #Respect
As my expectations were high and i didn't see that biopic what i imagined therefore for the film i would go with
3.6/5.
--- By Harsh Desai Filmy . . . 

Review of Raazi . . .

Review of Raazi . . .

                   

Yes I'm biggest fan of thriller films. Specially spy thrillers which are set beyond the boundaries. This time there's a female spy Sehmat Khan (Alia Bhatt) getting married in Pakistan to work as a spy for India. Of course it reminded me of Preity Zinta from The Hero Love Story Of A Spy. Not much similarities but theme is same.

Director Meghna Gulzar who made Talvar once again made one more thriller based on the book "Calling Sehmat". I loved the Talvar and after watching trailer of Raazi i was damn excited for it. One reason was the director and another was Alia Bhatt. 

Nowadays among new actresses who debuted in last 5-7 years Alia Bhatt is the most versatile actress for me. She is doing extremely good in her career. She appears in commercial films like Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya as well as along with that she contributes into the off beat cinema such as Highway. I didn't like her debut film Student Of The Year but then onwards i liked her in  most of her films. She is powerhouse of talent and beauty. Undoubtedly she has got mad fan following and of course I'm also one of them. I admire her work as well as her look as she looks sweet doll.

In Raazi as Sehmat Khan she steals the show. More i loved her performance than the film. She is an appropriate choice for this role. She completely justifies. Couldn't take my eyes away from the screen when she was present. Her training scenes with Jaideep Ahlawat, her innocent eyes, her fake smiles, her thrills etc worked as fuel for the film.

Direction is tight. Not much nail biting screenplay but still it was engaging because of lead and other actors' performances. Music is quite good.

Another thing what i loved about the film so far is Cinematography. Beautifully captured Ravalpindi of Pakistan. Just an amazing work done by director of photography.

On the whole it's not great but worth watch for Alia Bhatt fans. It was pleasure to see her doing this kind of films and achieving a lot appreciation. Take a bow. I want you to beg an award for this one.

Keep giving your best. 

#love #respect #hug #support 

My Ratings 

3.3/5.

--- By Harsh Desai Filmy . . . 

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 . . .

Review of 102 Not Out . . .

Review of 102 Not Out . . . 

Oh My God fame director came back with one more film inspired from Gujarati play. #102NotOut starring #AmitabhBachchan Sir & #RishiKapoor Ji in lead. Trailer gave me such kind of excitement because of several reasons. One is it's being directed by Umesh Shukla whose OMG impressed me very much. Another prime reason is lead casting of the film. After long time two legendaries #AmitabhBachchan & #RishiKapoor shared screen together. It was amazing treat for me to watch them together. I'm biggest fan of them. Loved many of their performances in old as well as nowadays films. I was born in 90s so i can't say I'm grown up of watching their films because it was time of Khans but whenever i watched them on TV i loved them. Both of them were fantastic in their films. But i personally loved them in their second innings more than first one. That time was different therefore there were only mass appealing films in their career but in the second innings they changed themselves totally to the class. More i like performances of Bachchan Sir in #CheeniKum #Baghban #Pink #Wazir than his old films undoubtedly loved many of his classic superhits. same about #RishiKapoor more i loved his performances in #DoDooniChaar #Agneepath #KapoorAndSons #DDay as well as in previous film of Umesh Shukla #AllIsWell
Both of them are extremely talented actors and it's my fortunate to see them together in one decent sweet entertaining film #102NotOut
It has lack of technicalities but who cares when we have strong reason to focus. Once again a simple story very well written and executed by the director. Who says films can't get appreciation without glamour or hit music or masala. This kind of film proves that content matters and whatever done honestly by heart results into success. It might earn well at box office because of vacation and of course fans of these superstars will definitely enjoy and word of mouth will attract the audience as it's family drama. I must suggest do watch it with your parents. It has some superb comedy, emotional part is also there but it doesn't fall to that typical heavy melodramatic category. It quickly gets back to the track and kudos to writing work.
Overall i liked the film but loved the performances of lead actors. Hatz off.
3.5/5.
--- by Harsh Desai Filmy . . . 

Review of Padmaavat . . .

Review of Padmaavat . .

