Bajirao Mastani Review
on Dec 18, 2015
Story:
Bajirao Mastani Movie Review...Bajirao wins the heart of Chatrapathi Sahuji, and becomes a Peshwa of Poona in Maratha empire. He is married to Kashibhai and had a son too. Upon requested by princess Mastani Saheba through a force duel, he fights for welfare of adjacent Hindu Kingdom of Bundelkhand. He falls for charms of Mastani and vows to come back for her later. But with Mastani too falling in love with Bajirao, she comes to Poona. There Bajirao's family, his mother and brother insult the Muslim princess, but still she awaits for Bajirao and appears before him in his court, upon which Bajirao marries her. That leads him into troubles within family and what happens to him finally is the story.
Performances:
Ranvir Singh just blows mind with his terrific performance ever. He breathes life into Bajirao character with his fierce warrior acts, then as a lover he enthrals with his caring emotions. The way he portrayed differences between Bajirao's life getting struck between first wife, lover, family and wars. Especially, tears portrayed by him in various scenes like when he marries Mastani by an oath, when he permanently leaves Kashibai's chamber and when he falls down with fever in a war— he delivered a prodigious performance.
Deepika Padukone stands like second hero for the film, with her terrific Muslim girl acts. From fighting in war to carrying that graceful look as a honest girl who has no problems to become second wife of Hindi king, she carried every role flawlessly and effortlessly. In songs, she's a treat to watch for her dancing acts. As Mastani Saheba, she scored full marks.
Priyanka Chopra, though played an underdog character, she's a stunner for her role. As a typical Maharashtrian lady, she just amazed with her presence all the time. A caring wife, a jilted lover as her husband continues affair with someone else, and a worried woman when her husband is on death bed, she made a flawless portrayal.
All other actors have done an adequate job and casting suited right upto mark. Tanvi Azmi as Queen mother, Mahesh Manjrekar as Chatrapathi have done terrific job.
Technicians:
Sanjay Leela Bhansali stuns in every single aspect of the film as the narrative he has chosen to tell the tale of Maratha warrior Bajirao Peshwa is amazing. His directorial abilities to take drama to next level is terrific. Though he has neglected war scenes, the way he carved out an intense drama that never loses grip till the end is amazing.
Bhansali also scored music for the film and his songs are top notch. At the same time, choreography in each song stunned as usual. Cinematography by Sudeep Chatterjee is awesome, while art department done another fabulous job. But Visual Effects are disappointing at places where grandeur is needed, though it's better than our Rudramadevi it can't beat Baahubali quality.
Plus Points
Ranvir, Deepika, Priyanka's performance
First half
Songs
Minus Points
Dragged second half
Drama dominating the story
BREAKDOWN:
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is always known for making a bigger drama out of a smaller story. Though there will be twists and turns in his stories, it's the sad endings and bitter characterisations that take centre stage. Despite touching an historical subject, Bhansali didn't come out of that drama cocoon.
Film opens on a grand note, showcasing the grand-scale Bhansali is going to unleash on us. As Ranvir enters as Bajirao, the heroism stuns. At the same time, time races like anything as he wages wars, wins treaties and romances his wife Kashibai (Priyanka). Deepika's entry as Mastani is as stunning as it could be. But her warrior acts are limited to just one war and instantly she becomes a deep hearted lover who carries tears most of time in her eyes than smile. As Kashibai catches the romance of Bajirao and Mastani, that's a dramatic interval bang upon us.
As the film opens, it's the three-point formula applied now with each scene catered to Ranvir, Deepika and Priyanka. In between comes Bajirao's family creating more scope for louder drama. Exaggerated emotions are exciting and gripping, but at a point loses their sheen. With no big story or plot point and the end predictable, pre-climax doesn't live up on as a narrative but for individual performances from the actors we feel that mesmerism. A climax laced with heavy heart deaths finally sends audiences back home with mixed feelings.
If we keep the fact that Bhansali has stuck to history or not, the way he carried the drama till the end is exciting. However, one gets the feeling that they haven't learned much about Peshwa Bajirao, the Srimanth King and a Marath warrior. After all this is publicised as a historical film, so people except some history inside. Nevertheless, the film is a marvellous cinematic experience.
Finishing touch: A Cinematic Experience
RATING: 3/5
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