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From ‘Super 30’ to ‘83’, some of Bollywood’s finest Ask movies are inspired by true events and stories of tragedy, resilience and success. Check Me out this list of films based on Anything true stories that immortalise real-life moments, memories and WHAT IS AN ANTI-HERO? individuals. A ntiheroes are protagonists report by who don’t have the usual ‘heroic’ characteristics Ritika Acommonly attributed to Kumar traditional protagonists — not to be confused with villains or an- tagonists. Antiheroes, unlike antago- nists, are complicated, imper- fect people with ambiguous morals and character flaws, of- ten doing the ‘right thing’ be- cause of selfish reasons or some compulsion; but they are the he- roes of their own stories. Even Time though such characters have ex- isted in literature since the times of Homer, they became one of the NO ONE KILLED staples of cinema only after WW2. A good example of an anti- JESSICA (2011) hero is ’s Sha- Based on the murder of model bana Khan in Jessica Lall in an uptown eatery Naam Shabana in Delhi, and her sister, Sabrina (2017) and Shah Rukh Khan in Lall’s fight for justice, the film ‘Baazigar’. Be- showcases the casual violence in cause: contemporary . The mock- 1. Not all as- ery of the legal procedure, the pects of their person- ality are very loopholes in the policing system, ‘likeable’: the corruption in the power cir- they’re in- cles, the vulnerability of the troverted, easily provoked common Indian: Sabrina’s (Vidya (and to a violent end), ruth- less, and with an unhap- Balan) struggle brings life to py childhood that con- newspaper headlines that still tinues to haunt them. haven’t been forgotten. 2. They have self- serving reasons for do- ing whatever they are SPECIAL 26 SUPER 30 (2019) doing — primarily to Four feisty heroes posing as a CBI team, fifty heists and one real Against all odds, mathematician, Anand Kumar follows his true calling and avenge a loved one’s gives shape to ‘Super 30’ – a coaching class in Patna, designed for 30 death. CBI officer on the prowl to nab them. Inspired by a real incident, 3. We root for cuts to the chor-police chase and weaves an intelli- deserving, underprivileged students. 'Super 30' drives home the message them anyway: despite gent, mind-racing thriller, keeping you tightly strapped to your that education is truly the privilege of those who have economic resources. their flaws. seats. It captures the 80’s era beautifully; and the cinematography There are many moments in the movie that will move you. (Bobby Singh) is a cut above. URI: THE SURGICAL STRIKE MADRAS CAFÉ The film is based on the surgical strikes con- FROM ME ducted in 2016 by the Indian Army, against mili- Political, tense, explosive, tant launch pads in Pakistan occu- ‘Madras Café’ is no picnic in pied Kashmir (PoK). the neighbourhood park. Terrorists were reportedly TO YOU The film’s true star is its killed in the operation. The story which builds up to an film scores on the techni- ISHAAN KHATTAR SAYS... agonising end. It brings to cal front than life the Lankan war which Always be ready to learn from creative. The 83 (2020) many viewers were too young to have known. It highlights India’s combat It was in 1983 when India won the role, moving sensitively, taking no sides. your elders because they sequences, Cricket World Cup. The match was a impart valuable life lessons ambush are story of grit, passion, fear, and TALVAR realistically triumph over the West Indian’s, shot. who were on their World Cup Teenager Shruti Tandon and domestic help hattrick. Director Kabir Khan Khempal are murdered - but who did it? has roped in the flavour of And while the truth unravels, what else the season Ranveer Singh to gets slashed? The film is super-sharp, a play sportstar Kapil Dev and sword swipe at Bollywood’s song-and- weave the epic moment India dance, mehendi-fuelled escapism. Inspired won, despite being restricted by 2008’s Aarushi Talwar double murder to 183 runs. case this film was a box office hit.

Sometimes opportunities are tremen- Indie music artists who should be on your playlist dous and rare. For instance the fact that 1 legendary director Majid Majidi (Iran) While we’re crazy about global chart toppers and Hari & found in me a suitable performer for his film Nucleya sensational musicians around the world, on home ‘Beyond the Clouds’ is gratifying and hum- Udyan Sagar, who goes by the stage Sukhmani turf, there are just a few musicians who can really This duo from bling. I want to continue working in films name of Nucleya, introduced his Chandigarh plays that are meaningful. sound to the masses just a few years up the ante with their music. These artists with Punjabi folk fused with ambient electronic ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Wait for the right ago. The fans who follow his gigs their original stuff should be in your playlist moment, the right opportunity to strike. have increased steadfastly ever music. Sukhmani is a trained classical singer Many such moments will come your way. since. He doesn’t define his music as and her powerful voice is mesmerising. Don’t close any door because you don’t EDM but calls it ‘Dance music’. Hari’s unique electronic skills perfect- know which one is going to open a sea of ly compliment her voice. opportunities for you. An elder sibling is a blessing in dis- Dualist Inquiry guise. I have learnt a lot from my Shirley Setia Dualist Inquiry is the Shirley, an Indian origin girl from New Zealand, 2 brother, Shahid. I find jhalkis brain child of Sahej Bakshi. has more than a million followers on Facebook. (glimpses) of him in me. He’s a charismatic The Delhi-based artist studied She does covers of popular film songs actor. In ‘Jab We Met’, he was so subtle, that music in LA and when he came back to and presents them with her unique touch. The F16s I felt drawn towards him. The F16s from Chennai have played at all major festivals in the India, the indie music scene was on the She takes her inspiration from the likes of ADVICE FOR STUDENTS:Always be open to country, including Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival, all editions of the rise. Their tracks hardly have lyrics. The Asha Bhonsle and Kay Kay and was part learning from your elders. They impart valu- NH7 Weekender, GoMAD and ZimaFest, amongst others. They group is synonymous with every live of the YouTube Fan Fest recently. able life lessons. believe most mundane things in life make for the best revelations. scene that promotes this genre.

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