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Language:HINDI
Director:Pankuj Parashar
Producer:L C Singh
Cast: Urmila Matondkar, Ashmit Patel, Naseeruddin
Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Raj Babbar, Akash
Khurana
Music: Himesh Reshammiya
Lyrics: Sameer
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a mystic love story
Movie Review : |
 A
different movie with mystical qualities, which is not
your typical Bollywood Masala movie. Different in the
way in which it is presented this is shown in a series
of flashbacks, as a dying father wishes to see his estranged
daughter for one last time. Why she is estranged, we
learn as the story progresses.Shwetambari (Urmilla Matondkar)
is the daughter of rich Brahmin parents (Dimple Kapadia
and Raj Babbar) studying science at the local university
in Banaras. While at university Shwetambari falls in
love with Soham (Ashmit Patel) who teaches music and
is also a protégé of Babaji (Nasseruddin
Shah.) One problem, Soham is a low caste mystic and
when their romance is exposed everything goes out of
control. Tempers are flared as everyone in Banras fly
into a rage.
As traditions would have it and the locals would it
they want the two to split and break off their relationship.
Shwetambari's parents just want what is best for their
daughter and only want her happiness and in order for
this they defy all of the social thoughts and beliefs
and let her pursue what she thinks is best. But as the
powers that be come into play it is destiny and the
dark forces that begin to take control of the situation.
Shwetambari's world is broken, her dreams and aspirations
are all thrown up into the air, she leaves the city
she loves the most in search of the right answers. Now
Shwetambari must look and find within herself just what
really does matter if anything does at all.
As time goes on, Shwetambari becomes wise and knowledgeable,
she know is a world teacher, teaching others about philosophy
and religion. 17 years later though she is faced with
a choice. Her father is dying, should she return back
to Banaras the place that she vowed she would have nothing
to do with ever? Will all the deep dark secrets and
truths from the past all be uprooted once again? It
is up to her to make her choice, but will it be he right
one? Will she ever be able to have a peace of mind?
On returning to the holy city, everything changes what
we encounter then is the portrayal of relationships,
heritage and tradition.
Director Pankuj Parashar has managed to convey the emotional
aspect of relationships in this movie extremely well.
The cinematography is excellent too, as the city of
Banaras is captured fantastically on screen. Music by
Himesh Reshammiya fits in nicely with the theme.
Urmilla Matondkar is truly an underrated actress, and
she truly shines in this movie, given another excellent
performance as always.
Ashmit Patel manages to bring his character across on
screen quite well and justifies his role quite well.
Raj Babbar and Dimple Kapdia excel as the parents and
show what true class established actors they both are,
the same goes for Naseeruddin Shah who is outstanding
in his role.
The story is handled well, as the theme overall is of
a sensitive nature so full credit goes to Pankuj Parashar
for this, perhaps a tad slow moving for the average
cinemagoer, but this certainly is worth a watch. Well
acted and crafted.
Reviews by Hinna Kausar
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