Why the hell does Rakesh have a ‘Y’ in the middle of his name? This numerology jazz is not doing any good to him. There is no doubt that his work in Delhi 6 is of an inferior class. People would go to the theatres with a comparison at the back of their heads. The comparison with RDB!! I have a problem with that! A ‘Rang De Basanti’ is not made every day! It was almost like a flawless film. Delhi6 is not as superior as RDB but this does not mean that the movie is worth zilch.
Delhi 6 is a movie that has social, religious, political and moral significance. It shows that man can turn into a devil in the name of religion. It shows that there is a demon in every one of us, lying dormant. Loath, rage, greed and adversity can awaken this demon. It shows the good n bad, ugly n beautiful and light n dark of our society. It is not a kind of film that we Indians are accustomed to. It is not Masala to please your taste buds but it is soup that is good for your health.
Rakeyyyyyyyysh creates a gorgeous palette with vibrant colours, sounds and characters. The movie is a multifaceted collage of the Old Delhi and its people. It is a movie which has a lot of messages - A mad fakir urges everyone to look in the mirror, there’s a mandir vs masjid message, Masakalli’s freedom message, kala bandar turns out to have a message at the end of the movie.
Camerawork is magical which showcases the terraces, various monuments, gallis and courtyard houses (havelis) of the walled city. Music and lyrics just flow with the film. AR Rahman's remarkable (best) work adds to the pluses of the film. 'Masakalli', 'Rehna Tu', 'Yeh Dilli Hai', 'Maula', 'Genda Phool' are all outstanding numbers. Genda phool and Masakalli are choreographed beautifully. Prasoon Joshi's lyrics perfectly complement the maestro's melodies. Even the background score is scintillating. Dialogues are sharp and sink with the mood of the film. The humour is light and enjoyable.
Abhishek Bachchan's performance as an NRI is natural and likeable. Sonam Kapoor looks charming and is perfect for the role of Bittu. Waheeda Rehman has little to do but looks graceful performs her part beautifully. Each of the others like Vijay Raaz (brilliant as an obnoxious cop), Rishi Kapoor Om Puri, Pawan Malhotra, Divya Dutta deliver commendable performances is impeccable as always.
So what is Delhi 6 basically about?? I am sure that even Rakeyyyyysh can’t answer this question. It has countless different subjects- caste, backwardness, superstition, untouchability, communal issues and the perfidy of priests, cops and lawmakers. Its obscure storyline works against it.
Editing was the biggest loophole in the film. The film is directed very well in parts but scenes just don’t gel together. The tale is not seamless. There is confusion and turmoil, with many stories overlapping. It veers abruptly from light mood to dark and violent tones of Delhi. Vague concept and a bumpy storytelling method are the other two weaknesses of this film. At places the film seems to be meandering. The climax is disappointing! It is utter absurd! The needless Amitabh Bachchan scene was ludicrous.
Nevertheless, Delhi 6 is a brave and ambitious film! The characters from the heart of Dilli are the real heroes of the film and keep you engaged in their lives. I would give Delhi 6 a three on five for Rakeyyyyysh’s courageous and innovative filmmaking, even though it’s not as great as his previous flick! Thanks to lose plot, editing and screenplay.
________ASHIM___________
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