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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 (PAGE 4) MOVIE-REVIEW PERSONALITY Poster boys manages to tickle your funny bones M C Mehta POSTER BOYS is the story of three men whose lives narrative. Champion of environ issues turn upside down for no fault of theirs. Vinay Sharma Shreyas Talpade's story is novel and makes for an (Bobby Deol) is a docile school teacher, Arjun Singh entertaining film. Bunty Rathore and Paritosh Painter's O P Sharma (Shreyas Talpade) is an over enthusiastic school screenplay is effective overall, despite an average teacher while Jagaavar Chaudhary (Sunny Deol) is the beginning. The fun element never stops and that is M C Mehta, an eminent lawyer hailing from Jammu explosive but also well-mannered retired army officer. quite a feat. Bunty Rathore and Paritosh Painter's dia- region, has fought many environment cases in the Supreme Court of India and got some landmark judg- They reside in a village called Jangheti and one day, logues are hilarious and witty and one of the highpoints ments with far reaching impacts. He is recipient of presti- they find their pictures on a poster promoting vasecto- of the film. Shreyas Talpade's direction is quite good gious Magasaysay Award and also numerous other covet- my. They are immediately ridiculed and the trio try and he makes a great directorial debut. He ensures the ed awards and prizes in his bag. Mr. Mehta has to his their best to convince their near and dear ones that they subject isn't dumbed down and that audiences aren't credit some notable relentless legal battles to protect haven't undergone the procedure and that their pic- taken for granted. Also, the way he and his team has India's environment through his pioneer legal activism tures have been wrongly used. They decide to take on made references to Deol brothers' earlier films like for environmental issues with tangible results. the system to avenge the humiliation that they suffered. DAMINI, SOLDIER etc. is quite smartly done. During an interview with me during my recent short What happens next and whether they get justice forms POSTER BOYS rests on the performances of its visit to New Delhi, Mr. Mehta stated: "vigorously champi- three main actors. Sunny Deol is in top form and rocks oning the cause for protecting and promoting environ- with his action and comic timing. Even at this age, he ment is my life-long mission and will go on unhindered". manages to look so fit and energetic and that's really Asked about his pioneer works, he modestly expressed the praiseworthy. Shreyas Talpade is the surprise of the hope that much more is yet to be done and achieved. Mr. of Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action (ICELA) as film. His character is quite interesting and he manages and Mrs. Mehta, two-member-team solidly stand and well president, Intellectual Forum, organized the first to entertain thoroughly. Bobby Deol falters initially but work together for "Clean and Green India", as also the 'Green March' from Jammu to Srinagar during May, 1989 once he warms up to his character, there's no stopping world. and sensitized the people about the dangers of deforesta- him. What also works in his favour is that he gets to BORN AT DHANGRI tion and the necessity of protecting the ecology and envi- Born on October 12, 1946, M C Mehta hails from a ronment. More such marches were organized for preserv- a small village Dhangri of Rajouri district in the J&K State. Shreyas Talpade's story is novel From the very beginning, the love for the Nature got instilled in his head and heart and later on led him to firm In addition to handling major and makes for an entertaining film. commitment towards protecting the environment. After elementary education, he moved to Jammu, the winter legal environmental cases, Mr Bunty Rathore and Paritosh Painter's capital of Jammu and Kashmir State, and completed his MA (Political Science) and Law course degrees from Mehta is working actively to create screenplay is effective overall, Jammu University. He started legal practice in J&K High Court. Side by side, he took active part in social and polit- environmental awareness through ical causes. He raised his voice against corruption and despite an average beginning. motivated the youth to fight against discrimination taking seminars, conferences, 'Green place with the Jammu region. During 1983, he shifted to Delhi and started career as play a quirky character. A great comeback, in short! a Supreme Court lawyer and paid focused attention to Marches', tree plantation and field Sonali Kulkarni is okay and doesn't get much scope. environmental litigation. Slowly, he came to be known as Samiksha Bhatnagar (Surajmukhi) is loud, as per her "One Man Enviro-legal Brigade" and is probably the only actions at the grass roots level. character's requirement and adds to the fun. Tripti Supreme