Aarakshan Review  

INTRSTNN CONCEPT.....BUT BAKWAAZZ  

INTRSTNN CONCEPT.....BUT BAKWAAZZ 

I can give 80 marks for this movie, I donno wot the hell is wrong with these guys who told it was a…  

I can give 80 marks for this movie, I donno wot the hell is wrong with these guys who told it was a waste of time to watch this movie. It's not that much bad. There are some issues. But it's almost great movie. story was telling about a social problem, giving a good lesson to the public. As always Prakash Jha was a fantastic film maker. All actors & actresses done a great job. No boring times, it was a good movie experience I had. Me 7 my friends, We had a discussion about this film, Our opinions are similar. This is a good movie & We got the thing what we seek from a movie. That's all.  

Prakash Jha's films are a social media themselves. With a grave look at each of society's…  

Prakash Jha's films are a social media themselves. With a grave look at each of society's controversial attributes, we understand the ethical and moral implications through a dedicated vision that Jha has so meticulously brought to life. Occasionally, he sets the bar so high, that it is difficult even for him to fulfill the audience's quest for enlightenment. In pursuit of modernization and development, the Indian Government passed many bills. Among the most debated and relevant was the one that allocated higher reservations for backward castes and tribes for admission into colleges. Jha's take on the Aarakshan scenario deals with the fundamental gain for backward classes, the challenges for the rest of society, the impact on the educational system and the dilemma for an idealist principal of a renowned college in choosing sides. You are either for Aarakshan, or you are against it. The idealist Principal behind the most renowned college, Prabhakar Anand (Amitabh Bachchan) has established order with strict codes that nurture students through dedicated professors while maintaining high disciplinary standards. Eager minutes pass by till we witness the typical intensity of a Prakash Jha film when the Supreme Court declares the higher reservation standards for backward castes in educational institutions. Clear lines are drawn between those who support it and those who see it as a threat to the system. The principal's apprentice, Deepak Kumar (Saif Ali Khan), is a dalit, who takes a stand to speak out against those who humiliate backward castes over the subject of Aarakshan. Confronted by Professor Mithilesh Singh (Manoj Bajpai) and his own friend Sushant (Prateik Babbar), Deepak finds few supporters who see his viewpoint. He parts ways with his girlfriend Poorvi (Deepika Padukone) and his Principal to seek other opportunities. This is the point where Jha's Aarakshan deviates from the subject and takes an altogether new course; that of commercial coaching classes that adversely affect the conventional education system. Much of the story thereafter revolves around Prabhakar Anand's fight to survival against Mithilesh Singh's coaching academy through free communal teaching. The criticality of Aarakshan as the subject is now on the back-burner and through much of the film's second half, it's the battle between the two educational spheres and their mentors. The film's strongest points remain with the subject of Aarakshan itself. The confrontations involving Saif Khan, Manoj Bajpai and Amitabh Bachchan are not only intense but thought provoking as well. This is when the three actors emerge in their best forms with realistic arguments and stand-points over the topic. As Prabhakar Anand dedicates long hours to his free tutoring sessions, we begin to understand the relevance of supportive education and its wicked sister, the commercialized coaching classes. The theme promoted in the previews is 'India v/s India' but the two sides here are those who support Prabhakar Anand and those who support Mithilesh Singh. The controversial quotas are already forgotten.... Deepika Padukone is a complete waste if she isn't dancing to Dum Maaro Dum. She simply cannot act. Year after year of good opportunities have yet to unravel an actress in her but we might never see that come true. Prateik Babbar's future looks grey.... his voice might just be his bane apart from the look of helplessness that's his trademark. Saif Ali Khan has done a very good job in a shorter than expected role but that's because Manoj Bajpai and Amitabh Bachchan fight it out through most of the second half of the film themselves. Bajpai has truly enjoyed playing the negative character which he does so exceedingly well. Amitabh Bachchan carries the burden of a weak screenplay upon his shoulders and provides the sincerity, determination and patience that we see in Prabhakar Anand's character. Shankar Ehsaan Loy's music is forgettable with just 'Achcha lagta hai' and 'Roshni' being the top picks in the album. The dialogues are nowhere near the standards set in 'Raajneeti' but they do stir emotions during the confrontational scenes. Background music, art direction and cinematography seem a little below par for a Prakash Jha film but what you do take back, are the performances. Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Bajpai and Saif Ali Khan make this film watchable. After 'Gangajal', 'Apaharan' and 'Raajneeti', Prakash Jha's take on reservations promoting social equality leaves more to be desired. Aarakshan doesn't take sides, doesn't indulge in portraying the fallacies or benefits of the reservation system, nor does it provide a pragmatic alternative. One cannot spend 20 hours a day in providing free tutoring when they have a household to take care of. It is a desirable idea but far too unreal and too good to be practical. There is a lingering disbelief of Aarakshan being a true Prakash Jha film. It tries to be one, but the inconsistencies and deviations spur whatever disappointment one might experience or perhaps, the bar was set too high the last time we witnessed a political gameplay. 7.761 on a scale of 1-10.  

