The king of underworld films, Ram Gopal Varma, is back again with his latest film ”Sarkar”, which revolves around politics and crime.This film is one of the biggest releases of the year because it stars the “baap-beta jodi” (father-son pair) of Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.Secondly, this is the first time that Amitabh Bachchan is working for a RGV film.When such a talented director/producer like RGV and such a talented actor like Amitabh Bachchan, team up for the first time, expectations are definitely very high.So, does ”Sarkar”, live upto the expectations?
Sahara One Motion Pictures. And K.Sera Sera Films. ”Sarkar”, directed by Ram Gopal Varma, stars Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kay Kay Menon, Supriya Pathak, Katrina Kaif, Rukhsar, Tanisha and Anupam Kher.This one is another hard-hitting film from Ramu`s factory, after masterpieces such as ”Satya”, ”Company”, ”Ab Tak 56” and the recently released ”D”.Will this film be as successful as his previous films, which also revolved around underworld, politics and the police system?
”Sarkar”, tells us the story of Subhash Nagare (Amitabh Bachchan), whose profession and work is very unusual.He claims to help those helpless people who do not get justice from anywhere.Subhash Nagare treats those people with cruelty who treat the innocent people with harshness and cruelty.For this reason, Subhash is better known as “Sarkar”.Many people view “Sarkar” as a terrorist and such a person who commits crimes by saying that he helps the poor and helpless people, but “sarkar” doesn`t much care about what people thinks, nor does he give much importance to the laws that are made by the society.When he feels that a certain thing is right, then it is right and if he feels that a certain thing is wrong, then it is wrong.In short, ”Sarkar”, is a very principled man.”Sarkar”, lives with his wife (Supriya Pathak), and he has two sons.The elder one is Vishnu Nagare (Kay Kay Menon), and the younger one is Shankar Nagare (Abhishek Bachchan).Vishnu Nagare is married and his wife (Rukhsar), lives with him at her in-laws, and Vishnu also has a son.Vishnu is a film producer, who is very short-tempered and corrupt.Killing a person is no big deal for him.He is really cruel and insensitive.In short, he is a true criminal.With them, also, lives Avantika (Tanisha), who happens to be Vishnu`s sister-in-law and she also likes Shankar a lot, since her childhood and dreams of getting married to him.Shankar, returns from U.S.A, after completing his studies from there and is in love with, Pooja (Katrina Kaif), who is the daughter of a very successful and popular politician, Khurana (Anupam Kher).One day, a man named Rashid, from Dubai comes to visit “Sarkar”, to make a deal with him.”Sarkar”, doesn`t accept his deal as he finds it wrong and against his rules.As a result, Rashid turns against “Sarkar”.There are not few enemies of “Sarkar”, but he has lots of enemies.Vishram, who once used to be loyal to “Sarkar”, has now turned against “Sarkar” and Rashid joins hands with Vishram and Vishram`s gang, who are all against “Sarkar”.Vishnu, who is a film producer, is attracted towards his film`s heroine and has an eye on her, but the heroine is having an affair with the film`s hero.When Vishnu finds out this thing, he goes to the studio and kills up the hero, infront of everyone, still there are not enough witnesses against Vishnu, as they are afraid of him but the heroine is ready to stand against him.After an argument at the dinner table, ”Sarkar”, finally throws Vishnu out of his house, because of the crime he commits.One night, on a party, Khurana declares to some journalists that he feels that Subhash Nagare a.k.a “Sarkar”, is a fraud and actually a criminal.Taking advantage of this situation, Rashid and Vishram get Khurana killed, which makes everyone believe that the man behind Khurana`s murder was “Sarkar”.Due to this, Sarkar is imprisoned and so, Shekhar makes it a point to prove to everyone that he is innocent and instead Vishram, etc. are the culprits.During his war with his father`s rivals, Shekhar finds out that his brother Vishnu has also joined his hands with Sarkar`s rivals and now Vishnu is also out to kill Sarkar.Will Shekhar be able to help his father?Will Sarkar be proved innocent?Will Sarkar be able to save his life from so many rivals, including his son, who want to kill him?
Amitabh Bachchan comes yet again, with a wonderful performance and a very substantial role in this film, after ”Black”.In ”Waqt”, I complained that the Big B tries nothing different and plays the same role, that of a loving father.In his role in ”Paheli” people felt that he should avoid doing such special appearances, but here you just won`t get any chance to complain.This one is a very different Amitabh Bachchan, from what we usually see.In this film, you won`t get to see a melodramatic Big B, who is shouting loudly, being very emotional, etc.The Big B, of this film is a very strong one.He has lots of terror and lots of presence.Without even speaking out or talking much, he says so many things, through his eyes and through his face expressions.This Amitabh Bachchan, is a very expressive one, and his fans should definitely not miss this film!
Abhishek Bachchan, doesn`t have much to do in the first half of the film infact, in the first half Kay Kay has a meatier role but in the second half, Abhsihek gets lots of scenes to do, and he does it really well.Though, his role doesn`t demand him to display much histrionics, it still demands a very expressive and an intense actor, so Abhishek completely fits into the character of Shankar.This is a character which you feel was written by keeping him in mind.
Kay Kay Menon is another actor who shows lots of talent.With actors such as Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan he makes a position of his own.His portrayal of Vishnu`s villainous character will win him lots of praises and he will definitely be nominated in numerous award functions for the best villain or for the best supporting actor, for ths film.
The ladies don`t have much to do, in this male-dominated flick.Supriya Pathak whom we all love as “Hansa”, in the serial ”Instant Khichdi”, plays the role of a typical housewife, quite well but she doesn`t have a very lengthy role.She just appears in parts, but does justice to her role.Rukhsar lends able support.Tanisha is also very good as Avantika, but her role was very unimportant and the actress needs to get meatier roles, if she wants to make it big in Bollywood, like her sister Kajol.Katrina Kaif looks gorgeous, but that`s all about it.The dubbed voice doesn`t suit her at all, and she needs to learn Hindi otherwise she can only survive for one or two years in Bollywood.Her role is also very insignificant.Anupam Kher is adequate.
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