Rating: 4/5 (strongly recommended for those who seek real cinema)
Review: Woman director Anusha Rizvi brilliantly spins a yarn on the backdrop of a fictitious village named Peepli in the state of Mukhya Pradesh. The protagonists Natha and Budhiya (portrayed masterly by Omkar Das and Raghubir Yadav) are thrown in hurriedly and before you can blink, the theme of the story is rapidly woven revolving around the abysmal poverty of the Indian farmers. Devastated and despondent, they seek refuge in suicide after learning that the government grants a handsome compensation to the family of the victim.
As the story of suicide-scheme leaks out, the entire village is inundated by a herd of media men who engulf Natha’s life probing into his personal space and hounding him even when he is defecating in the open. A bunch of corrupt politicians and ministers toss the blame on each other eyeing a morsel of the limelight with an aim to strengthen their political chair prior to the election.
Paparazzi raid Natha’s privacy as well his house as Anusha craftily depicts the evil face of tabloid. The climax is satirical with a hint of suspense and a touch of gloom as a heart-rending message is thrown in consciously.
On the whole, Peepli Live is sure to ride initially on the strength and credibility of its iconic actor/producer Aamir Khan and once that is achieved, the powerful content is sure to speak for itself. Peepli Live is a film that would not only appeal to Indians, but is sure to reach out to audiences beyond India. Simply brilliant!
Conclusion: Overall, the flick is gripping and bathed in relevance and contemplative thoughtfulness. There is a bright chance that the film shall knock at the Oscars 2011 since it’s short, brisk, relevant, socially-arousing and an authentic replica of Indian culture & civilization……
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