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By Prema K. ©2004 Bollyvista.com |
Director Ashutosh Gowariker deserves credit for making Shah Rukh Khan look the character, Mohan Bhargava. But somehow Shah Rukh cannot break away from the Johar and Chopra mould and ends up looking a bit of a misfit in the rural setting. However, that does not take from the fact that Shah Rukh has put in a sincere effort and is appearing genuine.
Newcomer Gayatri Joshi, as Gita, the village schoolteacher, and Mohan's love interest, does not look the part. She looks too model sort with her perfectly manicured nails and the way in which she carries herself.
While some may hail this film as a masterpiece, yet others would like to refer to it as archaic and regressive. The latter is the verdict of the masses. According to them, it could very well pass off as one of those social awareness documentaries played just before the start of a feature film in theatres. And while we wait for the box-office verdict, why don’t you go watch the movie and be the judge!
Overall Rating: *** |
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