Review of Aarakshan (2011) by Tim J — 20 Aug 2011

A great piece from mainstream Bollywood that takes a look at caste politics and the quota system's impact on India's education sector. It also sheds light on the recent commercialization of education in India and the often unruly methods educators utilize to make money, thereby depriving the student of a more wholesome and fulfilling education.

Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of the uncompromising idealist school principle, Prabhakar Anand to the tee and emits nothing short of sheer brilliance. Saif Ali Khan does a good job playing the supporting role as Mr.

Anand's bright and talented low caste assistant professor. Southern bombshell Deepika Padukone does a fairly decent job as well, although it's nothing to write home about....all in all, a great movie for those serious desi cinephiles.