Dealing with the cause of no compromise, these critically acclaimed movies are hit without larger than life star cast, beautiful locations and pulsating item numbers. With storylines spun around the widespread norm of the country, this new genre of Hindi cinema is setting a different rage in the society. Audience is relating themselves with characters whether it is a letter writer from Sajjanpur, an old common-man or a trapped NRI doctor …
Aamir- Showing the panic of an NRI doctor ‘Aamir’ who is trapped in religious and political dilemma, this film was an exceptional presentation by debut duo of actor-director, Raj Kumar Gupta and Rajiv Khandelwal. Closer to the real life, this fabulous movie was appreciated by class and mass as well. Boasting no nach-gana, this film proved that a good movie does not need typical mumbaiya-masala.
Welcome to Sajjanpur- Classic is always made by class directors and Shyam Benegal stands in the leading row of such think tank of bollywood. After Ankur, Nishant and Mandi, going back to rural India, this time he has showcased a North-Indian village ‘Sajjanpur’ that is stuck amid the fringe of modernity and darkness of illiteracy, superstition. Only educated person of the village, Mahadev- the letter writer- is a ray of hope for all.
Displaying all modes of emotion, this movie is a perfect satire on much-hyped rural development of India. Starring Shreyas Talpade and Amrita Rao, ‘Welcome to Sajjanpur’ is a milestone for contemporary filmmakers.
A Wednesday- Just an hour-and-a half long, the directorial debut of ‘Neeraj Pandey’ is considered as the most applauded movie in 2008, until now. Agony of a common-man can be brutal… attacking on the booming terrorism in the country, the film exhibits the true fear of Indian citizens. With no song and dance sequence, this movie grips up the audience till the high-adrenaline drama gets an end. Essaying Nassiruddin Shah and Anupam Kher correspondingly as terrified ordinary citizen turned mystique bomber and super cop; ‘A Wednesday’ is an uncommon attribution of ‘aam admi’.
Shaurya- released in April 08, this film reveals a new face of Indian army without spewing venom on neighbor country. A lesson for all those who define bravery with blood soaked faces, Shaurya is a story of a defense lawyer in army and his client ‘Javed Khan’, who is an ex army official - awaiting his court-martial. Charged for the murder offence of his fellow officer, Javed mutes himself but his lawyer finds the truth with the help of journalist Kavya… Describing the true meaning of ‘Shaurya’, this well-treated movie by Samar Khan stands out.
Rock On- Negotiating with the desire of success, Rock On is a brilliantly weaved story of four friends, who were together to form the most happening band of the country but… A wonderful emotional plot, presented in a natural way, leaves a realistic feeling among spectators. Abhishek Kapoor worked on a new idea and set a rocking benchmark for Indian commercial entertainers.
Mumbai Meri Jaan- 11 July 2006, serial bombing exploded entire Mumbai … the black day ended with darkest spots on humanity.
But, Nishikant Kamat found a superb storyline in it for his debut Hindi movie and re-presented the devastation on celluloid. Describing lives and changing priorities of five different people who are saved after blasts, the film sets a standard for all those who want to work on real incidents.
It is just the beginning…
