जूनून जब सर चढ़ कर बोलता है तो रातों की नींदें छूमंतर हो जाती है!
कुछ ऐसे ही जूनून ने Sanjay Leela Bhansali की नींदों पे कब्ज़ा कर रखा था 15 सालो से. A dream that took shape 15 years back, a dream that was supposed to turn to reality after Dil De Chuke Sanam, a dream that refused to die, dream that gives sleepless nights, a dream called Bajirao Mastani. And what a realization to one crazy dream. A movie of epic proportions which needed a mad-hatter to bring it to life. Then who better than SLB? The crazy dreamer, who dreams larger than life to wipe off इतिहास के पन्नो पर जमी हुई धुल, to give us this visual extravaganza.
The film opens in the court of Chatrapati Sahu, where the council of ministers have gathered to nominate the next Peshwa. Bajirao known for his swift & decisive military leadership is chosen. Ranveer Singh, plays the role convincingly, and one could only imagine the hard work and preparation that goes into playing a character like Bajirao. He has also managed a cute Maharashtrian accent. His wife Kashibai is played by the Priyanka Chopra. All is well in their paradise, until Mastani decides to show up. The daughter of Maharaja Chhatrasal, Mastani bai seeks military help from Bajirao against the Mughal force led by Muhammed Shah Bangash. It's love at first sight, and when love comes into the picture, sanity bids good bye.
The feisty Mastani, packs up her stuff and lands in Shaniwaar wada with bag, baggage, maids and generous gifts for the Peshwa for helping Chhatrasal. She is promptly told by Aai Saheb, the matriarch of the Peshwa household that the gifts are most welcome but she isn't. Never accepted by the Peshwa's family, she holds her own thanks to Bajjirao's support.
The film has absolutely beautiful sets & costumes. The Aaina Mahal, where the song Deewani Mastani is shot is completely covered by shards of glass. The costumes of the actors are richly detailed & breathtakingly beautiful. An absolutely fabulous job by Anju Modi, one can only imagine the research that goes into a project like this. A special salute to all the kaarigars who brought the sketches to life.
I love the casting of the film, lots of actors were considered but the final casting that we see is fabulous. The surprises were Milind Soman and Tanvi Azmi, wish we would see them more often. Ranveer of course fits the bill completely. The gait, the accent, the action scenes all very well executed. Priyanka Chopra as Kashibai is adorable. The girl is going places and making all of us proud. The latest feather in her hat is the Padma Shri. Congratulations Priyanka. कौनसी चक्की का आटा खाती हो बेहन ? Deepika shines as the warrior princess, looking absolutely luminous. Not just that, her immersion in the character is so absolute that she has "become" mastani. After Tamasha, this role is at the complete opposite spectrum, and she owns both of them as the BOSS. No wonder she is the ruling queen of Bollywood.
The music is मज़ेदार; something to be savoured. From the soulful deewani mastani to the foot thumping victory song Malhari to the spin on Ganesh Aarti...all beautifully composed. Don't know if Bajirao ever danced with his troops, but if he did, it would be quite like Malhari...एकदम झकास choregraphy by Ganesh Acharya.
Talking about music brings me to the controversy the film finds itself in. Especially when it comes to the song Pinga. It has caused much outrage and protest from the descendants of the Peshwas. Rightly so, one would argue, anyone who even has a whiff of Peshwa history would know that Kashibai wouldn't even have tea with Mastani, let alone dance with her! Which brings us to the question of creative license which the film makers are bestowed with. How far does one stretch it? Should one use it to interpret history in such a way that it starts bordering on the ridiculous? This debate will be perpetually open.
Last word: I loved it. It transported me to the Shaniwaar Wada, to the time of the Peshwas. A film of epic proportions which only a passionate person could have conceived and executed.
Hats off SLB जियो गुरु!
कुछ ऐसे ही जूनून ने Sanjay Leela Bhansali की नींदों पे कब्ज़ा कर रखा था 15 सालो से. A dream that took shape 15 years back, a dream that was supposed to turn to reality after Dil De Chuke Sanam, a dream that refused to die, dream that gives sleepless nights, a dream called Bajirao Mastani. And what a realization to one crazy dream. A movie of epic proportions which needed a mad-hatter to bring it to life. Then who better than SLB? The crazy dreamer, who dreams larger than life to wipe off इतिहास के पन्नो पर जमी हुई धुल, to give us this visual extravaganza.
The film opens in the court of Chatrapati Sahu, where the council of ministers have gathered to nominate the next Peshwa. Bajirao known for his swift & decisive military leadership is chosen. Ranveer Singh, plays the role convincingly, and one could only imagine the hard work and preparation that goes into playing a character like Bajirao. He has also managed a cute Maharashtrian accent. His wife Kashibai is played by the Priyanka Chopra. All is well in their paradise, until Mastani decides to show up. The daughter of Maharaja Chhatrasal, Mastani bai seeks military help from Bajirao against the Mughal force led by Muhammed Shah Bangash. It's love at first sight, and when love comes into the picture, sanity bids good bye.
The feisty Mastani, packs up her stuff and lands in Shaniwaar wada with bag, baggage, maids and generous gifts for the Peshwa for helping Chhatrasal. She is promptly told by Aai Saheb, the matriarch of the Peshwa household that the gifts are most welcome but she isn't. Never accepted by the Peshwa's family, she holds her own thanks to Bajjirao's support.
The film has absolutely beautiful sets & costumes. The Aaina Mahal, where the song Deewani Mastani is shot is completely covered by shards of glass. The costumes of the actors are richly detailed & breathtakingly beautiful. An absolutely fabulous job by Anju Modi, one can only imagine the research that goes into a project like this. A special salute to all the kaarigars who brought the sketches to life.
I love the casting of the film, lots of actors were considered but the final casting that we see is fabulous. The surprises were Milind Soman and Tanvi Azmi, wish we would see them more often. Ranveer of course fits the bill completely. The gait, the accent, the action scenes all very well executed. Priyanka Chopra as Kashibai is adorable. The girl is going places and making all of us proud. The latest feather in her hat is the Padma Shri. Congratulations Priyanka. कौनसी चक्की का आटा खाती हो बेहन ? Deepika shines as the warrior princess, looking absolutely luminous. Not just that, her immersion in the character is so absolute that she has "become" mastani. After Tamasha, this role is at the complete opposite spectrum, and she owns both of them as the BOSS. No wonder she is the ruling queen of Bollywood.
The music is मज़ेदार; something to be savoured. From the soulful deewani mastani to the foot thumping victory song Malhari to the spin on Ganesh Aarti...all beautifully composed. Don't know if Bajirao ever danced with his troops, but if he did, it would be quite like Malhari...एकदम झकास choregraphy by Ganesh Acharya.
Talking about music brings me to the controversy the film finds itself in. Especially when it comes to the song Pinga. It has caused much outrage and protest from the descendants of the Peshwas. Rightly so, one would argue, anyone who even has a whiff of Peshwa history would know that Kashibai wouldn't even have tea with Mastani, let alone dance with her! Which brings us to the question of creative license which the film makers are bestowed with. How far does one stretch it? Should one use it to interpret history in such a way that it starts bordering on the ridiculous? This debate will be perpetually open.
Last word: I loved it. It transported me to the Shaniwaar Wada, to the time of the Peshwas. A film of epic proportions which only a passionate person could have conceived and executed.
Hats off SLB जियो गुरु!
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