SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013 (PAGE-4) daily Excelsior MAGAZINE MOVIE REVIEW PERSONALITY A well made thriller Pickle king of Kashmir Taran Adarsh tion. D-DAY is gritty and hard-hitting, but most important- Mir Farhat fish, mango, cherry and as he says “you name it, I have it”. ly, it's an earnest attempt. The setting appears authentic Besides, the non-vegetarian varieties, which are most Who would've ever anticipated that the maker of Even though the world gets more high tech, prepares fast sought after by people here, Senoo’s preparations include [D-DAY gives the impression of being filmed in Pakistan], food with every ticking of a clock, for Ghulam Qadir Senoo poignant and stirring films like KALHO NAAHO, SALAAM- the sequence of events is well connected and the imple- the much in demand garlic and bitter gourd, locally known as E-ISHQ and PATIALAHOUSE -- underlining a strong emo- sticking back to tradition has been his principle in making pick- ‘Kareel’, which he says have a medicinal value to keep blood mentation of the written material is compelling. Not once les. tional undercurrent in each of those films -- would attempt do you feel that Nikhil bites off more than he can chew. pressure and sugar level in check. The 66-year-old pickle manufacturer, popularly known as a film about India's Most Wanted Man? Not me, for sure! D-DAY tackles a knotty issue and it's imperative that “I prepare six types of fruit pickles; famous among them the ‘Pickle king of Kashmir’, did not lose hope even though But Nikhil Advani ventures into an alien terrain with D-DAY, Nikhil stays close to authenticity. The demanding plot and is grapes-pickle which costs about Rs 500 a kg. Apricot-pick- which, on surface, may seem like yet another gangster the edgy, gritty and raw situations, besides the ambience the valley witnessed death, devastation and stagnant econ- le in another big hit in Kashmir, garlic is known to control blood film, but it's not. There have been a lot of debates about [recreating Karachi], makes this espionage thriller so dif- omy during the last two decades of conflict. pressure in addition to gangsters who have sought a secure haven on foreign soil ferent from the gangster films we have witnessed on the other health benefits and a lot is being said about getting them back to India for Hindi screen thus far. The four patriots, each with a back and thus its pickle trial and justice. But D-DAY is the first Hindi film to explore story, joining hands for a common mission, their expedi- this pertinent aspect [read burning issue]. finds huge customers tion and how the hunters become the hunted in the neigh- who turn up to my bouring country gives the film that edge and power that's shop week after hard to expunge from memory. week,” he says. Nikhil reserves the best for the finale. The fight at the Senoo says these border and what ensues blows your mind and can easily delicious pickles are be termed as the icing on the cake. Sure, Nikhil and his prepared in a two- writers run their imagination wild here, but let me tell you, room, two-storey this finale is sure to meet with wild cheers. The sole hic- house in refined oil cup is that the film appears elongated and could've been and hygienic sur- short and snappy by 10/15 odd minutes. A succinctly nar- roundings and is a rated theme only aids in augmenting the overall impact, dawn to dusk effort in as we know by now. peak season, espe- Nikhil keeps the action [Tom Struthers] as real as pos- cially in winter. sible. Besides, the action in D-DAY is not the type that is “During prepara- dominating the Hindi screen of late. It's raw, but believ- tions, proper cleanli- able, keeping in mind the characters the protagonists illus- ness is maintained. trate. The soundtrack [Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy] is absolute- Packaging is done ly in sync with the mood of the film. The best track of the such that it keeps film is, without doubt, 'Alvida'. The visuals in the song are them fresh for a long mind-blowing. Tushar Kanti Ray's cinematography cap- time. About 20 kinds of tures the gritty ambience to perfection. Dialogue [Ritesh spices are added to Shah and Niranjan Iyengar] are strong and compelling. preserves it for atleast D-DAY has an ensemble cast, but the scene stealer is, six months,” he says. without doubt, Rishi Kapoor. The veteran continues to He says ‘‘spices push boundaries, challenging himself and astonishing the are added “as per spectators. Recall the man coping with inflation in DO weather and occa- DOONI CHAAR, the stern family patriarch in PATIALA Ghulam Qadir Sanoo displays different kinds of pickles at his shop at Habba Kadal in Downtown Srinagar. sions. For Ramadhan, HOUSE, the villainous character in AGNEEPATH, the col- Amin War/Excelsior the quantity and the lege dean in STUDENT OF THE YEAR and the ageing number of spices are romantic in CHASHME BADDOOR. D-DAYproves his ver- Senoo started to manually make pickles at his home in a lowered to keep the pickles lighter for stomach.” narrow alleyway of old city’s Habba Kadal locality and has The plotline of D-DAY conjures up memories of the satility yet again as he gets to portray the much-feared Not only in the countryside, Senoo’s pickles have found found himself running a thriving business, despite his grim 2012 film ZERO DARK THIRTY, which was about the man- don. He's tremendous! customers around the whole world as tourists who come from family past: he has lost three of his beloved family members- hunt for the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Irrfan has always proved himself, irrespective of how far away places like Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Germany, Laden. However, the similarities between the two films end good/bad the film may be, and it's no different this time. wife and two sons- and a thriving transport business to the conflict in the Valley. Italy, France and Indonesia land on his shop to relish his deli- there. Of course, the accomplished actor