Kai Poche : Movie Review

Kai Poche : A Big Buzz in Bollywood

Adding a fresh perspective to Chetan Bhagat's one of best novel 'The 3 Mistakes of my Life', Abhishek Kapoor's Kai Po Che is more than a mere retelling of a story already established brilliant. 'Kai Po Che' in the Gujarati is used as an expression of victory during kite flying. This movie beautifully revives the bond of friendship in a way that it goes through varied emotions. Featuring debutant Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkumar Yadav and Amit Sadh in the leads, Kai Po Che is the tale of three best buddies, who battle themselves and the world in pursuit of their dreams.

Story

Set in Ahemdabad, Kai Po Che taps the obvious things – cricket, religion, politics, kite flying, Garba dance and the game of marbles – as it focuses on the eddies of Gujarat's contemporary history as reflected in the fate of a bunch of believable, ordinary youngsters. The main protagonists Govind, Ishaan and Omi have been friends forever. While Govind is the geek who is in love with Ish's sister Vidya, he is also a fiercely ambitious and selfish businessman. Ish is the valiant crusader struggling to tailor his desires of playing cricket and fit into a regular mundane life battling failure. Omi, religiously inclined by proxy, entangles himself in a web of right wing and saffron colored politics. The boys team up to set a small business with more than a little help from Omi's Bittoo Mama. Ishaan, a cricketing God in his school days begins to train young cricketers. But, destiny plays cruel joke in the lives of three boys whose equations with each other are thrown into severe turmoil by calamitous event of the Godhra riots. This is when Ishaan, Omi and Govind struggle to keep their friendship intact, but on the other hand, their dreams are shattered as it pushes their grand plan of building a sports academy off the rails. Their little smooth world falls prey to the cruel wishes of nature and religious politics. The inseparable friends must stand strongly by each other, but each of them is wronged at their individual levels.

Script Analysis

There is a hardly anyone in the audience who is not well acquainted with the script of the film. It is only Kapoor's witted treatment of Bhagat's novel that creates Kai Po Che. The story began as a fun filled, quirky tale of brotherly romance transitions into a hitting saga of social commentary with utmost brilliance. Kai Po Che is a flawless film which renders to its original story a newer vision. The film calls to evoke the nascent emotions of the quintessential Indian Middle Class. With most stories shifting towards urban dilemmas, this one is beautiful for its simplicity sticking regionally to a rather native India. The film sensitively puts together the gruesome tales of Godhra Riots and the Gujrat Earthquake with a mystic touch of humanity. The film's story religiously bows down to Bhagat's novel only adding an additional flashy zest of Kapoor's style of narration. It is a plot that visibly grows in its two hours of running time bringing home the harsher realities of life that presses every human being. The themes of religion, politics are cricket enmesh well at the crossroads, yet remaining watertight in its demarcated boundaries. Review to Star Performances Sushant Singh Rajput (Ishaan).He delivers one of Bollywood's most powerful debut performances. Playing a character as complex as Ishaan, Sushant makes it look simple. He conveys the notion that he has been living inside the skin of his character for a while now. Remember, Like Shahrukh Khan, Ayushman Khuranna, he has also been a part of small screen. Raj Kumar Yadav, yet again proves his worth. Govind symbolizes the no-nonsense, no-emotional businessman and Yadav plays his role with sincere conviction. With minimal words, this man conveys larger emotions of pain and anger creating an omnipresent space for his character. Amit Sadh who largely underplays his role, keeping in sync with the essence of his blunt character Omi delivers an awe striking performance in the climax where he breaks down. He strongly pulls through the revenge hungry cannibal rage and his loyalty towards his friends brilliantly. Amrita Puri is confident and adequate as Vidya. She exhibits childish humor and adolescent desires fabulously. The good thing about her role is that she is independent of the bromance track. Manav Kaul as Bittoo Mama stands out shrewdly.

Movie with lots of Simplicity

Kai Po Che is a film with a strongly weaved story brimming with realism and excellence. Here's finally a film that is meant to attain cult status and not blur out in the plethora of mediocrity. Kai Po Che is an ode to true friendship. The movie works wonder on every sphere, say it brilliant acting, realistic plot or heart-touching dialogues. Hence, this one is sure to make a prominent place to the year's Best film award nominations.

Music & Cinematography

Keeping in tune with the Gujarati culture, Amit Trivedi -  one of the most preferred music directors now a days - has created great music for the film. The songs have been smartly put in the film & they set the pace of the movie. The cinematography by Anay Goswamy caresses every corner and crevice of the location, as it does the expressions and angst of the actors, and the contours of their lithe frames. The sound design by Baylon Fonseca is fantastic and adds the requisite depth to the drama.

Watch or Not?

Kai Po Che culminates into a celebration of good cinema. Watch it for Abhishek Kapoor's engaging narrative and the power packed performances of the actors.So, go and grab your tickets at the earliest and relish the beauty of the flick.

Ratings

This movie bravely deserves ****

Bollywood starts also Tweeted for the Movie

Neha Dhupia: '#KaiPoChe is simply outstanding. Congratulations @chetan_bhagat @_Amrita_Puri @Abhishekapoor and team #KaiPoChe. This ones a must watch.' Huma Qureshi: 'How amazing was #KaiPoChe.. Faab Sushant, @raj_kumar31 @TheAmitSadh ..take a bow @Abhishekapoor. Must watch! Honest. Real.' Arshad Warsi: 'Depth, substance, human relations, dreams n much more. Great performances, brilliant direction, stunning cinematography thats "KAI PO CHE"'  
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