SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2021 (PAGE 4) PERSONALITY BOLLYWOOD-BUZZ service towards tribal Gujjars, Bakarwals and other Mian Bashir Larvi downtrodden groups of socie- A complete entertainer ty. During 1947, 1965 and 1971 India-Pak wars, Mian BELLBOTTOM is an espionage needs to work pan India. In this regard, Sahib had proactively worked thriller, inspired by a true event. On he comes out with flying colours. The A Sufi who led Gujjar tribe for peace in Jammu and August 24, 1984, ICC 691 flight takes off first half is where the build up happens Kashmir and had helped in from Delhi and gets hijacked. This is the and here the film is devoid of action or rehabilitating thousands of 5th hijack in 7 years. In the past, the tensed moments. Yet, he attempts to for several decades people in tribal and border hijackers landed their plane in Lahore, ensure that audiences have a gala time. Pakistan, after which the Pakistani He reserves the best for the second half Dr Javaid Rahi areas. Represented India in authorities negotiated and managed to with the climax being the best part of Mian Bashir Ahmad Larvi passed away on 14th of August 2021 United Nations get a safe release for the passengers. This enterprise. On the flipside, the first half, after living a long, successful and contented life. Mian ji was a Mian Bashir Ahmed also time, too, the flight moves to Lahore. though interesting, could have been bet- prominent Sufi Muslim, eminent author, social reformer and veteran had the honour of once repre- Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi ter. Also, it’s a 3D film but it doesn’t have tribal leader of Jammu and Kashmir. His relentless efforts and senting the nation in United (Lara Dutta) is all set to negotiate. But the typical 3D effects. contribution towards the empowerment and educational upliftment Nations session, where he she is stopped by a RAW agent, Anshul BELL BOTTOM starts off with the of the Gujjars, Bakarwal and other downtrodden communities of fervently represented the case Malhotra aka Bell Bottom (Akshay hijack episode. The entry of Akshay J&K can never be forgotten. His philosophy, teachings and life will of India as the champion of Kumar). He has done extensive research Kumar is superb. The flashback portion continue to inspire the tribal and nomadic people of Jammu and the global peace and prosper- on the past hijack operations. He is con- are fine; it might seem to halt the narra- Kashmir. Mian Bashir Larvi who is popularly known as Baba Sahaib President Pratibha Patel with Mian Bashir Larvi ity. He also headed many del- fident that ISI is the mastermind of the tive but it helps audiences in under- in Gujjars believed in a spiritual vision of life and he always stood by egations to international hijack episode. Indira Gandhi and her standing Bell Bottom’s past and why he his vision. He promoted such values throughout his life among his forums and stressed the need to create an environment of friendship and cordial core team at first doesn’t believe him. joined RAW in the first place. The inter- immediate disciples, general followers and his well wishers spread relations between the countries. He consistently strived to establish strong bond of But he proves it to them the truth. Indira mission point is clapworthy. The second far and wide. He relentlessly strived for social equality among the communal harmony and mutual co-existence in J&K and other parts of the country. Gandhi then gets a call from the half is where the agents reach Dubai air- masses in general. As an author port and try their best to Mian Sahib was a multi-dimensional personality who led the tribal community Mian Bashir Ahmad has compiled a number of books in Gojri, Urdu, Punjabi, succeed in their mission. of J&K in particular, in social, spiritual, religious, economic and political realms. He including 'Israr e Kabari', 'Ashar e Nizami', 'Babaji Diyan Siharfian', six Volumes of A few places, the film slips was the head and Gaddi Nasheen of the revered shrine of Baba Abaid Ullah Larvi, 'Neer Sumandar ' Gojri series' , 'Mata e Faqar -o- Danish' as told to Khush Dev and drags but it picks up popularly known as Babaji Sahib (RA), at village Babanagari Wanghat in Ganderbal Maini, 'Baba Ji Sahib Larvi' , 'Maaraf-ul-Tabarqat', etc. These books mainly deal very well in the middle of district of Kashmir, for around half a century. with topics of spiritualism, mysticism, Sufism, Islamic theology, divine love, besides the second hour. Two Early life and Education his poetic compilations representing Gujjar ethos and rich heritage. Some of his twists in the tale at this Mian ji was born in 1923, at Pehalnar, Ganderbal