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 Ashutosh Gowariker has come up with an yet another long periodic film
but with a difference. The film is about the forgotten heroes of
Chittagong Uprising in 1930. We have seen many films based on the
freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh, Netaji Subhas Bose and Mahatma
Gandhi but the battle of a school teacher, Surya Sen, was never brought
on the big screen.
When you think about a periodic film during British rule, you will be
thinking of some rude and rowdy British officers and some big fight
between the British soldiers and the patriots. You will find the same
thing here but not dramatically. Here, you will get the real feel of the
story because of its realistic approach and narration style. Art
director Nitin Chandrakant Desai has taken us to that era when Masterda
Surya Sen planned consecutive five attacks in various important places
for the British. Along with his young team of 64 people, the school
teacher led the attack. It included two brave women, one is Kalpana
(played by Deepika Padukone) and the other is Pritilata (Vishakha
Singh).
Abhishek has done good justice to the role of Surya Sen and Vijay
Maurya as one of the fighters with Sen has given yet another excellent
performance. Sikander Kher has proved that he can do better in the
off-beat roles. Deepika has nothing much to do but in her Bengali
attire, the actress has carried off her character very well.
The kids are the best part of the story as we see them discussing the
meaning of ‘Vande Mataram’. Their enthusiasm and connect with their
characters make then watch worthy. Gowariker has ably brought the
essence of that era in the film.
As a whole, it is a must watch film for the today’s youth, who would
get to know the fighting spirit of the youth of the British era. You
will not feel bored for a single moment in spite of its long duration.
Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Feroz Wahid Khan, Vishakha Singh, Sikander Kher.
Genre: Periodic drama.
Rating: ***1/2
Sampurn Wire
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