Review of Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) by Srikanth C — 16 Jul 2015

Every now and then comes a film that defines a decade. In the Hindi film industry such films as Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,ZNMD are such films that define this decade as outstanding pathbreaking cinema that will be remembered forever. Now its time to add Bajrangi Bhaijaan to that list.

Yes the film is that amazing. Its Kabir Khan's best and one of Salman Khan's best films ever. The film stuns you with its positive message of peace between Indo- Pak, but the film isn't preachy or in your face at all. It actual tugs at your heart strings. BB is a film in the Raj Kumar Hirani Mould, a film with a heart, a message, a great script and a film that you wont forget once you leave the cinema halls.And to answer another question, no this is not a regular masala potboiler from SK,its way beyond that, its a game changer, its 2015's best film to date.

The films story is a simplistic tale of a mute 6 year old girl who accidentally jumped of a train that had her mother on board which was going back to Pakistan, therefore leaving her lost in India .She then finds a man named Pawan, who is a noble hearted Bajrangi devotee. He after many difficulties swears to take this girl back to Pak. Does the girl get back to Pak to her family,and if so how is what forms the crux of the film.

Acting wise Salman Khan is a revelation, after many years SK has stepped out of the Mass acting mould and played a different role which required expert acting. His simplicity and honesty in the character of Pawan wins you over. He rules the film start to finish, and don't be surprised if sweeps the award shows this season he deserves all the awards and accolades for his role. The little girl in the film Harshali Malhotra is the most cutest,adorable girl I have ever seen in any film, she is the heart of film. Nawaz again steals the show, he has an amazing comic act. Kareena Kapoor is beautiful, and first rate in her limited role.

Overall this SK film is pathbreaking, its film where the story and script came first. A story of patriotism,of true emotions, of love, and ...Peace.This is a must watch for all Indians and Pakistans, because a film like this can end, a border war almost lasting 100 years. Yes BB is that powerful but simple that every Indo- Pak can understand the message.Kabir Khan who must have been inspired by Raju Hirani's style of movie making, deserves a standing ovation, get ready for the award shows sir because you will be seeing many trophies soon.Finally the films climax is such that if you dont cry, then you must not be human.

5/5* or 10/10.