SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016 (PAGE 4) MOVIE-REVIEW PERSONALITY BAAGHI is a typical masala entertainer Exactly in the year 1990, released a film titled their respective characteristics is indeed laudable. Sojourn of a Karmyogi BAAGHI: A REBEL FOR LOVE that starred Salman The film's director Sabbir Khan, whose last film was Pran Pandit became liberated Khan and Naghma, which was Salman Khan's second HEROPANTI (Tiger Shroff's debut film), does a good souls. big release. Exactly 26 years later, Bollywood today wit- job with BAAGHI. The comfort level between Sabbir Late Pandit Sarvanand Koul Late Premi Ji want- nesses a film with the same title BAAGHI, starring Tiger Khan and Tiger Shroff works in the favour of the film. was born on November 02, ed to become a teacher Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor. This film, incidentally also The way in which Sabbir Khan has shot action sequences so that he could strive happens to be Tiger Shroff's second film. Will this film is praiseworthy. Given Tiger Shroff's natural flair for 1924 at Sof-Shali. Perhaps a with heart and soul to help Tiger Shroff to reach dizzying heights like his 'pred- action, the film looks very stylish and the person who microcosm of Maraz (South raise children up to ecessor' or will it prove to be a 'rebel with a pause' at the needs to be credited for that is Sabbir Khan. In other Kashmir) is the village Sof-Shali highest perfections of box-office, lets' analyze. words, Sabbir Khan has rightfully tapped Tiger Shroff's mankind to share the The film starts off with the introduction of Ronny biggest strength and forte: action. Despite good direc- (ancient Sanskrit name, huge responsibility of (Tiger Shroff) and the kidnapping of Sia (Shraddha tion, the film suffers from some loopholes in the script. Saft-Shaleshwar), which sits the future. He joined Kapoor). Desperate for money for the treatment of a The film's narrative is gripping though and has its strong as a teacher in the young boy, Ronny undertakes the task of getting back moments. Even though the romance in the film is not on the bank of River Brengi. Education depart- Sia from the clutches of the villainous Raghav (Sudheer well defined, the action sequences in the film more than Perched among the chain of ment in 1956 and Babu). As he boards the flight, the viewers are treated to makes up for the same. retired as Head Mas- a flashback of events that connects Ronny's yesterday As for as the performances are concerned, the film mountains from three sides, ter from Government with his today. The flashback of events reflect the bloom- rides on the shoulders of the young guns, Tiger Shroff Sof-Shali is a village in the High School, Larrnoo and Shraddha Kapoor. It is really nice to see vicinity of famous tourist (Anantnag). As Tiger Shroff playing to his (core) strengths. teacher he proved his Besides his introduction scene in the film resort of Kokarnag in mettle and came up to (which will surely be greeted with seetis and Anantnag district. the expectations of his talis), his effortless action is a visual delight students and created a to watch. Like mentioned earlier, action Wonderful surroundings that bounteous niche for himself. being his forte, he is at ease in the film. The nature provided this village include snow- Premi Ji was a poet. romantic chemistry that he shares with clad mighty mountain tops at some dis- His poetry is the blos- Shraddha Kapoor is decent. The way in tance, which send chill and fresh air to the som and fragrance of which he flaunts his chiselled, well-sculpted village, as also the gushing water of a moun- human knowledge, physique with six packs uninhibitedly, gets tain-dashed clear stream (Koril) and thoughts, passion, him the brownie points (esp during the springs of sweet water; and the beautiful emotions and lan- action sequences, which he has performed stretches of green turf, walnut trees and vast guage. Shayir-e-Kash- almond and apple orchards, bushes and without the body double). With this film, he mir Mehjoor has blooms of wild flowers on its plateaux and BALIDAN DIVAS definitely takes the action level notches high- acknowledged his poet- slopes. village so glittering). The existence of er. Testimony to this are the scenes where he ic genius by recording "If the flower like Pandit Sarvanand Koul was popularly ancient temple of 'Shiv', 'Kaali Sathapna' rescues the kid and followed by his con- 'Premi' is nurtured well to blossom to its frontation with the villain. As for Shraddha known as 'Premi Ji, the name given to him and the Shrine of Hazrat