MOVIE REVIEW
mOVIE rEVIEW:
‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’
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t is usually believed that a typical Salman movie is just
like a bullet-proof vehicle for which critics' verdicts are
just like teeny weeny pebbles thrown at it. And as per
prevailing notions about Salman movies, it said that for
his cine ventures it hardly matters that what critics say
or write about them, because at the end of the day they
succeed in doing what they intend to.But that doesn't
mean that all the Salman movies are some brainless
cine sagas piggy backing on Salman's charisma and get
penned by critics. At least Bajrangi Bhaijaan is not. Undoubtedly just like many other Salman movies even Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a cine chronicle circumscribed around
the "Being Human" persona of this Dabangg of Bollywood, but this nowhere means that it is all about that
only. And that's because this cine yarn starring Salman,
Kareena and Nawaz in prominent roles has many such
cine condiments, about which it can vouch.But before
going in to in depth analysis of this one of the most anticipated movie of the year, let's enlighten you about the
premise first. Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a story of a simpleton Hindu lad, Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi aka Bajrangi
Bhaijaan (Salman Khan) who is humble peaceful and
owns a heart of gold. For this peace loving "Hanuman
Bhakt" hunk, even spotting a monkey is like having a
rendezvous with his lord. Besides what Pawan own is
a loyalty towards RSS a trait inherited from his father.
With frames rolling ahead Pawan has a rendezvous with
Rasika (Kareena Kapoor) and after which he moves to
Delhi from his small town in UP, to reside with his father's friend's family. Everything keeps on floating like
a smooth whiff of wind till the time when Pawan meets
a little girl Munni aka Shahida (Harshalli Malhotra) who
belongs to the other side of the border (Pakistan). And
then begins a new jaunt of Pawan aka Bajrangi Bhaijaan,
who designates himself with a responsibility of returning
Munni to her family which resides on the other side of
the barbwires. So does Pawan succeeds in his mission,
or not? To know you have to watch this most awaited
cine cantata of the year. Just like any other Salman movie even Bajrangi Bhaijaan has a straight and simple plot,
sans any redundant twists and turns to add to the intricacy of the narration, so kudos for the writer. Besides,
another noteworthy (read praise-worthy) element from
the writing department of BB which will surely grab your
attention is that, unlike many movies of the recent times,
which tried to cash upon the virility of secularism. Bajrangi Bhaijaan is not at all preachy. It communicates its
noble intent, but by knitting it in realistic rhetoric (so no
worries about that unwanted adrenaline rush because of
that inflated dialogue-baazi).There are a few sequences
which leave a lasting impact, but even while jotting those
instances Bajrangi Bhaijaan's story writer V.Vijayendra
Prasad has invested so much of care in packaging them
that they never look like a tutorial on moral ethics and
secularism. Though the premise of Bajrangi Bhaijaan
tenderly touches the issue of conversion, but it superbly
interprets and re-presents it in an altogether different
manner. Unlike many Bollywood movies which draw that
"us and they" line between two religions or communities
and inculcate a sense of xenophobia among the people,
Bajrangi Bhaijaan talks about the peaceful co-existence
of different religions and their unique religious mannerisms.Direction of Kabir is simply spellbinding where up
till great extent he has succeeded in keeping things realistic sans any larger than life depiction of the facts or his
lead protagonist. Therefore tons of accolades for, Kabir,
for handling everything pertaining to Bajrangi Bhaijaan
with elan and utmost dexterity. Screenplay of Bajrangi
Bhaijaan is good up till great extent and is well complimented by a sharp editing.So many good words doesn't
mean that this Salman armored vehicle carrying him is
all about positives. J