The White Tiger Review: The Tiger Roars and how!!

 As previously mentioned in my post on the movie 'Tribhanga', Netflix is continuously churning out some phenomenal body of work, and this week it is 'The White Tiger' based on the Booker Prize-winning book of the same name written by Aravind Adiga. The movie stars Rajkummar Rao, Priyanka Chopra Jones, Adarsh Gourav, and Vijay Maurya in prominent roles! It is written and directed for the screen by Ramin Bahrani.

                                             

There is so much to speak about the amazing work the actors have done on this film. Adarsh Gourav and his filmography have always been fascinating to me when he started off his career in a Manoj Bajpayee film called 'Rukh', he was destined for staying in cinema. He owns each and every frame he is in(except the ones with RR) and commands your attention. In particular, when he confronts a beggar. His consideration among 'potential' nominees for Golden Globe Best Actor is a testament to his prowess. Rajkummar Rao has aged like fine wine and only he knows how he gets better with each viewing. PCJ and Vijay Maurya don't have much to do but bring their own signature with whatever little they have. The socio-political commentary which runs through the entire movie is great and the nuances work just right about fine. The dialogues penned and fit the scenarios well. Bahrani's direction is good and keeps the pace of the movie well enough.

                                             

However, with a lot of positives, the only thing that feels a bit off about this epic watch is Bahrani's screenplay. He seems to have lifted right off Aravind Adiga's work as it is and there seems something missing about the overall impact of this movie. The background and sound wizards could've been better with their melodies and tunes.

                                       

Overall, The White Tiger roars loudly enough so that people across the globe hear him. The actors, the dialogues just propel the story and the subtle socio-political commentary becomes the cherry on the cake. I'm very happy to go with 4 stars for 'The White Tiger'! I'm really very glad and proud that the Indian Cinema is heading in the right direction!

                               

P.S. Watch this Tiger Roar!

Tribhanga Review: A Samabhanga Film!

2021 has begun on an extremely interesting and amazing note for our entertainment industry. In a span of 15 days the entertainment industry has gifted us with some great content like Nailpolish (Zee5), Ram Prasad ki Tehrvi, Gullak Season 2 (Sony Liv), and now the streak continues with Tribhanga (Netflix). The movie stars Kajol, Tanvi Azmi, Mithila Palkar in the lead roles, and the men Kunal Roy Kapoor, Manav Gohil, Vivek Tattwaadi, Kanwaljit Singh among others. It is directed by Renuka Shahane who is better known as Madhuri Dixit's elder sister in Hum Aapke Hain Koun!

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Whats's Good: Acting: The performances by each and every actor is phenomenal. They embrace their characters with so much conviction that one cannot distinguish between the reel and real characters. Story and Direction: The story is beautiful and intricately told by Renuka Shahane! Her directions evoke the right emotions at the right time and you cannot help but get swayed along with her as she tells you the tale of 3 generations of women. Technicalities: The technical aspects of Tribhanga are done with care and love, much like Renuka Shahane's delicate storytelling. 

                                           

What's Bad: Duration: The movie is just 95 minutes long and at times feels that there is so much which Renuka Shahane could have gone slow with and explored more in detail. Music: I wish there was some nice signature background tune that would've propelled the already commanding narrative better!

                                     

Final Words: Tribhanga is a beautiful exploration of mother-daughter bonds and offers a subtle statement on feminism and the kind of cinema the audience deserves. There is a whirlwind of emotions the movie leaves you with along with a lump in the throat! I am going with 4 stars for this beautiful saga! Do not miss it!