After Anees Bazmee’s Deewawangee where Devgan and Khanna share screen space through aping the Richard Gere thriller- Primal Fear, this is the second time these two actors come together In Priyadarshan’s film- Aakrosh bringing a shockingly realistic and dingy story to audiences.
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| Anger & Aggression |
Depressingly dark, sadistic and a saga on corruption in the North Indian village of Jhanjar in Bihar, the plot unfurls to a situation where 3 Delhi boys disappear suspiciously and 2 CBI inspectors (our heroes in crisp shirts, trousers and Raybans aka Dabangg) come in to investigate the crime. This film with a strong story line leads to a feeling of queasiness and discomfort. The usually talented and pertinently styled star cast with Paresh, Ajay and Akshaye fail to create value entertainment for the audiences with poorly crafted car chase and roof jumping scenes, add to it over greasy cops, and immensely putting off politicians.
There are many styling errors in this film particularly with Bipasha, for one she plays the meek wife of a corrupt and abusive police officer (Paresh) so naturally she appears washed out in her nine yard drapes which apparently were saris brought in by Rocky S, all the way from Kolkata. Her only accessories are her subtle bindis and long mangalsutra. But what is interesting to note is how as a villager she still has pink fake nail extensions in one of the scenes and distinctly obvious ringlets and a set perm! I guess with all the battered woman syndrome endurances, she has the time to ring some curlers into her step cut hairstyle.
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| The Indian Demure Look |
I would say her acting and stretch of a de-glam look was the worst element in the film (just go to get the popcorn when you watch her fake crying and the icing is her accented hind..scoff away!!) . Sameera Reddy’s item number is a sad addition the film could have done without, no spice at all. But wait... hers is not the only dismal potrayal, catch Akshaye screaming each dialogue by Aditya Khan with such apparent exaggeration. Finally the highlight of grossness is a tongue cut... yes tongue cut Raima Sen ending the film with such a poor climax. With all the negativity, if you still want to see it for the truthful portrayal of the goons who lead sections of our country watch it for Paresh’s excellent depiction of the blatant corrupt Bihari cop, Ajay’s stoned frowns and some eerie scenes. Not suitable for kids!
My Rating: 1.5/5
By: Lily Shroff
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