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SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 (PAGE 4) MOVIE-REVIEW PERSONALITY A story of unconditional love "It's performance which stays" Indian boxing icon M C Mary Kom pulled no punches as ANGREZI MEDIUM is the story of unconditional love ences never come to know why they are at loggerheads. she lambasted critics and challengers after securing between a father and daughter. Champak (Irrfan Khan) is a ANGREZI MEDIUM starts on an average note, depicting single parent of Tarika (Radhika Madan) and is based in the life of Champak and Tarika, and also the feud between her second Olympic appearance, saying those who Udaipur. His brother is Gopi (Deepak Dobriyal) and though Champak and Gopi. The latter part seems bewildering though both have lot of love for each other, they are also involved in as their love-hate relationship. A few scenes here stand out bring politics into sports should remember that it's a legal tussle. Both run a shop named Ghasiteram Sweets and like a drunken Tarika accusing Champak of being intoxicat- performance that creates legacy, not big statements. both claim to be the original shop running since generations. ed, the madness at the court and at the school ceremony. The The matter reaches court where Justice Chheda (Zakir Hus- father-daughter bond touches viewers. The intermission Speaking from Amman, Jordan after booking her sain) gives a verdict in favour of Gopi. In a drunken state, Gopi point is unconvincing. Post-interval, the film drops at places Olympic berth by making the semifinals of the Asia/Ocea- later reveals that he bribed the judge which is why he won the thanks to too many confusing developments and too many nia Qualifiers, Mary Kom (51kg) also said her experience case. Gajju (Kiku Sharda), a friend of the brothers, records of over two decades will be her biggest weapon against this statement. Tarika, meanwhile, is an average student and younger opponents in Tokyo. She ended with a bronze at wishes to win the scholarship offered by her school that will the qualifiers. take her to London. She works quite hard and manages to get "It is huge for me. I feel as if I have proved myself. It 85% and it makes her eligible for UK scholarship. A felicita- tion ceremony is held for this occasion. The chief guest here really means a lot and a huge weight is off my shoulders. I is none other than Justice Chheda. Champak, in anger, hope it changes mindset of people who are against me, peo- informs the crowd of the nefarious activities of Chheda, not ple who try to manipulate and bring politics into sport," realising that Chheda is the husband of the Principal of the the 37-year-old six-time world and five-time Asian cham- school (Meghna Malik). The Principal, in anger, cancels Tari- pion said. ka's scholarship. Champak promises Tarika that come what "...Talking outside the ring can only fetch headlines. may, he’ll get her admission done, that too in the college of Those headlines will be forgotten and after that, it's just her choice in London. Sadly, Tarika fails to get the admission the performance. If you talk big and the results don't add from other quotas. Gopi suggests Champak that they contact up, it will hurt you in the long run. So let your punches do Bablu (Ranvir Shorey), their childhood friend who is settled the talking and create a legacy that won't be forgotten," she in London. Bablu comes to Udaipur on a plane ticket spon- added. sored by Champak. He tells Champak that he can help him Her reference was to the selection controversy that pre- get British citizenship after which Tarika can get admission ceded the qualifiers when former junior world champion easily. Champak, Gopi and Tarika reach London airport. Nikhat Zareen sought Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju's inter- Here, Champak and Gopi are mistaken for drug dealers. They vention while demanding a trial bout against the Manipuri. are deported back to India while Tarika is stranded in Lon- The ill-tempered and hyped trial bout was won by Mary don. What happens next forms the rest of the film. infected. Kom. Bhavesh Mandalia, Gaurav Shukla, Vinay Chhawall and "Of course I am concerned, it has spread so widely. We Sara Bodinar's story sounds interesting on paper. Their "Politics should not dictate sports. It is not good for have to be careful, not just me but all the athletes. I have screenplay, however, doesn’t live up to the expectations. subplots. Thankfully, a few genuinely novel moments stand India. I am just thankful to God that I could prove that I heard about the