Brave film makers, Bravest film makers and then comes #SanjayLeelaBhanshali
Not only filmy people but general audience of our nation and also overseas aware about the film #Padmaavat due to it's controversies. I believe whatever happened was really not good for the country. An honest film maker wants to show something and he doesn't get support from the people, government or media. It's sad truth. Well after so many problems fortunately they managed to release it across the India except few states. It didn't get screens in my state Gujarat. I didn't get chance to watch it when released. It was sad thing for me when i heard the reviews of the film from media and i was not able to catch it. I'm biggest fan of #SanjayLeelaBhanshali and loved most of his films. This was biggest excitement for me and for all who loved his previous films. Finally they released it on web and i watched it. It entered in 200cr club already. I'm happy for them as they eventually won the battle at some point but still it disappointed me when film makers have no freedom of speech or can't show whatever they want to & not to hurt any sentiments but to acknowledge public with the subject. Lack of freedom can demotivate the film makers to present the reality. Well let it go now.
#Padmaavat based on the poem written by the same name. Last film of #SanjayLeelaBhanshali was also a biopic of Maratha warrior and his love story #BajiraoMastaani they won my heart. I loved #GoliyonKiRaasLeelaRaamLeela too. #Padmaavat is his third film with #RanveerSingh
Less I'm going to write about the film or it's controversies and more i will talk about #SultanAllaudiKhilji marvellously played by #RanveerSingh
Many people are aware about the story of Queen Padmavati played by #DeepikaPadukone who is getting married to king of Mewarh #ShahidKapoor & here #SultanAllaudiKhilji is the villain. I witnessed several films where villain has more potentiality than protagonist. Character of #Khilji written brilliantly. His screen presence is what makes the film worth watch. From his entry scenes when he hugs and kills, when he dances, when he looks angrily, when he speaks dialogues, when he is starving for lust, his actions etc makes the perfect villain for this kind of story. I can't imagine any other actor playing the role of #Khilji
#RanveerSingh is an appropriate choice for this role. His pairing with the director is great. Director could bring out the best out of him all the time. Only this character takes the film to the next level. Rest things are average. Undoubtedly Cinematography and Costume Designing marvellous but what film needs to get a label of satisfactory success is quality of the script and presentation. Direction is top notch but somehow for me #ShahidKapoor & #DeepikaPadukone were not up to the mark. I loved #DeepikaPadukone in #GoliyonKiRaasLeelaRaamLeela then also liked her in #BajiraoMastaani but here she has a quite weak role according to me. She isn't bad at all but still it could have been way better. She has less dialogues comparatively other two leads. #ShahidKapoor contributed a lot to the role but still i found it satisfactory performance not the great one. I think #RanveerSingh ate the other performers totally. Music is beautiful. Loved Ghoomar track & Binte Dil is awesome.
Except the leads one more character i emerged and proved himself fit in the role. That is #JimSarbh OMG what an awesome performance he gave as Malik Kafur. His dialogue speaking style, his acting, his relations with #Khijli best part of the film. Mind Blowing actor.
#AditiRaoHydari plays the role of begum of #Khilji she is outstanding in her part. I loved her screen presence. She looks beautiful.
So on the whole whatever i loved about the film is #RanveerSingh as #SultanAllaudiKhilji
If he was not there then this couldn't have been this much better watch for me. His contribution to the Indian cinema is BIG by doing this role. This kind of dedications prove that film making is not only a business game but also a product of sweat and honesty. #SultanAllaudiKhilji is his best performance till date. Take a bow Sir you nailed it completely.
What #Joker was to #TheDarkKnight #SultanAllaudiKhilji is to #Padmaavat ♡
For #RanveerSingh
3.8/5.
--- by Harsh Desai Filmy . . . 

Review of Raid . . .

Review of Raid . . .

             

Raj Kumar Gupta is expert in making suspense and thriller films. I loved his previous works such as #Aamir and #NoOneKilledJessica

Raid is based on true story happened in the mid 80s in Income Tax Department at the city of Lucknow. It falls in the genre of #Special26 like suspense and also it has thrills included. Gripping storyline with perfect timing. Never bored me for a minute. Sometimes it's headache when a simple screenplay stretched by the writers but here film is having length of only 128mins therefore i could bear the unnecessary romantic sequences between the IT officer and his wife.

Dialogues written very well written by Ritesh Shah who impressed me with his writing work in #Pink

Conversations between IT officer Abhay Patnayak (Ajay Devgn) & Tauji (Saurabh Shukla) is mind blowing and makes movie worth watch.

Performances by protagonist and antagonist takes movie to the superior level. It's always great treat to watch Ajay Devgn in an honest cop or common man role whether it was #Yuva or #Apaharan or #Singham i loved him in many of his movies. He once stated that he is lazy actor sometimes he doesn't even do much but i believe that his simplicity in the role is what makes me his big fan. &  i have been always big fan of Saurabh Shukla since the character Kallu Mama he played in #Satya His dialogue speaking and physical appearance always shines in negative roles or comedy roles. His comic timing is perfect. Here Patnayak VS Tauji game is worth watch only because of these two talented actors. Nowadays Akshay Kumar is also doing several hard hitting roles like Ajay Devgn. It was keep reminding me of #Special16 and #JollyLLB2 kinda films.

Music by Amit Trivedi is nice and two tracks by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan lovely.

Several scenes like Ajay's first time entry in office and induction with the staff, His entry in the house of Tauji, his interrogation on phones with other officials, and of course climax.

Ileana D'Cruz is also decent in the role of wife of an honest IT officer.

Over all it was really good gripping thriller drama made by the director.

Specially for the performances.

3.5/5.

--- Harsh Desai Filmy . . .