Baba Naseeb-ud- by late Mehjoor. He prided himself as a din Gazi, situated side by side, made the vil- full, the immense perfume of the flower Kapoor, she has definitely tried her level best shall make the garden of art and literature to match upto the requirements of her char- lage a distinguished place that marked out fragrant". He has authored more than 24 acter. Be ready to be surprised to see her Premi Ji was a poet. His 'Shaivism' and Sufi-ism (Tasawuf) as being books. His translation works of Bhagavad- throwing some punches in the extremely in similar direction to God-realization. ing love story between Ronny and Sia and how Sia's mon- poetry is the blossom and Gita in Urdu verse; Ramayana in Kashmiri well choreographed action sequences. Besides looking Premi Ji's father, Pandit Gopi Nath Koul ey minded father (Sunil Grover) plays the villain in their verse; Tagore's Gitanjali in Kashmiri; and extremely gorgeous, her endearing screen presence used to spend most of his time in the com- love story and agrees to marry her off to Raghav, who fragrance of human Russian folk tales in Kahmiri in a most sim- makes her and Tiger Shroff a beautiful on-screen cou- pany and service of Saints, Sadhus, lures him with oodles of money. Because of a certain mis- knowledge, thoughts, Darveshes and Faqirs, who visited him reg- ple and easy-to-understand manner are his understanding between Ronny and Sia, their relation- ple. BAAGHI also heralds the arrival of a new baddie in Bollywood by the name of Sudheer Babu, an actor from ularly. This afforded Premi Ji an opportu- outstanding contributions to the treasure- ship goes for a toss. Ronny, meanwhile, at the behest of passion, emotions and down south. The way in which he conveys through his nity to serve and sit in the company of those house of literature. his late father Colonel Samarjeet Singh, unwillingly endowed with dispassion and knowledge Premi Ji was a great human being; a man becomes the student in the Kerala based Academy Of eyes and expressions is something to watch out for. With language. Shayir-ee- and his young mind was influenced by their of dignity, honor and values; and a friend of Kalaripayattu, that's run by Guruji (Grandmaster Shifu- a hero like Tiger Shroff, who is so very powerful in action, Kashmir Mehjoor has discourses and discussions on eternality, needy and the poor. He was a freedom fight- ji Shaurya Bharadwaj). In due course of time, Guruji the movie really needed a villain who could complement and match his antics. And Sudheer does an exemplary virtues, knowledge and bliss. er and a firm believer of Ahinsa (non-vio- tames the wild and carefree Ronny into an extremely dis- acknowledged his poetic task of matching up with him in every frame. Besides I had my first informal interaction with lence). ciplined student… in other words, a rebel with a cause. him when I was just 17. After witnessing an making an impactful and terrific debut in the film, he is genius by recording "If the During the intervening night of April But, when Guruji gets to know about his son Raghav's open theatre performance (Band-Paether) definitely an actor to watch out for. The veteran Sanjay 29/ 30, 1990, three masked men barged into plan of forcibly marrying Sia, he raises strong objection. by a local group at the Shrine of Hazrat Baba That's when the emotionless Raghav kills his father. And Mishra's comedy makes up for the light moments in the flower like 'Premi' is nur- the home of late Premi Ji and asked him to Naseeb-ud-din Gazi at Sof- Shali, while I when Ronny gets to know that Raghav, who has Sia as action movie. A special mention to Grandmaster Shifu- tured well to blossom to its was returning to my home, late Premi ji met accompany them to their Master for some his captive, is also the one who killed Guruji, hell breaks ji Shaurya Bharadwaj for his unabashed and raw screen me per chance. Enroute, I, of my curiosity discussion; and he did not gaze with won- loose and Ronny becomes uncontrollable. But, the catch presence. The rest of the characters help in moving the full, the immense perfume and inquisitiveness, initiated a talk on der on them neither was he panic-stricken. is that, in order to reach Raghav, Ronny has to tackle a film forward. 'Sufism'. I wanted to know about the 'Rishi Premi Ji and his son, Virender Koul, accom- battalion of henchmen because Raghav stays in the well The film's cinematography (Binod Pradhan) is top of the flower shall make Cult' of Kashmir. He made me to fully panied the masked men and their dead bod- protected 'layered' building, whose each floor is also the rate.