Casts: Vijay Raaz, Manu
Rishi, Raj Zutshi
Banner: High Ground
Enterprise, Picture Thoughts Production
Director: Vijay Raaz
Producer: Karan Arora
Writers: Aseem Arora
Music: Sandesh Shandilya
Release Date: 2nd May
2014
Story line: In
1948, a cross-fire erupts at an isolated stretch of Indo-Pak border, leaving
only two soldiers alive. One is an Indian soldier of Pakistani origin while the
other happens to be a Pakistani soldier of Indian origin. An ironic story of
pride and survival begins when - in an attempt to evade danger, they bump into each
other. And amidst continuous exchange of bullets, altercations and murkier
situations, it evolves into a journey of human connection with an unforeseeable
end..
First Look of the movie was unveiled at Wagah
Border (Punjab) with a symbolic colourful flag lowering ceremony. The star cast
held a candle light vigil on 14 August 2012. And, giant posters of the movie
were set up where hundreds flocked to watch the ceremony. The first look has
been very impressive and Gulzar's shayari from the movie has already touched
people's hearts.
About the movie, Raaz says that "It is a
very emotional film" for him and that "It is a very innocent
story" "The film comes with the message that humanity is bigger
than any religion or any country and that's what we have tried to convey
through the film."
About involvement in the movie, Gulzar sahib
says that "This subject (partition) is very close" to his heart and
he has been "writing about it a lot." He further adds, "After
seeing the film, I was surprised to know that many youngsters have been
associated with the film and yet they have brought the essence of the whole
film so well. Karan had brought the script to me and after they completed the
film, he brought it to show it to me. The film was bang on. The film talks about
peace yet is not preachy and there is no blood shed, it is a human drama and
very relevant."
Producer Karan Arora added that this "is
not like a typical Bollywood extravaganza, it is a simple film." He is
" not worried about the commercial viability" of the film and is
content to know that he made "an honest film"
Know more about the captain of the Ship, the
director: Vijay was born in
allahabad,UP. As a student of Kirori Mal College, he was a part of the dramatic
society The Players. He also appeared in plays at the National School of Drama.
He decided to focus on a film career and moved to Mumbai where he received a
role in Ram Gopal Varma's Jungle. Naseeruddin Shah had seen him perform at the
NSD and recommended him to Mahesh Mathai for Bhopal Express and to Mira Nair
for Monsoon Wedding. After the success of Monsoon Wedding, Raaz received many
roles. His first mainstream film cast as the leading actor was Raghu Romeo, a
box office success where Raaz depicts the life of a confused lower-class Indian
fellow.
He came into light for his memorable
performance in the movie Run. In which his Kauwa Biryani act became highly
acclaimed. His performance in the movie got the cult status and was praised by
the masses. He also played a major role in the film Delhi Belly, where he
played a ruthless gangster. As a villain in the movie he has received much
critical applause for his performance.
My Gut Feel and comments:
Plot of the movie is unique and interesting
where two soldiers from both the sides initiate dialogue on bitter note and
then eventually understand and acknowledge that how people from both the
nations are strongly integrated belongs to same routes. Indo-Pak partition is a
sensitive topic for both the nations and this movie seems to be an honest
effort to understand the gravity of fact that common people from both the sides
wish good for each other however due to lack of political will we are not
making peace with each other and on top of that few other notorious countries
are misusing this conflict. Its Vijay Raaz’s directorial debut and I am
impressed with his sensibility of cinema. Movie length is 100 minutes
which leads to less chances of a dragged movie.
I am giving this movie 3.5 stars out of 5
stars, one night before the release.