welcome to sajjanpur is a very simple movie with a simple story n good performances....it totally…  

welcome to sajjanpur is a very simple movie with a simple story n good performances....it totally belongs to shreyas talpade...if his not there, the movie has nothing special to show...so was it 4 ur timepass...n dont be mistaken,it is not a comedy..just provides u a few gags..thats all 

Cast - Shreyas Talpade, Amrita Rao. Director - Shyam Benegal. Rating - *** Review - Mahadev…  

Cast - Shreyas Talpade, Amrita Rao. Director - Shyam Benegal. Rating - *** Review - Mahadev (Shreyas Talpade) is one of the few educated young men from Sajjanpur. His ambition is to be a novelist but finds it easier to make a living by writing letters sitting next to the post office. His ability to write persuasive letters makes him popular with the largely non-literate population of the town. Aware of this power, he soon uses his talent to manipulate people with amusing and sometimes not such amusing results. So here is something surprising & refreshing village comedy. Okay, the movie sometimes gets derailed, but the characters of the movie are very refreshing. It is so good to see a village life on-screen & that too in a humorous way. Specially the character of Mahadev, played by Talpade. He is a fine actor, we have seen his talent already in "Iqbal" & yes, he makes you laugh when he is there on-screen. Amrita Rao does her part extremely well & the rest of the others were fine. There are many colorful characters in the movie & watching them is is a delight. Yes, sometimes in the movie, the characters are frustrating as well & also the movie has some cheap stuffs too, but still the movie has it's charm. Director Shyam Benegal's direction is very impressive & he tries to give us something very fresh. And he even manages the movie very well. The barriers of the movie were the songs. Specially, two songs in the second half creates frustration among the viewers' mind. The other two songs are fine. Something very different, fresh stuff & some light gags. Good for the ones who are willing to watch something new. Mania!Meter - 62.5% 

A funny movie with horrible songs. The movie describes the poor county life, and also deals with…  

A funny movie with horrible songs. The movie describes the poor county life, and also deals with some serious issues. It has a nice balance of both humour and seriousness. 

Welcome to Sajjanpur is Shyam Benegal’s third genuine commercial film in the decade of the…  

Welcome to Sajjanpur is Shyam Benegal’s third genuine commercial film in the decade of the 2000’s after Zubeida (00’)and Bose(05’).The protagonist and narrator of this story is Mahadev (Shreyas Talpade) who is the only genuinely educataed person in his village who employs himself by writing letters for the whole of the village if and when needed and this gives him insights into the life’s of these very people which he sometimes manipulates fiendishly, but he is a good person at heart nonetheless. The story is set in the noveau Indian village where people are aware of the rapid strides taken by the nation and the technological progress but sadly the benefit has yet to trickle down to small places such as theirs. The first half gives just the snapshots of the various characters in the film and no concrete storyline seems to be developing except for the fact that the protagonist is manipulating the letters of a naïve and trusting village belle (Amrita Rao) and ex-classmate who is trying to communicate with her husband toiling far away in Mumbai, because he is love with her. The pace that seemed idyllic prior to interval begins to drag on in post the interval in which Mahadev, the main lead realizes that his lies have multiplied and is causing havoc in other peoples life and he sets himself to correct his wrongs. The narrative is discontinuous and at least two of the songs were crass although the lyrics had a rustic twang to them. The screenplay resembles the street play content conducted by NGO’s and a better background score was needed .The ensemble cast did a good job overall throughout the movie but the there are just too few enjoyable moments. Along the way, the director doesn’t highlight on one particular ill of the society but quietly points to the various outdated societal banes that still are extant hamper the people. It’s with a heavy heart that I criticize this film because at its helm is one of the finest directors of the alternative cinema movement of the 70’s and 80’s.It would be prudent to understand that not all attempts, although with the noblest of intentions result in a jewel. I give an average rating and a two star to Welcome to Sajjanpur.  

when you watch a promo for new movies releasing you must be hearing form directos, actors,…  

when you watch a promo for new movies releasing you must be hearing form directos, actors, producers that our film is diffrent, and whaen you go and see that movie its just old wine in new bottles, but this movie is really diffrent and its superb, masterpiece, movie, its a fun oriented light hearted movie with littel bit of messege, black humour, its nice very nice movie , u want be disappointed but you will relaxed and enjoy it after all its touch of shyam benegals fil who come up with very uniqye story, and deliver it to us in a very artistically manner aclass , class man 

Nice movie and nice story. I like the movie, its a good timepass...  

Nice movie and nice story. I like the movie, its a good timepass...  

very nice,and well edited movie.a very must to watch movie.U.P. tounge used is very impressive and…  

very nice,and well edited movie.a very must to watch movie.U.P. tounge used is very impressive and realistic. Amrita Arora as village girl is awsome. 

excellent movie wich is both inspiring and entertaining.  

excellent movie wich is both inspiring and entertaining. 

Good film, very realistic in most aspects. Although the first half just introduces the characters…  

Good film, very realistic in most aspects. Although the first half just introduces the characters which is nice but less meat in the story. The music was catchy and the performances were superb. If this film released after eid it would have done much better. 

good and neat comedy by shyam benegal. likely treat to watch  

good and neat comedy by shyam benegal. likely treat to watch 

Awesome movie, well acted by all stars. 4.5/5  

Awesome movie, well acted by all stars. 4.5/5  

I think, d movie was very gud nd very different. Shreyas really delivers an excellent performance.…  

I think, d movie was very gud nd very different. Shreyas really delivers an excellent performance. Shyam benegal nd UTV has givn a very gud social-comedy relevant film.