'Thackeray': Aesthetically presented and Convincing
- Film: "Thackeray"
- Director: Abhijit Panse
- Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amrita Rao, Sudhir Mishra, Abdul Quadir Amin, Radha Sagar, Laxman Singh Rajput
The
movie gives us an insight into the life of the late Bal Keshav
"Balasahed" Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena and his meteoric
rise in Maharashtra's political space.
The
film portrays Balasaheb as a caring and considerate family man and
upturns many myths while portraying him as the fiery, revolutionary
leader, who "has the power to control Bombay" in the times of
questionable democracy.
Most of the lines
spoken are direct lifts from Balashaheb's speeches and writings, clearly
displaying his presence of mind and how good an orator he was.
The
plot is replete with the milestones that occurred during his lifetime,
and each event is backed by facts in a cause and effect style, thus
making the tale convincing.
Though
Nawazuddin Siddiqui embodies Balashaheb but he doesn't manage to not
transcend his source material or Balashaheb's blazing spirit. He is more
understated and demure in his disposition.
Amrita
Rao is effortlessly convincing as Balasaheb's wife Meenatai. The rest
of the supporting cast has a strong similarity to the characters they
portray.
While each moment in the film is
simple and realistic and the fluidity of the narrative taut, the end is
rather abrupt. But, the promise of a sequel is what keeps the spirits
high while leaving the auditorium.
Overall, this film is notches better than any of the previous movies offering a glimpse into Balasaheb's life.
I’ll rate the Movie: 3.5/5
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