Raajneeti

Raajneeti is a good movie.

A change from the stereotype bollywood.

But, with Prakash Jha , one has to expect that. All credit goes to him for weaving the archetype Indian political Saga around the Mahabharatha backdrop. He has brilliantly etched out the characters by taking points from both these epics. The Pandavas and the Kauravas, Krishna, Draupadi and Karna reincarnates on the celluloid with a tinge of the traits of politicians we can identify with.

The next shower of bouquets naturally goes to the exemplary star cast.

For veterans like Nana Patekar and Naseerudheen Shah, there is nothing more to prove.

One is simply held back by their performance everytime and this time is no exception. Nana was simply superb. The character being subtly exertive, I would say. As for Naseerudheen Shah, the cameo was too short.

We are used to powerhouse performances by Manoj bajpayee and Ajay Devgan and the audience is not disappointed this time too.

Katrina had little much to do. Perhaps the director just found her apt for the Sonia Gandhi outlook and expected her to be the crowd puller considering her status today in the industry.

This is yet another movie which has explored the potentials of the actor within Arjun Rampal.

I liked his character for two reasons. One the one hand he is the angry young politician and on the other a very innocent and loving family man. And Arjun has portrayed both these traits only too well. The affection between him and Ranbeer is so palpable.

And finally, for the showstealer. Who else but Ranbeer kapoor. As they call him,'The outsider'!

His character is too thrilling, with way too many shades. His expressions,his looks,just the ultimate.The silent mastermind who designs all the plots, who pulls all the strings.

All in all, a great movie