BARDY-BARDY BAATEIN!:
After the critically acclaimed Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj has once again adapted Shakespeare's work with aplomb,albeit this time with mainstream actors.So,Bard's Othello is Vishal's Omkara.Vishal has adapted the play so innovatively that you end up beleiving it is an origional work.The film is based in the violent and wild milieu of rural U.P. where guns do all the conversation. Having my roots in one such notorious U.P. village, I know Vishal has come closest to portraying the environment,keeping an eye for the minutest of details.The treatment given is so ruthlessly realistic that a
t times you squirm. The prudes will surely be red-faced after the shower of colourful 'gaalis'(swear words).Vishal has effectively portrayed a gamut of human emotions through his characters.The cinematography and music is also a delight to the senses. Though on the flipside, the film is a bit sluggish in the first half with some unneccesary scenes.Also,it was liberally filled with rural proverbial language and local dialect, which is somewhat alien to the urban audiences.My NRI cousin who saw the film with me (She knows Hindi!) had a tough time understanding some dialogues.And she refused to believe that the vicious yellow toothed 'Langda Tyagi' was played by the same Saif Ali Khan who is better known for playing cute, funny characters which end up securing a 'Best Comedian' award for him. Yes,Saif has played his part with such aplomb that he's beyond recognition.He's truly the star of the film.I'm sure he will bag loads of trophies for his performance!Ajay 'Dev-Gun' is as usual excellent and is perfect choice for the role.Vivek Oberoi is above average while Bipasha Basu rocks in her rustic dance moves.It was a pleasure to watch Konkana Sen Sharma mouthing all those 'dehati' words in such bindaas style.Give her any role and she always comes up with a winner.Kareena's portrayal of Desdemona as a sweet,cute,submissive homely girl came across as a lovable character.Though, I wish her character was a bit more bubbly and vivacious, so that there were more tears when she was killed by Ajay. Omkara, for sure is a milestone in the history of Indian Cinema and would be a referance point for future generation directors. Vishal's maverick vision deserves all the kudos for giving us avant garde cinema time and again.
t times you squirm. The prudes will surely be red-faced after the shower of colourful 'gaalis'(swear words).Vishal has effectively portrayed a gamut of human emotions through his characters.The cinematography and music is also a delight to the senses. Though on the flipside, the film is a bit sluggish in the first half with some unneccesary scenes.Also,it was liberally filled with rural proverbial language and local dialect, which is somewhat alien to the urban audiences.My NRI cousin who saw the film with me (She knows Hindi!) had a tough time understanding some dialogues.And she refused to believe that the vicious yellow toothed 'Langda Tyagi' was played by the same Saif Ali Khan who is better known for playing cute, funny characters which end up securing a 'Best Comedian' award for him. Yes,Saif has played his part with such aplomb that he's beyond recognition.He's truly the star of the film.I'm sure he will bag loads of trophies for his performance!Ajay 'Dev-Gun' is as usual excellent and is perfect choice for the role.Vivek Oberoi is above average while Bipasha Basu rocks in her rustic dance moves.It was a pleasure to watch Konkana Sen Sharma mouthing all those 'dehati' words in such bindaas style.Give her any role and she always comes up with a winner.Kareena's portrayal of Desdemona as a sweet,cute,submissive homely girl came across as a lovable character.Though, I wish her character was a bit more bubbly and vivacious, so that there were more tears when she was killed by Ajay. Omkara, for sure is a milestone in the history of Indian Cinema and would be a referance point for future generation directors. Vishal's maverick vision deserves all the kudos for giving us avant garde cinema time and again.
1 comment:
i totally agree wid your review..
felt in love wid Saif, after watchin him as Langda Tyagi...
thna ajay was amazing as ususal...
but didnt like vivek too much!!
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