The promos of the movie Mardaani were hard-hitting and they focussed on the heroine Rani Mukherjee nee Chopra.The theme was human trafficking and I as usual had made up my mind to watch it on its release.I have an objection to the title though, as I don't think that just because the police officer,the chief protagonist was a strong woman she should be called Mardaani which means like a mard (man)Why can't they accept that a woman can be strong and independent and one who fights against oppressors just as any male can?To assume that being strong only means being strong like a man is stereotyping women as weak.Please give women some credit and learn to accept that women too can be and are strong, fearless and a force to reckon.
Naari is not to be considered just as an Abala naari,she is a Sabala naari...........(Go watch Mary Kom if you disagree,it's releasing soon.)
So back to the movie.It can never be seen as a mass entertainer as entertainment is not the criteria for watching this movie at all.It was never meant to be so.There are so many who have been criticising this movie for not being entertaining.Wish people understood that all movies are not made to entertain,some come with a message and hard-hitting facts but who wants messages or facts???You don't then please go watch 'Hate Story-2' or 'Its Entertainment',that's just what you need.
Many have rued the fact that they have shown girls being stripped and use of foul language and they are of the opinion that the girls stripping are a means for titillation of the audience.Let me tell you that if the scenes are watched in the context of the movie,there is absolutely no titillation whatsoever.The said scenes actually makes our blood boil and gives us goose bumps as it makes us aware of the dangers that lurk around and the ills of human trafficking.If at all the scenes titillate, then those are the perverted minds about whom I don't know what to say. The facts of human trafficking being on the rise all over the world and specially so in India is shown in the beginning and end as the credits roll.The film has been issued an Adults only certification and at the cinema hall where I went they were checking the student IDs for age-proof.
Rani is shown as a police officer who is dedicated,strong and fearless. She takes on the human trafficking gang and fights them till the end in spite of facing numerous challenges while doing so.No,I am not a Rani Mukherjee fan but yet I found the movie to be good as she suited the role.Many viewers were of the opinion that she was too fat and should reduce her weight.She did not look too fit but then which police officer truly is?
The movie showcases the crusade against the kidnapping and selling or using the girls in the flesh trade.They are also used as carriers of drugs for over-seas destinations.What the movie does is it tries to make us aware of the facts about the human trade that is so rampant.It is an endeavour to show us the harsh truth and make us sit up and take notice.The anti-hero Karan whom Rani calls under 19 cricket team ka 12th man is very convincing as the young charismatic, arrogant, fear-inducing king-pin of the gang.Impressive debut I must say.
The film is hard-hitting and has only one song which plays in the background as the final credits roll.On the whole it is a good watch provided you are going to watch it for what it is and not as another mindless entertainer or big grosser.Makes us aware of the dangers that lurk and that crimes against women are on the rise and action needs to be taken fast.It shows that with an able police force it is possible but that dedication should be there where each officer works with the intention to do away with the ills that are infecting society at all levels.The movie shows that there is still hope if there is a will to fight against the perverts.There is always a beginning......a small step too can take us far.The film just makes an attempt to tell us to take the first step and be aware......
So go watch it if you haven't already.
Naari is not to be considered just as an Abala naari,she is a Sabala naari...........(Go watch Mary Kom if you disagree,it's releasing soon.)
So back to the movie.It can never be seen as a mass entertainer as entertainment is not the criteria for watching this movie at all.It was never meant to be so.There are so many who have been criticising this movie for not being entertaining.Wish people understood that all movies are not made to entertain,some come with a message and hard-hitting facts but who wants messages or facts???You don't then please go watch 'Hate Story-2' or 'Its Entertainment',that's just what you need.
Many have rued the fact that they have shown girls being stripped and use of foul language and they are of the opinion that the girls stripping are a means for titillation of the audience.Let me tell you that if the scenes are watched in the context of the movie,there is absolutely no titillation whatsoever.The said scenes actually makes our blood boil and gives us goose bumps as it makes us aware of the dangers that lurk around and the ills of human trafficking.If at all the scenes titillate, then those are the perverted minds about whom I don't know what to say. The facts of human trafficking being on the rise all over the world and specially so in India is shown in the beginning and end as the credits roll.The film has been issued an Adults only certification and at the cinema hall where I went they were checking the student IDs for age-proof.
Rani is shown as a police officer who is dedicated,strong and fearless. She takes on the human trafficking gang and fights them till the end in spite of facing numerous challenges while doing so.No,I am not a Rani Mukherjee fan but yet I found the movie to be good as she suited the role.Many viewers were of the opinion that she was too fat and should reduce her weight.She did not look too fit but then which police officer truly is?
The movie showcases the crusade against the kidnapping and selling or using the girls in the flesh trade.They are also used as carriers of drugs for over-seas destinations.What the movie does is it tries to make us aware of the facts about the human trade that is so rampant.It is an endeavour to show us the harsh truth and make us sit up and take notice.The anti-hero Karan whom Rani calls under 19 cricket team ka 12th man is very convincing as the young charismatic, arrogant, fear-inducing king-pin of the gang.Impressive debut I must say.
The film is hard-hitting and has only one song which plays in the background as the final credits roll.On the whole it is a good watch provided you are going to watch it for what it is and not as another mindless entertainer or big grosser.Makes us aware of the dangers that lurk and that crimes against women are on the rise and action needs to be taken fast.It shows that with an able police force it is possible but that dedication should be there where each officer works with the intention to do away with the ills that are infecting society at all levels.The movie shows that there is still hope if there is a will to fight against the perverts.There is always a beginning......a small step too can take us far.The film just makes an attempt to tell us to take the first step and be aware......
So go watch it if you haven't already.
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