Kudos to ABHISHEK KAPOOR who has not only adapted Chetan Bhagat's tale into a
brilliant cinematic experience but in the process has managed to take it
several notches higher.There's something which is uniquely endearing and
extremely poignant about KPC.
Whether it is the ambitious narrative or captivating performances ,poetic
cinematography, KPC is superior in texture and commendably subtle.
SCRIPT & SCREENPLAY :
Both ABHISHEK and CHETAN who have written the script along
with PUBALI CHAUDHARY & SUPARTIK SEN have themselves admitted that
while scripting they cut the novel to a minimum level, leaving out many chunks
of the books' narrative in order to focus more on the friendship of
three protagonists, and how their relationship withstands the devastating time
of earthquake in Gujarat(2001), communal riots(2002). The story begins with
three young men whose dream was to start a sports goods shop outside a
temple along with a cricket coaching academy finally coming true. But
how their personal aspirations coupled with natural disaster and communal
flare affects their friendship & lives, forms the rest of the
story. The first half of the movie focuses on the camaraderie
between three, with light moments establishing their character
traits. However it is the second half where the pace picks up as
their town is caught in tragedies of earthquake followed by riots. These
events act as catalyst, showing us the true colors of the three lead
characters, as they struggle to not only keep their friendship alive but also
come face to face with their inner demons.
STARCAST
:
RAJ KUMAR YADAV has played the character
of GOVIND who
is a dreamer with business sense whose ultimate aim is to start his own sports
talent agency. He looks and behaves very much like a typical money minded
person who always prefers to stay away from adventurous
activities. I feel there is revelation of a new AMIT SADH (
OMI ) from this movie as he has delivered a brilliant performance as
son of a priest who later on joins politics on insistence of his maternal
uncle. His face expressions,body language and anguish in eyes, on death of his
parents contain a lot of maturity and speak for themselves. But it is SUSHANT
RAJPUT ( ISHAAN ) who walks away with maximum applause as his
character is that of a doer who believes in doing things his own way. In fact
from the promos it was looking to be a Sushant's movie all the way but in the
movie all three have been able to hold their forts with conviction. Not to
forget AMRITA PURI ( VIDYA ) & MANAV KAUL (MAMA) who
shine in their respective characters. In fact Abhishek Kapur's decision of
using raw and talented actors instead of accomplished stars really works
in favor of the movie. RajKumar Yadav has essayed his role convincingly and has
already given some memorable performances in the past but it is Sushant
& Amit who turn out as surprise package. The confidence of Sushant in
front of camera is surprisingly impeccable and after this performance he
is definitely going to be in for a long run .
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
: If a movie works well despite non
inclusion of big stars than definitely the technical finesse of the movie
definitely deserves applause. Background music is by HITESH SONIC who has done
an impressive job with respect to narrative of the movie. AMIT
TRIVEDI's music has variety as well as eclecticism, and his
exquisite melodies reiterates the troika's exuberance and idealism. ANAY
GOSWAMI as cinematographer has radiantly captured prerogative of
buddy-dom and lit up every frame with finesse. MUKESH CHHABRA who
is the casting director also deserves applause for putting together such an
appropriate cast. Not to forget the contribution of editor DEEPA
BHATIA who has kept the momentum going throughout the movie because of
her crisp editing. But it is ABHISHEK KAPOOR who deserves to
walk away with cake for brilliantly executing this tale in his own cinematic
vision. Kapoor clearly recognises the strengths & limitations of this tale
as a motion picture and labours to compound an emotionally worth rooting
even if it means significant departure from the source. It's a risk that he
took which totally worked in his favor as Kapoor's vision and execution seem to be in sync
WOW MOMENTS
:
This
movie is bag-full of wow moments but a scene where Sushant is sitting in
solitude on the rooftop and his sister comes to cheer him up is quite
emotional. Rajkumar running barefoot to check the condition of his store on the
advent of earthquake has come out well. Watch out for the scene where Amit Sadh
exhibits emotional trauma on receiving news about killing of his parents.
CONCLUSION
:
It is one of those rare movies that reveal
a shrewd oxymoron of ambition and reality that characterises the zeal and
anxiety of youth.Whether it's the captivating performances, the ambitious
narrative or poetic cinematography , KPC is superior in texture and commendably
subtle. It is refreshing to see three young men on celluloid who are not
chasing chicks on campus riding flashy vehicles, no woman stepping into the
equation to cause an imbalance. So go and watch KPC if u like subtle refreshing
cinema full of soul executed deftly with a touch of realism in it.
ROHIT SHARMA.
Nice work Big Brother.........
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