The digital media is very famous for giving us unconventional web series and art cinemas. But have you ever heard of a commercial Bollywood film being released on a digital platform? Yes, you heard it right. This time of the pandemic has taught us many things. Well, it gave us yet another lesson that no matter what the situation is, our stars will never stop entertaining us. Also, it proved that irrespective of the platform, Bollywood movies will continue to hold a very special place in the hearts of the people.
On the 12th of June 2020, the Bollywood industry created a history by releasing a commercial cinema on the digital platform worldwide for the first time. The movie we have been talking about all this while is none other than Gulabo Sitabo.
With a cast of outstandingly talented actors, the legendary Amitabh Bacchan and Ayushman Khuranna, you can very well guess the quality of the movie. The movie directed by Shoojit Sircar beautifully gives you the lesson that Obsessive Greed for anything will finally make you fall on your face. The movie is a Hindi comedy-drama plot and has been beautifully executed. We have decided to review the movie on three levels: Story and Dialogues, Cinematography, and Acting.
1. Story and Dialogues:-
The story of the movie is rather simple. It shows the head-on clash between the two leads Amitabh Bacchan playing the role of Mirza and Ayushman Khuranna playing the role of Baankey Rastogi on an old mansion. Mirza is an extremely greedy man who day after day wishes for the death of his wife who is the real owner of the royal mansion. Baankey Ratogi on the other hand is a renter in the same mansion. How do the two fight and who really gets the mansion is the question? (P.S. the climax is a complete surprise)
The dialogues are written beautifully. You will burst into laughter hearing the hilarious abuses that Mirza and Baankey Rastogi exchange.
2. Cinematography:-
The direction and cinematography of the movie has been done beautifully. The backdrop of the story is amazing and perfect locations have been chosen to fit the context of the story. Market places and the royal mansion have been shown in an exceptionally well manner. Overall the movie appears to be very real.
3. Acting:-
Rare are such movies where all the actors would have performed their roles to the utmost perfection. Gulabo Sitabo is one of such rare movie. Amitabh Bacchan in the role of Mirza was excellent. Starting from the make-up to the walking and talking style. He has justified the title of legend given to him. Ayushman Khuranna’s role was full of wit and gags. The actor lived up to all our expectations.
Apart from the lead actors, all the supporting actors played their roles exceptionally well. Shristi Srivastava playing the role of Ayushman’s sister was much appreciated by the public. The roles of Farukh Jaffar, Vijay Raaz, and Brijendra Kala was also very well acted.
Wrap Up
The movie Gulabo Sitabo despite being launched amidst this lockdown, has garnered much popularity among the audience. We would give it a ranking of 9 out of 10. It is a must-watch movie and we highly recommend it.
All last we wish that you and your family are safe all home. Stay Home, Stay Safe, and entertain yourselves with movies like Gulabo Sitabo and keep reading our blogs.
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