Review of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) by Zainab A — 26 Jun 2008

One of the bollywood classics, its a cult movie, where the underdog gets away winning. Masterful direction, supported by superb music by Jatin Lalit, this movie is about a teenage school boy's romance and his larger than life dreams. He is a looser ...(read more)at school with no real aim in life. But seeing his elder brother in shambles, he comes of age to pull off a sensational victory that culminates in an adrenaline pumping cycle race. Aamir Khan does a fantastic job with his acting, mannerisms and body language. I remember when I watched it first time, I was so excited that all I wanted to do was to race on bikes! I have seen it countless times and every time I watch it, it feels like new. A must watch movie, highly recommended! At a time when the whole industry was busy falling in love and/or swearing revenge, Mansoor Ali Khan made a movie for the real world. Earn your parents respect, live on passion for glory, make life purposeful, by the time Sanjay lal starts his last l...(read more)ap, you are on ur feet screaming "top gear sanju !!!". One of the finest underdog movies in Hindi cinema, Chake de.. came onlly 15 years later.

And offcourse, a mention for "Pehla Nasha" amazingly the song is still fresh.