Imagine yourself being a mentor to somebody (let us name him X). And being one of the most respected people in the life of X. Imagine X confessing to you that he can happily give his life for you. Imagine the kind of pride you will feel to have a disciple like X.
Cut to that one day, when whatever you have taught X needs to be applied in life. The stage is big, stakes high. You have all the hopes and confidence that X would use each of the nuances you have taught him and would win you pride. That he would get you the victory you have so aspired for. Suddenly, you realize X is not giving his 100% and you are disgusted. With right, and with authority you tell him, "You Bastard! If you lose today I am going to bury you in the venue only. C'mon, win it for me!" X is shaken, he suddenly wakes out of his lethargy and starts pushing hard. He gets you the victory you so desired. You are celebrating. You rush to give him one tight hug. But he looks dejected. You inquire on what is wrong. He comes touches your feet, kisses your hands and tells you, 'Sir, I respect you a lot but please don't call me a bastard again. I shall kill you." SHOCK!
This is the kind of staggering narrative, Tigmanshu Dhulia has used in Paan Singh Tomar. If you are emotional, chances are that you would come out of the hall with goose bumps all over your body. That is the power of PST.
Despite the fact that the Hindi used in the movie is not the one we are used to in our daily lives, the story line ensures that the audience is stuck to their seats for the entire duration of the film. 'Kaho Haan' as a leitmotif is charming and makes you laugh in between the tense scenes. Irfann (please note the extra 'n' and he no longer writes Khan to promote secularism) is superlative. Mahie Gill is good and does justice to her role. So do all the other characters in the film. Three cheers to the make-up team of the movie who have made the movie look so real.
The editing is exemplary and so is the cinematography. The 'Beehads' have been captured in a way that would give competition to Mr Bachchan's 'Kuch din toh Guzzariye Gujarat mein' campaign.
Overall, PST is an outstanding piece of cinema which strikes all the chords possible in a human body. A movie which reaffirms our belief that movies win or lose because of the script and not because of the stars. Ten Stars! or May be a Hundred...
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Cut to that one day, when whatever you have taught X needs to be applied in life. The stage is big, stakes high. You have all the hopes and confidence that X would use each of the nuances you have taught him and would win you pride. That he would get you the victory you have so aspired for. Suddenly, you realize X is not giving his 100% and you are disgusted. With right, and with authority you tell him, "You Bastard! If you lose today I am going to bury you in the venue only. C'mon, win it for me!" X is shaken, he suddenly wakes out of his lethargy and starts pushing hard. He gets you the victory you so desired. You are celebrating. You rush to give him one tight hug. But he looks dejected. You inquire on what is wrong. He comes touches your feet, kisses your hands and tells you, 'Sir, I respect you a lot but please don't call me a bastard again. I shall kill you." SHOCK!
This is the kind of staggering narrative, Tigmanshu Dhulia has used in Paan Singh Tomar. If you are emotional, chances are that you would come out of the hall with goose bumps all over your body. That is the power of PST.
Despite the fact that the Hindi used in the movie is not the one we are used to in our daily lives, the story line ensures that the audience is stuck to their seats for the entire duration of the film. 'Kaho Haan' as a leitmotif is charming and makes you laugh in between the tense scenes. Irfann (please note the extra 'n' and he no longer writes Khan to promote secularism) is superlative. Mahie Gill is good and does justice to her role. So do all the other characters in the film. Three cheers to the make-up team of the movie who have made the movie look so real.
The editing is exemplary and so is the cinematography. The 'Beehads' have been captured in a way that would give competition to Mr Bachchan's 'Kuch din toh Guzzariye Gujarat mein' campaign.
Overall, PST is an outstanding piece of cinema which strikes all the chords possible in a human body. A movie which reaffirms our belief that movies win or lose because of the script and not because of the stars. Ten Stars! or May be a Hundred...
If you liked reading this, something's waiting for you at www.scoopydiary.com
Praise coming from one more source after several others. I believe will have to go and watch this one.
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