Madhur Bhandarkar. The name is synonymous with films with substance. The name also corresponds with films that rebel against the set-patterns, rules, norms and formulas of Bollywood masala flicks.His latest venture, CORPORATE is no exception!
Corporate is about the vicious circle of ambition in the private sector, and how human emotions and life have no significance in it but the story, situations and the treatment of the narrative cannot be compared to any Bollywood flick witnessed so far.CORPORATE is nonconforming and appeals tremendously.
The movie tells the story of two leading industrialists in the food sector, each heading his own corporate house. Each one is powerful, ambitious and equally relentless.
Rajat Kapoor plays Vinay Sehgal, Managing Director of Sehgal Group of Industries. Vinay leads a team of competent managers and executives.
Raj Babbar plays Dharmesh Marwah, Managing Director of Marwah International Pvt. Ltd. He is a suave entrepreneur with sharp business acumen, which he verily uses to outshine his fiercest rival and competitor Vinay Sehgal. Bipasha Basu plays Nishigandha Dasgupta, a single working corporate woman in Mumbai and the whole film is presented in her perspective..
CORPORATE begins with a narration by Atul Kulkarni as the reels unfold, the viewer gradually slips into a world of deceit, treachery and betrayal. The narrative moves at a brisk pace, with the viewer being on the edge all the while.The transformation of Bipasha from middle class city girl to a working woman is amongst the most convincing aspects of the film.
Given the fact that it’s a serious film and has an undercurrent of tension all through, the goings-on tend to get slightly heavy towards the second half. If trimmed slightly , it should only prove advantageous.
Director Madhur scores yet again! The expertise with which he has handled the tense-filled moments should win him all-round praise. He strikes the right balance between realism and commercialism, between form and content.
The background music is fantastic, enhancing the impact of sequences considerably. Cinematography is amongst the assets of the film. The sound quality is top notch.
Bipasha handles her part like a pro. This film is sure to multiply her fan following tremendously, besides consolidating her status as one of the bests in the profession.Just witness the tears from her eyes in that vital scene and you would know that she is an actor of substance!
K.K delivers yet another knock-out performance.Rajat Kapoor and Raj Babbar are fantastic. Minisha is first-rate. Sameer is effective.
CORPORATE, in the spirit of Madhur’s other movies, has some fresh things to say in this cliched Bollywood . The film has all the potential to carve a niche for itself.