Sanju review: An unconvincing biopic but another good Rajkumar Hirani film
Like this
depiction or hate it, but you can't fault it for its pace or its ability to
hold your attention
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News: Sanju
is writer, editor, director, Rajkumar Hirani’s fifth feature film and in four
of these films, Abhijat Joshi has partnered him in writing the screenplay of
the film. In one of their interviews, Hirani explained that they approached
each scene with the LCD principle. A scene either ought to make you laugh, cry
or should be dramatic enough for you to feel engaged with it. One could say
that it is this principle and his editing skills which have made all his films
special. They have been tightly scripted entertainers which have then found acceptance
with the masses too.
Sanju,
his latest and promoted as a biopic based on the life of actor Sanjay Dutt
(star of Hirani’s first two films as director) continues this tradition of
adhering to the LCD principle and starts off on a dramatic note and then
continues to weave laughter, tears and drama through its 161-minute journey.
Sanjay
Dutt has had a remarkably newsy and controversial life and it does make for an
interesting story on its own. From his days as a drug addict to his time in
jail after the Bombay blasts in 1993, to his recurring brushes with the
underworld and then the long drawn court case, Dutt’s story makes for an
arresting topic. While the world may have judged him differently, the film
industry seems to dismiss all allegations against ‘Sanju Baba’ with a gentle
wave of the hand and the movie Sanju seems no different.
Like this depiction or hate it, but you can’t
fault it for its pace or its ability to hold your attention. There are no
moments when you may be tempted to take out your mobile phone and check if you
have any important message. It is an entertaining story, told well.
In his ability to bring laughter, emotions
and drama together and to weave it into a tight story, Hirani is the Aamir Khan
of directors.
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