Stay at Delhi 6

Yes, you can stay at your seat in the theatre to watch Delhi 6. It may not be a must-watch, but it is a nice movie. Contrary to what critics suggested, it does not fall flat.

The central message of the movie is heartwarming and something that we tend to have forgotten in these supposedly troubled times. Look within and remove the black that is inside you. Look at yourself in the mirror and see if you can watch without guilt, remorse, or any negativity, for that matter.

i'll jump to the characters because they define the film and the ethos it projects. Abhishek Bachchan is marvellous. The kind of restraint he shows is so powerful and has a dynamite embedded in it. i particularly like the scene where he is not allowed to enter the mandir. It would have been very easy for anybody to be provoked there and with reason. But the bottom line, beautifully represented, is, that does not solve the issue. So, why act in a fruitless manner. The director rises above the ordinary by showing him talking it out rather than creating further havoc by reacting to it. i didn't find it preachy at all. And the exact contradiction is the scene where he slaps a boisterous police officer who is in the wrong. He does not fear the consequences and stands up for what is wrong. There is a possibility that he might not be in the know of the rules. But, the point being, he is very sensible in the choices he makes. He is not weak and he does not show off his might at the wrong places. He is very sensitive too. He understands the sensitivity of a father-daughter relationship too. i think, Abhishek takes it all.

Of course, the other artists have given outstanding performances too. Special mention here about Dobriyal. His anger when his shop is burned down and his helpless feeling when he shoots down the supposed Monkeyman. Beautifully portrayed. Atul Kulkarni is good too but does not rise above his character. He is a brilliant actor and that's what he can bring to the table. Nothing drastic.

Others have performed well too.

The cinematography is mind blowing. The Namaaz scenes are shot like never before. Salutes to Binod Pradhan.

The music is a-maaa-zing. Of course, it is A.R.Rahman. Now that the world knows about his genius, it is expected. But the music beautifully embellishes and at the same time adds soul to the film. Prasoon Joshi is at his best again. This man's usage of regular words in a different and refreshing context is superb. Darare Darare Mathey Pe Maula, Maramat Muqaddar ki kardo Maula. Double superb.

The editing is not tight, i agree. The grip loosens at some ends too, but compared to the overall experience, it is forgivable. The Ramayan intercepts are a little difficult to decipher and tend to be a little too forced. Ditto with Amitabh Bachchan's appearance, didn't really drive home the point.

All in all, a sit-up-and-take-notice movie experience!
Recommended.