Movie : Lootera
Language : Hindi
Why did I watch : New release, a period movie set in 1950s
around the time when Zamindari system got abolished, looked interesting from
the promos.
(Why do I even have this section when I write movie reviews
I wonder, I just love the theaters, the darkness, the big screens, the
uninterrupted joy of watching the movie, the surround sound, the smell of
popcorns, the promos before the movie starts! I love the experience of watching
movies on the big screen! I anyway watch most of the new releases with a decent
imdb rating.)
My take : A Zamindar in Bengal dotes on his only daughter -
Pakhi, and tries his best to be the mother as well, whom she has lost. A young archaeologist Varun comes along and
asks the Zamindar for the permission to excavate around the temple with a
golden idol, that belongs to the Zamindar. Turns out Varun is not who he claims
to be, but unwittingly falls in love with the Pakhi. Torn between the “duty” of
being a “looter” and a lover, the twists and turns of the story demand for a
decision and he chooses duty, as he feels that is in the “best” interest of his
lover.
The world, even in the 1950s was round, and of course they meet! What happens when they meet -
does she take revenge or let go, does she love him or hate him – that consists
the rest of the story.
There is a scene where you know their fate – Varun and
Pakhi’s i.e, but with all your being you wish they could be together when you
know however you see it, there is no way that is possible – that moment of
absolute helplessness of the twisted fate of the two lovers and sincere wish
against all odds, contradicting one another – I was almost in tears for Varun,
although he is the bad guy!
The chemistry between Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha as
Varun and Pakhi is quite good. There is a scene where they look at each other
and exchange feelings worth several pages of dialogs. And you sigh, getting it
all!
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