to Mian Nizam-ud-Din Larvi books are on socio-ethnic profile of Gujjars- Bakarwals are popular among masses. point adds to the fun. (RA) and Bibi Ghulam Fatima. He received his early education locally from Molvi One of his important contributions is his biographical account of three generations Akshay Kumar is in Abdullah Sahib and Molvi Ibrahim Chatergulli. After receiving the elementary les- of Babaji Sahib Larvi in book , 'Mata e Faqar -o- Danish' published in Urdu. top form, as expected. He sons in Urdu, Arabic and Persian besides Islamic Sciences, at home, he joined a Mian Sahib was often invited to grace seminars, conferences and other literary looks dashing and gives a school for formal education. Side by side, he was formally initiated into the and cultural events in and outside state. He always loved to attend such functions subtle yet massy perform- Naqashbandi order of the Sufism, as was the convention in the family. He started because of his commitment to such areas of life. He attended such events not only in ance. Lara Dutta is the receiving the spiritual lessons from his 'Murshid' (teacher) Hazrat Mian Abaid Ullah India but abroad also. first one to be credited in Larvi RA, his grandfather and Hazrat Mian Nizam-ud-Din Larvi RA, his father. He also penned his personal anecdotes in his dairies which is a mine of informa- the opening credits and Naqshbandi Sufi Order tion for scholars interested in working on Mian Saheb and his legacy. He would doc- she surely is one of the Sufism as practiced in Naqshbandi order was the most formidable influence on ument day to day happenings of his life, family, society and politics of Jammu and strengths of the film. Her his life. Named after Hazrat Bahaud-Din 'Naqshband' Bukhari, the order is one of Kashmir. scenes are dramatic and the most popular Sufi orders in Islam across the world. Mian family has played a key role in enriching Gojri language and literature. The Hazrat Mian Abaid Ullah Larvi (RA)- Baba Ji sahib, the grandfather of Mian she gives her best. Vaani stalwarts of Gojri like Mian Ismail Zabi , Khuda Baksh Zaar, Israel Asar, Isreal Kapoor is lovely in a small Saheb was a trained guide in this order. Hazrat Mian Nizam ud Din (RA) -Haji Baba Mehjoor, Meharud Din Qammar , Sain Qader Baksh, Iqbal Azeem , Naseem Sahib was also a devout follower of the same order of Sufism. With the result, Mian but significant role. Huma Poonchi, Ishitiaq Ahmed Shouq, Nazir Ahmad Nazir, Zabhi Rajourvi, Barkat Shah President of Pakistan, Zia-ul-Haq, to ask Qureshi is fair, but her character seems ji became an ardent follower of the same Sufi order, practicing and preaching its rit- had started writing Gojri poetry in 1905 onwards under the influence of Mian uals and teachings among his followers. Such spiritual upbringing and Sufi under- Indira if he can go ahead with the nego- half-baked without back story. Zain Nizam ud Din Larvi RA. The family as per legacy started organising poetic events at tiations. On the advise of Bell Bottom, Khan Durrani is great as the antagonist. standing of Islam developed in Mian Sahib respect for other Sufi orders, sects and the shrine of Babaji Sahib. Mian Bashir Larvi Saheb not only continued this tradi- other religious traditions. Indira tells Zia-ul-Haq not to negotiate. Adil Hussain is first-rste, while Denzil tion but encouraged many more to write and participate in the literary Mehfils The Pakistan President is taken aback by Smith gets no scope. Dolly Ahluwalia Owing to the same spiritual linage, Mian Bashir Ahmed regularly visited Sirhand organised in Wanghat Kangan. this conduct. The ISI then sends one of (Bell Bottom’s mother) is adorable. Shrief in Punjab to pay his obeisance at the shrine of Sheikh A?mad Sirhindi (1564- Later on Mian Bashir Ahmed Larvi himself compiled "Neer Samundar", a series 1624), renowned mystic and theologian and a respected guide in Naqshband order. of books in the genre of Se harfi/poetry . In this book series, the poetry of promi- their best men, Daljeet Singh aka Doddy Mamik Singh (Aashu) is okay. A Tribal (Gujjar) Leader nent poets of Gojri was published. It can easily be argued that Mian Bashir Sahib (Zain Khan Durrani) to take over the Music doesn’t fit well into the film. Mian Bashir Ahmad was the most influential tribal leader of Jammu and played a pioneering role in institutionalizing the Gojri language in J&K in Radio in hijack operation from Lahore. For Bell ‘Khair Maang De’ and ‘Marjaawaan’ are Kashmir. He will be remembered in history as a freedom fighter, religious and 1969 and J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in 1978. Bottom, Doddy is someone he personal- visually great.