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India Lockdown Movie Review

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02 Dec 2022 | U/A | 118 Mins

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India Lockdown Review: The Madhur Bhandarkar directorial lacks soul

Planning to watch India Lockdown? Read Pinkvilla’s review of this Shweta Basu Prasad, Prateek Babbar, Ahana Kumra, Sai Tamankar and Prakash Belawadi starrer.

Published on Dec 01, 2022   |  05:24 PM IST  |  549K
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India Lockdown

India Lockdown Poster. (Image Source: ZEE5)

Name: India lockdown

Director: Madhur Bhandarkar

Cast: prateik babbar,Sai Tamhankar,Shweta Basu Prasad,Aahana Kumra

Rating: 1.5

Where to watch: Zee5

Streaming Platform: Zee5

Plot
Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, India Lockdown reflects the hardships that the citizens underwent due to the unfortunate global pandemic. The film traces the lives of four families, and the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on the people of India. The first story is about a disciplined elderly man Mr. Rao’s (Prakash Belawadi) struggle of managing the household chores single-handedly, and simultaneously trying ways to travel to another state to be with his pregnant daughter. The other story focuses on the plight of the uprooted daily wagers essayed by Prateik Babbar and Sai Tamhankar. Shweta Basu Prasad as sex worker Mehrunissa brings forth the silence that the brothels had to endure, while the last tale is about a middle-aged independent woman (Aahana Kumra), who kills her loneliness with her cute, young neighbour. 

What’s Hot?
Madhur Bhandarkar has managed to showcase four important perspectives in a run time of less than two hours, which is the biggest strength of India Lockdown. In a few sequences, the narrative also highlights the imbalance in the society by showcasing powerful people’s desires to have an upper hand over the lowest stratas’ basic needs in times of crisis. This is ably depicted with impactful dialogues penned by Amit Joshi, Aradhana Sah and Madhur Bhandarkar. Background music by Rohit Kulkarni helps elevate the emotional quotient of some sequences, while costume designing by Shefalina is spot on - staying true to the look and feel of the film. 

What’s Not?
Madhur Bhandarkar’s film lacks conviction. The pandemic period is a dreadful phase that nobody would want to ever re-live, and to make a film on it was a challenge that Bhandarkar took up. His fascination with mirroring real-life stories through his lens has been rightfully celebrated in the past, but this time it has missed the mark, as the narrative fails to connect. Also, the movie only showcased the lives of Mumbaikars, while several pivotal topics like the struggles of the medical fraternity - including skyrocketing prices of several essential products and lack of hospital beds - were untouched. 

Performances
Prakash Belawade as a disciplined elderly man in India Lockdown demands attention through his acting skills. Shweta Basu Prasad is fairly decent in her role as a sex worker. Prateik Babbar had the scope to explore more with his Bihari accent. Full marks for Sai Tamhankar’s attempt at playing a Bihari character. Aahana Kumra's acting chops have never been questioned. 

Final Verdict
You wouldn’t miss out on anything if you skipped this Madhur Bhandarkar directorial, which essentially lacks soul. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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