SS Review: 'Secret' Surprise awaits you in theatres!

'Secret Superstar' is the latest offering of 'Aamir Khan Productions' that released on 19th October, 2017. The movie has a tagline- "Dreams Dekhna Toh Basic Hota Hai" and presents it in the most beautiful, understanding and simple way of story telling.

 

                                     

 

Zaira Wasim of 'Dangal' fame proves that she is 'brimming with fresh talent and method acting' through her portrayal of Insia/Insu. Meher Vij, a name we had not heard before will surely be recalled for her outstanding performance as Zaira's mother, Najma. Tirth Sharma as Chintan gives a simple and delightful performance. Aamir Khan as Shakti Kumar, the musician is funny and infuses some comic timing. The performances are outstanding and provide an able support to a strong script.

 

                                                

 

The story explores a mother-daughter relationship through the expression of right to dream. There are sweet little moments of school-age romance, a brother-sister relationship that run parallel to the main story.  The story, the camerawork, the water-tight screenplay, the direction keep you invested in a 155 minute long movie. The music of the movie, which is supposed to play a major role in the movie is somehow underwhelming. Though that does not mean that the songs are not audible. "Gudgudi", " Meri Pyari Ammi" and "I'll Miss You" are the best of the lot.

 

                                                

 

Director Advait Chandan literally is the superstar of the movie. From the story to the technicalities he ensures that the movie does not waver from what it is trying to portray. With just the music being underwhelming, Secret Superstar ticks all the boxes for being a 'MUST WATCH'. I rate the movie 4.25 stars! It is the BEST movie of 2017 so far leaving 'Newton' by a fair distance! Do NOT miss it!

 

                                             

 

P.S. After watching 'Secret Superstar', you will  hug or thank your mother.

                                      

 

 

Chef Review: This chef offers good food in bad quality!

'Chef' is Saif Ali Khan's solo outing after 2 long years. His last release was 'Phantom' where he played the solo lead. Chef is an official remake of a 2014 Hollywood movie by the same name. Comparing this 'Chef' to the original would be unfair.So no comparisons will be drawn in this review!

                                          

Saif Ali Khan as Roshan is delightful. He portrays his role to suit the character very well. Svar Kamble as Ary, Roshan's son is nice. Chandan Roy Sanyal as Shahid is fun and infuses some comic timing into this drama. Milind Soman's cameo as Biju is simply outstanding. But it is Padmapriya Janakiraman who steals the show with her portrayal of Radha Menon. She infuses life with her performance and her chemistry with Saif is amazing.

                                  

Raja Krishna Menon's direction is above average at best. Though it captures the beauty and essence of the backwaters of Kerela well, he somehow fails to connect with the audience. For a movie which explores a father-son relationship o the basis of food has very less of it. And that is the biggest flaw of the movie. The songs are nice with 'Khoya Khoya' and 'Darmiyaan' being the best. The lyrics, dialogues are good.

                                    

Chef had immense potential to be one of the most heartening portrayals of a father-son relationship but Raja Krishna Menon's direction and to an extent, it's 'Rottza'  made the movie an above average affair. Like Roshan's three Michelin stars, Chef gets 3 stars! Watch it for its beauty and Padmapriya! The box office collection will not exceed 10 crores at the box office what so ever. FLOP! 

                                  

P.S. The movie does some justice to the original! But only SOME!