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By Joginder Tuteja ©2005 Bollyvista.com |
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A Still from 'Bose The Forgotten Hero' |
A point worth mentioning is about his relationship with Gandhiji, which is never projected in negative light. At frequent intervals, it has been made clear that Bose was not against him as a person but only against his ideologies that still had their roots from the olden days.
The major part of the movie is in English (and at places even Pushto and Punjabi) but that shouldn't be a problem for an average cinegoer, as the events unfold at such a rapid pace that it is easy to interpret the proceedings on the screen. In a historical piece like 'Bose', it wasn't expected to have any light moments but with due credit to Benegal; the smiles do come at regular intervals. From the over-the-top Pathan in Peshawar to Bose's fear of cats to Rajat Kapur's 'khichdi' sequence, everything is gelled well in the script.
On the technical front, cinematographer Rajan Kothari does a brilliant job in capturing the 40's well on the lens. The colors are consistent throughout and the movie bears a period look due to the brownish effect. Art director Samir Chanda, costume designer Pia Benegal and make-up man Vikram Gaikwad give an authentic look to the film that matches international standards. The background music is exciting, while music and lyrics by A.R. Rehman and Javed Akhtar Saab go well with the narrative. 'Ekla Chalo Re', 'Hum Dilli Dilli Jaayenge', 'Kadam Kadam Badaye Jaa' and 'Azaadi' stand out. Special effects range from being imaginative (the U-Boat journey, fighter planes scenes) to woefully tacky (the bombings on the airport). Sound design is good. Battle scenes are well drawn out, though they do not make you jump from your seats as they have been seen multiple times in recent war movies. |
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