speculation that the Olympics might be While the writers get the father-daughter bond right, the oth- out here like Tarika turning her T-shirt into a crop top to fit am right, that I am worthy," said the boxer whose maiden cancelled. er tracks aren’t convincing and arguably, not even necessary. in among her new London friends, Gopi tying Champak to his Olympic appearance was in 2012 when women's boxing "But What can I say? It's not in my hands but I am con- Bhavesh Mandalia, Gaurav Shukla, Vinay Chhawall and Sara bed and Champak and Gopi rescuing Mrs. Kohli and later made its debut at the Games. She brought home a bronze fident that this will be brought under control and the Bodinar's dialogues are decent and a few one-liners are wit- singing Happy Birthday song for her. Also the finale might that year. Olympics will be held as scheduled. Let's see what hap- ty. leave viewers teary eyed. "I have never done anything bad to anyone. I respect pens," she said. Homi Adajania's direction is decent. He gets brownie Talking of performances, Irrfan Khan delivers a top-notch everyone, senior or junior, doesn't matter to me. But when Will it have a bearing on her training plans given that points for the scenes involving Champak and Gopi as these performance. He seems completely in form and ensures that I am questioned the way I was, it is irritating for me. There travelling outside for it may not be an option due to the scenes and their performances elevate the impact. Also the he makes audiences laugh and moist eyed. Deepak Dobriyal should be respect, that's all. Be nice and I will be nice to coronavirus threat. too is superb and his chemistry with Irrfan saves the film to scenes of Champak and Tarika at some places will be loved. you," she added. "...I will see about that. I will have a discussion with my The Indian audiences, especially the middle aged and senior a huge extent. Radhika Madan has a fine screen presence and Talking about Olympics, Mary Kom feels her experience gives a fine performance. Her dialogue delivery, however, is coach (Chhote Lal Yadav) and figure out my plan after citizens, would connect with the message of children often of over two decades will help her reach the podium for a that," she said. leaving them after turning adults. On the flipside, the film has difficult to comprehend at few places. Kareena Kapoor Khan looks great but is underutilised and same goes for Dimple better medal than 2012. The Tokyo Olympics will also be her last. Given the enor- too many subplots that are difficult to digest. Audiences will Kapadia. Ranvir Shorey gets some scope in the second half "Experience allows me to control the pace of bouts. I find it strange that Champak and Gopi are business rivals and mity of her achievements, it is bound to be an emotional- and excels. Pankaj Tripathi (Tony) tries too hard but manages face a lot of aggressive and fast girls now but what they ly overwhelming campaign in Tokyo. But Mary Kom said even fighting it out in the court. But at the same time, they to raise laughs. Kiku Sharda is dependable. Zakir Hussain, don't have is experience and I ensure that it becomes my even drink and hang out together like best of buddies. Not just there is lots to take care of before she can allow emotions Meghna Malik, Manu Rishi (Bheluram), Ankit Bisht (Anmol) biggest weapon. that, Gopi doesn’t even mind when Champak leaks his video to step in. and Manish Gandhi (Advait) are fine. Tillotama Shome "You can be the fittest and the fastest boxer around but where the latter brags that he bribed the judge! The manner (Counsellor) leaves a mark and deserved more screen time. "It will be emotional no doubt. There will be lots of pres- in which Champak and Gopi get deported over a misunder- I will always have the experience to dictate how the bout sure as well and it will not be easy to deal with all that," she On the whole, ANGREZI MEDIUM works only because of goes. This is what is going to be my biggest advantage at standing seems stupid. Tarika, meanwhile, gets settled in Irrfan Khan and Deepak Dobriyal's chemistry and also due to said. the Olympics," she said. London and finds a job and house, even before her admission some touching moments. At the box office, HINDI MEDIUM’s "But I will try my best like always. In fact, I will rather is done. She doesn’t ask Champak even once how they’ll man- goodwill and Irrfan's comeback will ensure decent footfalls But what about the uncertainty looming on the fate of just focus on getting the results I want, the emotions can age to procure funds.

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