Last year.. Film on real incident (URI) began the year on a huge high...
This year.. A piece of History Becums the first winner & makes a big splash to start off the new decade...
AJAY DEVGAN... after arguably his most accomplished role (LOBS).. marks his centenary film with his 2nd historical biopic.. under directorial baton of OM RAUT.. . who makes a commendable bollywood debut.
Film narrates the Grit.. Valour.. Determination of MARATHAS...
It takes us to the era of SHIVAJI MAHARAJ & MUGHALS.. and essentially focuses on battle to recapture KONDHANA FORT...under supervision of TANHAJI MALUSARE (right hand of SHIVAJI MAHARAJ)
SCREENPLAY in first half takes time to establish the characters along with their sub plots.
Second half ups the ante leading to a thrilling climax..
Dialogues are good but we hv seen better writing from PRAKASH KAPADIA
Music blends well
AJAY. Devgan... tailor made role for him & he nails it with elan..
KAJOL.. More of a special appearance.. But she is magic on screen..
SAIF ALI KHAN.. tries to do KHILJI.. Succeeds to an extent but doesn't overtake the evil of LANGDA TYAGI
SHARAD KELKAR (As SHIVAJI MAHARAJ) is brilliant casting..
SHASHANK SHENDE.. DEVDATTA.. LUKE KENNY provide great support
A VISUAL SPECTACLE...
