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Anyone listening to Indian politics would agree that the late Shiv Sena, Bal Thackeray was an imposing figure and attempting a film about his controversial life is a Herculean task.
But Shiv Sena's trusted badistant, Sanjay Raut, writes history and also joins the role of producer. A disclaimer at the beginning of the movie reads – Few parties were fictional for cinematographic purposes.
The biopic traces Bal Thackeray's transformation from a 1960s designer and a family man into a ruthless and powerful social figure in Maharashtra. He does not firmly believe in democracy and proudly says, "I am not a Hitler from Mumbai, but a Hitler from Maharashtra".
Nawazuddin Siddiqui seems to be put in the big shoes of the politician with caution. He does not try to set up Marathi dialogues (a good decision on the part of the markers), but he is precise when he does it. With the help of the make-up and costume department, he looks and improvises more on body language and mannerisms. It soothes the leader's aura fairly well but sometimes weakens occasionally, but you tend to ignore them when you are invested in the story.
Balasaheb was a man known for his edgy speeches and his powerful speaking skills. Nawazuddin wrapped in his orange shawl and several "rudrakshas" manage to evoke the feeling with his intrepid act. The dialogues of Manoj Yadav and Arvind Jagtap are often seditious and provocative, but it is that Balasaheb's speeches were designed to arouse emotions and awaken "Marathi Manoos" (people born in Maharashtra).
Amrita Rao as Meena Tai (wife of Thackeray) is domestic but strong. In one of the scenes, she burst into tears as she reads a letter from Balasaheb, imprisoned for inciting violence. Amrita is showing vulnerability and strength in the short film she's getting, the film does not dive deeper into the family life.
Most of the scenes in the first half are shot in sepia, to stay true to the era they belong to. The production design team worked perfectly to get today's Bombay well and we cross monuments such as Eros cinemas, the Flora fountain, the alleys of the old town. In the second half, the manufacturers bring colors to the screen with minute details such as Balasaheb's animal-print throne and the progressive development of the "orange" brigade.
The director Abhijeet Panse creates a story based on the monochrome story that Sanjay Raut gave him and does a decent job. Although sometimes some scenes feel painstakingly adapted to creating punches.
Nowhere in the film does Panse attempt to whitewash Thackeray's life. Rather, it is an unapologetic portrait of the most controversial aspects of his life – he is accused of riots in Mumbai, leading the demolition of a religious structure, inciting violence, inciting violence muscular strength and the use of undemocratic means. What you desire in this rogue biopic, is a certain balance.
What works impressively for the film is the carefully organized cast of Nawazuddin Siddiqui. With a small form, similar to the supremo itself, Siddiqui appears larger than the flaws of the film – a fuzzy direction and a superfluous and disjointed scenario.
Jeter: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amrita Rao
Director: Abhijit Panse
Ratings: 2.5 / 5
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