Aarakshan is a decent Movie But One time watch.Prakash Jha once again proved that he is the only…  

Aarakshan is a decent Movie But One time watch.Prakash Jha once again proved that he is the only director of Bollywood who gets the best Out of every actor.As far as Acting is concerned BIG B is a show stealer, Manoj Bajpai showed How talented actor he is as a Villain he was More dangerous than RAJNEETI, Deepika has done excellent job in the Movie and her every expression touches your heart. Once again she proved that she is very talented.That's the reason why she has been My all time favourite. Saif Ali Khan is Ok so is prateik.Rest of the casts are hardly there.Hema Malini doesn't get any scope. Overall Aarakshan is a decent attempt by prakash Jha after Rajneeti who not only showed reservation but also proved that No actor in Bollywood is Bad if they get well suited role in the Movie.Go for it. 

Very nice movie. Thought provoking and shows the mirror to the soceity. Talkes bout both sides and…  

Very nice movie. Thought provoking and shows the mirror to the soceity. Talkes bout both sides and also the commercilation of education system. Great preformance by Big B,Manoj and saif. 

just ok movie kuch khas nahi  

just ok movie kuch khas nahi  

Almost 3 hrs long it feels like HEADACHE...Mr.prakash jha i wasted my 70 rs.for this one can u…  

Almost 3 hrs long it feels like HEADACHE...Mr.prakash jha i wasted my 70 rs.for this one can u pls.give me one CROCIN??? ... The movie is good .The message also is good & powerful but the main problem with the movie is diversion & its 3 hrs.legnth..After watching this u can't say that it's movie abt aarakshan or education system..The first half is strongly going on while in the second half the movie totally lacks the stream..on the music side only 1 song appeal is "ACCHA lagta hai" because of chemistry between saif & deepika...PErformance it bacchan show all the way...Deepika like never before..Prateik is good..but saif is hardly there means aftr 1/2 hr he gone frm the movie & come back at the climax...WASTED..why he has chose the film???...The film strgnth is Manoj Bajpayee who is excelllent yet again...Overall this movie is an headache..If u going for any actor than don't go ...every actor has worked a gr8 work befor this film 

A Big Disappointment is what Aarakshan turns out to be eventually. Really the movie falls way below…  

A Big Disappointment is what Aarakshan turns out to be eventually. Really the movie falls way below the expectations in categories like screenplay and editing. Rajneeti was of top notch in terms of the screenplay and editing and managed to grab your attention throughout. But here Aarakshan fails you capture your attention in the second half and the scenes get to repetitive and boring at times. Prakash Jha has surely missed the bus this time around. Not recommended.Boring Overall Thumbs Down. 

masterpiece. a true masterpiece... awakening...social issues.. brilliant movie  

masterpiece. a true masterpiece... awakening...social issues.. brilliant movie 

as far as name conceran this film should be depend upon aarakshan ,india tehere two typer of…  

as far as name conceran this film should be depend upon aarakshan ,india tehere two typer of director one like anees bazmee sajid khan (ready housefull)n 2nd are mahesh bhatt type which make frm current news but spoil over on film and make fool of audience like ( croock) prakash jha are those rare director who make on good subject with big star cast but as faar aarakshan concearn it was total media gimick film is based on aarakshan fully it is based on coaching clases the 1st half suggest some point in reservation but it loose after second part andlook like we r seeing rang de basanti prash jha has broken my trust this time he also take the roote of mahesh bhatt i dont know why he took name of aarakshan he can took the shikhsa on tht. 

The movie is big big disappointment, have seen mixed review of this movie but I would go with…  

The movie is big big disappointment, have seen mixed review of this movie but I would go with worse. There is nothing worth mentioning about the movie right from Script, Direction, Editing, Music and also Acting. Poor script and screenply seems that we are watching two different movie pre-post interval. Direction is very poor and silly, Editing seems not done for this movie else it would have been of half of its original length. Songs and music unbearable and unwanted. Except AB none of the actors have acted well. Overall a very poor show.