Indian Movie Aakrosh

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Itis astounding to observe how subtly and maturely Govind Nihalani handled such ferocious social issues without falling prey to the need of insensitive commercial glorification. It is astounding to peel through the intellect of the makers who know and do not shy away from the complexity of the problems. It is astounding to see how cosmetic solutions are not rendered like an obligation to the audience. A filmmaker has none. It is astounding to see a filmmaker exercising it.

Aakrosh is a thematically Profound. Aakrosh is essentially one of the better sociopolitical films and it's fundamentally bcoz of its honest and aplomb approach in portraying the appalling reality of Society. The demonstration of case is imposed on us with certitude, supported with facts well....rather synthetic facts ? Nihalani, in his debut feature addresses handful of such subjects with

utmost sincerity.Nihalani cleverly raises the question on conscience, we instinctly pry into matters but fail to make most out of it due to the implications derived from "so called facts". There's whit of subtlety in the film, which makes it even more interesting.The climax sequence left me astonished.

No wonder Aakrosh is regarded as one of the most important indian films made, 40 years into its existence and It's still as relevant as it ever was.

It's been a long time since a Hindi movie has left me astonished. Stunned not by the refinement of it but the raw bitterness it exhibits. Forty years have passed and taking the current political scenarios of India has a bit of anything transformed? It is as it was, if not more. Nihalani upholds the authentic nature of the Indian society,the hatred and exploitation against the tribal people as well as how an idealist gets suppressed underneath the dirty and corruptive politics of the country.

There's a scene where Naseer saab eats his lunch and with Ye duniya agar mil bhi jaye from Pyaasa playing in the background which is kinda spine chilling. Certainly, the work of a genius. The movie is elevated to a whole new degree by the performances of the stalwarts of Hindi cinema. Om Puri's tormenting eyes, Naseeruddin Shah's innocence and Amrish Puri's susceptibility juxtapose to make this an unforgettable affair.

A compelling slow-burn legal drama about a young lawyer becoming radicalized by the structural injustices of the Indian legal system. Sadly it seems that little has changed in 44 years. Nice writeup about the film here, and also here.

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