Court lawyer to have taken up legal cudgels with Dimri is decent while Ashwini Kalsekar is hilarious. the polluting Indian industries and who came out victori- Ravi Jhankal (Riya's father), Murli Sharma (health ous. A dedicated, fearless and extremely honest man, he ing the cultural heritage and environment. minister) and Sachin Khedekar (chief minister) are pursues his goals with single-minded devotion. M.C. Mehta's public interest environmental litigation good in their small roles. Elli Avram is sizzling in her PROUD ATTAINMENTS cases have formed the foundation for the development of item song. MC Mehta has been conferred with several prestigious environmental jurisprudence in India, and indeed, South When it comes to music, 'Kudiya Shehar Diyan' is awards. Some of these are: the Governor's Gold Medal, Asia. the rest of the film. the most memorable track. 'Kendhi Menoo' is played the covetous Goldman Environmental Prize, the UN's Few of the important cases taken up by Mr. Mehta POSTER BOYS doesn't start on a great note. The during end credits. 'Noor E Khuda' is forgettable and Global 500 Award for 1993 and above all the Magsaysay include: The famous Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the beginning portions are stretched, with the family mem- 'The Posterboys Anthem' is foot tapping. Amar Award for 1997." world and the pride of India, facing threats of pollution during 1984 in which the Supreme Court delivered his- bers and acquaintances ridiculing the trio but not Mohile's background music has a massy touch. He has the distinction of being a Keynote Speaker at toric Judgment in December, 1996; the Ganges pollution telling them the reason for the same. Also the TV style Nigam Bomzan's cinematography is satisfactory. various International Conferences on Environmental Law and Human Rights held at USA and also paid visits to case resulted in three historical judgments and some flashback portions look poor. The film picks up when Devendra Murdeshwar's editing is simple but could Russia, UK, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, orders against polluting industries in Ganga basin; vehic- the trio meet each other at the bridge. From here, the have been crisper in the beginning portions. Somenath Philippines, Thailand, Israel, Japan, Italy, Bhutan, ular pollution issues, the Apex Court passed landmark film turns into a fairly entertaining ride right till the Parke's production design is poor and doesn't look Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia and Canada. judgment in 1992 while in Oleum Gas Leak Case the court end with no dull moment anywhere. A Few scenes appealing. Vikram Dahiya's action is massy. imposed restrictions on hazardous industry in populated WELL-KNOWN CRUSADER stand out like Jagaavar stopping Arjun and Vinay from On the whole, POSTER BOYS manages to tickle your areas; the case of Child labour and direction for their fighting, the trio going to local health office, the inter- funny bone and also neatly embeds a social message. In addition to handling major legal environmental rehabilitation. Many other public issues were champi- val point, Jagaavar getting a call from Riya (Tripti Sadly the lack of promotions and limited shows with cases, Mr Mehta is working actively to create environ- oned by this lawyer. Dimri) at midnight, Jagaavar and Vinay fooling the odd timings may end up playing spoilsport. However mental awareness through seminars, conferences, 'Green It is noteworthy that Mr. Mehta is still taking up envi- doctor (Ashwini Kalsekar) etc. The climax is quite the positive word of mouth may translate into decent Marches', tree plantation and field actions at the grass ronmental issue in the law courts and rendering valuable roots level. exciting and it's praiseworthy how the makers have footfalls over the weekend as well as the weekdays. service to the society. It was he who along with his associate, Advocate managed to seamlessly add a social message into the Courtesy : http://www.bollywoodhungama.com (Starline Syndicate Service) Ashok Sharma, former MLA and president , J&K branch NATURE HEALTHLINES Reasi In nature’s lap Dr. Banarsi Lal, Dr. Pawan Sharma mountainous and reminds us the coolness of Kashmir. One easi district of Jammu & Kashmir is known for the can enjoy pleasant summer if you proceed to Salal Dam from natural beauty and is said to be the hub of tourists' Siarh Baba. You can experience the natural air conditioner Rspots. The district is blessed with a number of reli- on this road up to Salal Dam. One can beat the heat at this gious places and devotees across the globe come here every place up to Salal Dam. Believe me or not you will feel the year to pay homage. Siarh Baba is one of the important reli- Kashmir valley like weather there even in hot and humid gious places in Reasi district of J&K which is known for the days.

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