It is the execution as indeed the end- product that is valued far more than the willingness to create something with tremendous honesty. But right intentions alone can’t make for a fine creative endeavour. Tbh, the film has its heart at the right place. Kamat makes sure that you realise the fact that he has made this film noble intentions. This banter made us believe, and wrongly so, that Nishikant Kamat’s Madaari would be an engaging affair. And I won’t allow you to sleep anywhere close to me.” After hearing these shocking words from the kid, Irrfan goes–“When I was your age even a thought as dangerous as that would not even cross my head.” ALSO READ: Why Irffan Khan is asking same questions to Narendra Modi, Arvind Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi? Also Read - R Madhavan, Babil Khan Become 'The Railway Men' For YRF's Debut Web-Series on Bhopal Gas Tragedy | Watch Teaser I know the difference between “good” touch and “bad” touch. Here’s how the kid warns the kidnapper: “Don’t get close to me. After finding himself in captivity as the tot (let’s call him Rohit) observes that his kidnapper is locking the door of a dingy room he has been kept in. The message here is loud and clear.In a scene that establishes the premise, Irrfan Khan’s character kidnaps the ruling Home Minister’s seven year old son. This Madaari will have your dormant nationalism and parental emotions dancing out with thundering effect. Even though the second half barely manages to scrape through, this film on the broad and capable shoulders of Irrfan Khan manages to deliver the right punch. There are certain moments in the first half of Madaari that are both powerful and subtle.
Jimmy Sheirgill playing the wily tough cop is good too. The way he handles grief, anger, humour and frustration all in effortless fashion is remarkable. It's a showcase of his abilities as an actor. At the center of all the goodness in Madaari is a perfectly nuanced performance by Irrfan Khan. The movie's writing saves the directorial hotch-potch. Instead, you sit there and marvel at a no-holds-barred climax where a lot of actual political truth is revealed in a jingoistic tone.ĭespite the glaring flaws and some really cacophonous music, the message of Madaari is resoundingly strong. This particular theatrical treatment becomes all the more obvious in the second half, robbing the film of moments that could break your heart. He chooses to engage the drama with loud blaring background music with thundering effects that you'd expect from a Michael Bay film. The main problem is that where the treatment of the film by director Nishikant Kamath should've been subtle, like the dialogue driven conversations of his screenplay, his choices are the exact opposite. But the misdirection and twists become a bit too theatrical and dramatic.ĭespite its honest appeal, Madaari is a flawed film. It eventually leads onto a dramatic climax where all the truths are revealed. The far-fetched second half features Nirmal leading the investigators on and the commanding officer Nachiket (Jimmy Sheirgill) trying to outwit him. Madaari is a game of misdirection and deception. As it turns out, the random stranger is Nirmal (Irrfan Khan) who's lost his son in a tragedy and now he wants the truth. The investigation makes the crux of the narrative, the random stranger's odd demands add a punch to the story. That incident creates political inertia, where the government goes into damage control and disinformation, while the media and the opposition get into release of information. A random stranger kidnaps the son of India's Home Minister. The first half of Madaari is atmospheric and effective. Unlike A Wednesday there's no monologue, instead a subtle reflection on everything that should change in our democracy. It takes a human tragedy and turns into a critique of the social and political system. Remarkably the movie chooses to do this with a conversational style that's a rare sight in Hindi cinema. The state of corruption, the apathy towards the common man, the lack of accountability across the country, everything is said out loud in this film. It takes a courageous stand to highlight everything that's wrong with the system of Indian democracy. Remember A Wednesday? Madaari is the same brand of cinema. Quick take: Great message and writing save the film
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