There are movies which entertain you, there are movies which educate you, there are movies which intrigue you and then there are movies which Inspire you ! Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is exactly what I am talking about.
First of all apologies for my absence and no reviews for Lootera or Policegiri was stuck up with some other commitments and did not get chance to watch both the movies.
Coming back to Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, BMB is a movie which gives you that much required goosebumps and the exhilaration required to be created by a biopic of a National Hero. BHAAG MILKHA BHAAG chronicles the life of Indian sprinter Milkha Singh from his childhood to achieving the iconic standing. The film takes you back in time when Milkha lost his family members during the partition and his rise to the celebrated status without any prescribed guidance or monetary backing. The film also encapsulates his attachment to his sister [Divya Dutta] and the woman he gave his heart to [Sonam Kapoor]. Also depicted in this 3-hour+ film are the conquests, the lows, the rise to splendor and distinction, the skilful attainment.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has always been a very crafty director, right from AKS, Rang De Basanti & Dilli 6 have a mark of his own and this time with BMB he continues his legacy. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra does a brilliant job in handling the movie and keeping it interesting till the end. The Balance of the stories may it be between Milkha & his first love Nirmal, Milkha & Stella (Australian Girl) Milkha & his Coach & Seniors & most importantly Milkha & his Sister Isri. Good Job !
Now, What do I say about Farhan Akhtar ! I don’t know what is it that he cannot do ?? Just like Milkha Singh was named “The Flying Sikh” Farhan Akhtar should be named SuperAkhtar. First he proved he can direct (Dil Chahta Hai) then he proved he can produce without doing anything else (Talaash), He can sing (Rock On), he can dance & write lyrics (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara) and then went ahead and crossed all the limits by doing Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ! What a transition, amazing ! Even if you think about the hard work and training he might have gone through to portray the tough & physically demanding role of Milkha Singh its par excellence and at least a National Award contender. Anything said for Farhan Akhtar will be like showing a lamp to the Sun ! HATS OFF !
Sonam Kapoor unfortunately does not have much to do except a brief role of maximum 5 minutes screen presence and two songs. Especially seeing her a few weeks back in Raanjhnaa and now seeing her doing almost like a cameo is a little disappointing. But one thing is for sure slowly but steadily shes getting a foot firm in the industry.
Divya Dutta has done such kind of roles before and has always been appreciated, this time too she does no mistake in playing a doting sister of Milkha Singh who is ready to sacrifice anything for him. The chemistry of a loving younger brother and motherly elder sister is a very special part in the movie.
Pawan Malhotra as Gurudev Singh his Junior coach, Yograj Singh as Indian Coach Ranveer Singh, Prakash Raj as Major are all instrumental characters in building the story and have all played their parts brilliantly.
The cinematography (Binod Pradhan) and the picturisation is excellent and gives you a feel of a very technically sound film, the dialogues(Prasoon Joshi) are good but could have been better, in a movie like this it is expected to hear some really motivating dialogues that live with you for a long time and may be some live for a lifetime, but somehow they fall short of expectation. The Music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy is good and builds up the story of the movie Mera Yaar, Hawan Karenge, Zinda Hai To, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag are all good songs and can be pleasurably heard.
On the whole if India has to send an Oscar nomination this year it has to be Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. BMB is a complete film, you cannot call it a masala entertainer but it still has all the ingredients required for you to leave the theatre satisfied. The only drawback of the movie is the length of the movie and secondly the multiple romantic tracks of Milkha Singh. If you havent watched it, do it and I am sure you will be glad you saw some quality cinemas
My Rating 4/5 (-1/2 for length (3hrs 8 mins) & -1/2 for love stories accompanied with useless songs)
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