gets a power-packed cious pickles. character and he leaves a stunning impact yet again. The 21 years ago, Senoo had a Kirana shop in his locality What makes D-DAY relevant and relatable is the fact Senoo wants to preserve his art and trade. but he is not film proves, yet again, his brilliance as an artiste of cali- where he also sold home-made vegetable pickle to people. that Nikhil borrows from real-life headlines/occurrences sure whether his sons will carry it forward. “My sons may not bre in several sequences, especially the ones towards the As he realized the demand was picking up, he capitalized and gives it a new spin altogether, interpreting the story choose this trade as their livelihood,” he says. closing stages of the film. Arjun Rampal continues to sur- on his pickle-making prowess and thought of manufacturing his way. The basic premise of the film -- RAW agents being But Senoo's son, 32-year-old Abdul Majeed Senoo, a sci- prise and evolve as an actor. It seems, he is on an exper- something that people would relish. assigned the task of bringing back the fugitive crime lord ence graduate, instead of brushing his father’s trade off or back to India -- evokes tremendous curiosity, but at the imenting mood and the character he portrays in D-DAY “I began to add varieties after varieties of pickles,” he says, sitting behind the plastic tubs full of vegetable and non- veg- feigning embarrassment and applying for jobs he was qual- same time, Nikhil knows that since the subject matter is gives him the opportunity to step forward as an actor. He's ified for, says, “Yes, I will carry on my father’s pickle making sensitive and volatile, it ought to be tackled with extreme etable varieties of pickles, lined in rows in his shop. top notch! legacy” as he has seen economic potential of the pickle. concern and caution. Thankfully, Nikhil treats this explo- “And when pickle tasters made a beeline, I experimented Huma Qureshi too gets ample opportunity to get into a Majeed helps his father, who has also employed six local sive theme with extreme care. with more varieties,” Senoo’s says, sporting a bushy grey diverse zone with this film and she seizes the prospect workers in moving forward. Nine years ago, Wali Khan [Irrfan] was sent to Karachi, instantaneously. She stands on her own, despite the pres- beard and wearing a loose traditional Shalwar Kameez (khan Since Senoo wants to ship his homemade pickles out and Pakistan by the Chief of RAW Ashwini Rao [Nasser] to ence of formidable and much-experienced actors in the dress). sell them in mass quantities, but the government support, report the activities of the Most Wanted Man in India. Nine frame. Shruti Haasan gets a complicated, layered char- After years of hard work and exuberance, he transformed which he has been attempting to get for years, has not been days ago, Rudra Pratap Singh [Arjun Rampal], Indian acter and she handles it with gusto. The chemistry with his shop into a brand, ‘Senoo Kashmir Pickles’, under which forthcoming. Armed Forces, Zoya Rehman [Huma Qureshi], RAW Arjun is electrifying as well. Sriswara, portraying the char- he is selling over 100 different varieties whose tantalizing aro- “I have been trying to get an export license to trade the Explosives Expert and Aslam [Aakash Daahiya], a petty acter of Irrfan's wife, is a revelation. She will make heads ma entices taste buds to release mouthful of saliva as one pickles to countries all over the globe, but my attempts haven’t thief from the streets of Mumbai, recruited by RAW, join turn with her talent. Aakash Daahiya is competent. steps into his shop. yielded the results yet due to the indifferent attitude of the Wali in Pakistan to carry out the mission to bring back the Although the film stars far more experienced names, he His varieties of pickles include chicken, mutton, vegetable, government authorities,” he laments. Most Wanted Man in India. The man who was going to grabs you attention every time he appears on screen. break all ISI protocol and security and attend his own son's Nasser [as RAW chief], K.K. Raina [as Gen. Raza], HEALTHLINES wedding. The man who could, on that day, be abducted Chandan Roy Sanyal [as Bhanja], Imran Hasnee [as and brought back to India to face justice. Saleem Pathan], Nissar Khan [as Niyaaz Ahmed] and The team sent in to bring the Most Wanted Man in India Sandeep Kulkarni [as Atul Mishra] -- each of them con- did the unthinkable -- they carried out the most daring oper- tribute so much to every sequence. Divij Handa, as Irrfan's ation and almost got away with it. Almost, because some- kid Kabir, is super. Rajpal Yadav's presence enlivens the thing went horribly wrong! song at the very start. Knees Up!! There have been umpteen debates and discussions to On the whole, D-DAY is what a well-made thriller ought Dr. Manju Wadhwa This technique allows faster rehabilitation, better muscle extradite gangsters and criminals operating from foreign to be -- taut, transfixing and spellbinding, with an astound- strength early return of knee motion. Most patients can walk land and Nikhil, together with writers Ritesh Shah and ing finale. Don't miss this high-octane thriller! A breakthrough in latest concepts in Knee Replacement Suresh Nair, weaves a yarn that's part bona fide, part fic- on day 1 after surgery. 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Post here's an option quad sparing minimally invasive TKR: super Fruit Mask for all Skin Types: Fruits like banana, apple, each orange peel powder and curd and one tablespoon surgery pain is considerably reduced and substantially less performance in high flexion. papaya, watermelon can be mix together and applied on aloe vera gel. Mix together and apply on the skin, washing bleeding. In most cases a single blood transfusion is required (The author is Director Head Max Elite Institute of Orthopedics & Joint the face. Keep it on for 20 to 30 minutes. Papaya is rich in it off after 30 minutes. for both knees and almost no transfusion for a single knee. Replacement)