At the core, it’s a love story. How the heart beats for someone and all logic/reasoning is lost. You start thinking ‘Dil Se’. But the movie doesn’t stop there. It also questions the very idea of freedom in our country. Did the fruits of freedom reach everyone after independence?
All that said, the real selling point of the movie is its cinematic brilliance. Mani Ratnam’s unique talent of creating scenes loaded with emotions. From the cold deserts of Ladakh to the backwaters of Kerala, each shot had something unique to offer. The story is a bit flat at the end. But it did have some compelling portions. It unapologetically shows varying point of views without preaching to the audience.
Probably should have watched this movie years ago. Anyways, better late than never.
Read.Reflect.Repeat 