Gunjan Saxena Movie Review:- A tale of dreams and aspirations.
“ जो लॉग मेहनत का साथ नहीं छोड़ते किस्मत कभी उनका साथ नहीं छोड़ती” quotes Pankaj Tripathi.
Gujan Saxena written and directed by the debutant director Sharan Sharma tells us an valourous inspirational tale of dreams and aspirations that speaks of women hood. Forget about nepotism, Janhvi Kapoor or any other stuff like that just watch this film for the sake of entertainment. I bet you will love it, because it hits that rhythm with conviction and honesty. The film is written in a very layered and structured mannerism, the narrative itself is more on human behaviour and the personal struggle rather than the conventional war kind of film that speaks of nationalism and patriotism.
I don’t know about others but often I have noticed this thing about dharma movies that they prefer to characterize more on the internal conflicts of a human being rather than presenting us with a strong external force. Whether it’s Kapoor and sons, Raazi or most recently Bhoot in most of the dharma film the protagonist are having the conflict internally or with the society. They try to break the so-called patriarch.Same is in case of Gunjan Saxena the character is written and developed so aesthetically that you will feel the girl within yourself, the things shown in the film is the exact reflection of the society. The film reinvents the genre with its non-formulaic screenplay and skilled direction. This heartfelt biopic raises a toast to the daunting spirit of India’s daughters! The film captures Gunjan Saxena’s effervescence and her professionalism, getting us invested in the character long before we see her take wing and be amazing. Especially in today’s time, we should celebrate personalities like her who have been brave females. First-time director Sharan Sharma chooses a subject to send across a message. The larger message is that any woman can triumph over any uncertainty and surmount all apprehensions if she makes an earnest endeavour to overcome it. Also, one needs to applaud the endeavour because films like Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl take the unconventional route, yet enlighten and entertain, both. Sharan Sharma and Nikhil Mehrotra (story) make sure to stay faithful to the essence by not deviating to unwanted tracks. It grabs your attention from the commencement and never relents. Nikhil Mehrotra and Sharan Sharma’s dialogues (additional dialogues by Hussain Dalal) elevate the overall impact. Moreover, the dialogues never turn too filmy. Nitin Baid’s editing is perfect. Manush Nandan’s cinematography stunningly captures the various moods of the film. Special mention to Marc Wolff’s stunts and aerial coordination. Amit Trivedi’s songs are situational. John Stewart Eduri’s background score is perfect. Red Chillies' VFX is top-notch. Director Sharan Sharma’s handling of dramatic moments is noteworthy.
The movie quietly seals a place in your heart. Janhavi Kapoor lends her character with much-needed intensity and dignity. Not just her body language and expressions, but even Pankaj Tripathi’s silence speaks a lot. Superb act! Ditto for Ayesha Raza Mishra. Angad Bedi is very good. Vineet Kumar acts with all the conviction at his command. Manav Vij makes a superb impact. Akash Dhar leaves a mark.
On the whole, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is relevant, amusing, emotional and insightful. A truly inspiring story that will grip you from the first frame till the last. A tender salute to woman’s valour!
Strongly recommended!
