Sunday 12 January 2020

Deadly Splash- Chaapak Movie Review


Deepika Padukone, starer "Chhappak"
tells the story of acid victims
a 'horror' moment that changes
lives of victims forever!

It also raises issues
of easy availability of acid,
insensitivity of legal system, the police
and the general public at large
to the plight of acid victims

Some may feel movie, too matter of fact
not the usual, hyped sentimental stuff
Hindi movies are known for
yet this movie is more about triumph rather than defeat
triumph of the spirit, over horrific circumstances
over  heinous, sick action of cowards!

Instead of wallowing long in self pity
Malti, the protagonist, based on a real life Shero
not only rebuilds own life
but fights for the needs of fellow acid victims

Though a heavy subject,
ace director Meghna Gulzar gives
right dozes of sensitivity, concern,
and lighter moments to this beautiful flick
sans melodrama...

Deepika as Malti is too good
so are her co artists providing solid support
whether Vikrant Massey as co-passenger
Madhurjeet Sarghi as lawyer
Vishal Dahia as attacker
or Payal Nair as  ever supporting Shiraz auntie

The entire team - cast and crew
can be very proud - being part
of a crisp, racy, engaging film
with a powerful social message as well!
It's thumbs up all the way!! 

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16 comments:

  1. Informative review. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Thank you Monalog! (Is this poet Mona?). Happy you liked it!

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  3. I so agree. A very informative review. This should be read by the Western readers and those who struggle to understand Hindi. Well done Rajeev.

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    1. Thanks a lot Expressions! So happy to receive your feedback!

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  4. A nice review. One whole movie in poetic verse.A short preview. Good one Sir.

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    1. Thank you so much Vasudhaji. Happy you liked the post!

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  5. Hope to see the movie soon. Thank you for the poetic review.

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  6. So happy to receive your feedback Deepakji! I am sure that one of your sensitivity will certainly appreciate the film!

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  7. Thanks for inciting the desire to watch this film that has a powerful social message

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  8. Thank you for this crisp and clear review of an obviously well-made movie that I may have passed if I hadn't read your review. I don't like to watch/read about the terrible violence/virulence that human beings are capable of. I will watch this one because the movie's focus is on triumph and not on victimization/villainy.

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  9. Thanks a lot Sumita! I am so happy you caught the essence of this movie. Like you, I also normally do not like to read /see/focus on the negative. But here, it is indeed an inspiring journey!

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  10. I have seen the movie and am in complete agreement with your thoughts and feelings embedded in your post. Thanks and compliments Rajeev Ji.

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  11. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Jitendra. Happy to note that you liked the film as well.

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