Director Prakash Jha has created a niche for himself with socio-political films and he is back again with another of that sorts with ‘Rajneeti’. The title of the film itself is self-explanatory and that leaves no scope for doubt about the theme. The director of Gangaajal fame roped in some of the best actors of the Bollywood community to pull up this mega film.
Like most films with a heavy political wrapping, Rajneeti is touted to have a layered plot peeling off at various levels. Manoj Bajpai, who plays Veerendra Pratap in the film, finds his character’s resemblance with Duryodhana (from the Hindu epic Mahabharata). He is expected to play a domineering role in this political thriller as he is the one who does not like to let things go easily. Ajay Devgn, another seasoned actor who had his tryst with political films in the past, will also be seen donning the role of a stalwart from the political fraternity.
Samar Pratap (read Ranbir Kapoor) admits that his role in the film is that of a reluctant politician who was forced into the process of mud-slinging. Shot entirely in Bhopal, this high-budget film (worth more than 90 crores) is likely to be an onlooker’s view on the Indian politics. Written by the director Prakash Jha, Rajneeti is likely to be another scrutiny on the way political leaders operate in the country and manipulate things to serve their ulterior motive.
Bhaskar Sanyal (Nasreruddin Shah) the fire-brand leftist leader will be cynosure of the film as plot revolves around his ambition, strategies and the ploys he adopt in the long run. There had been a spate of controversy regarding the story of the film and the resemblance of the characters with the real-life politicians. Censor Board of India had earlier denied censor certificate to the film as they have thought that the lead character played by Katrina Kaif is a clear replication of the Congress party Chief Sonia Gandhi.
When it comes to music, some of the scores like, Bheegi Si Bhaagi Si, Mora Piya and Ishq Barse have already gained entry into people’s heart. Swanand Kirkire and Gulzar are among the others contributing to the poignant lyrics of the songs. Expect a sombre backdrop and a high-voltage action in this dark political drama. If you are wondering whether Rajneeti aims to portray various facets of politics or the maladies of the system, wait for June 4 when the film hit the theatres.
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