2024-03-22 12:52:27
Well-known actor Randeep Hooda has come up with ‘Swatantryaveer Savarkar’ as a biopic of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. There is no doubt that Randeep has given his life in bringing this role to life on screen, but he did not shy away from taking cinematic liberty at many places to glorify the character. It is very natural that when a film is made on a particular historical or individual, then the film is made keeping his heroism at the center, but if in order to make him superior in the story, other important characters are made small, then many people This thing may upset you.
The story of the film ‘Swatantry Veer Savarkar’
The story of this film based on the life of Veer Savarkar travels from his childhood to the last phase of his life. The story shows how Savarkar had an indomitable desire for a united India. How he had an unwavering belief that independence from the British could not be achieved through non-violence. The story begins with the plague, a terrible disease that spread in the late 18th century. The country is a slave of the British and amidst this slavery, Veer Savarkar is born. It ranges from young Savarkar witnessing his father’s death and then calling himself a revolutionary. The first stop of his journey is Fergusson College, where he meets Garam Dal leader Lokmanya Tilak and forms a revolutionary organization called Abhinav Bharat to stoke the fire of revolution. By then Veer Savarkar was married to Ankita Lokhande.
Trailer of ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’
‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ Movie Review
He reaches London to learn the British law, so that he can teach the British a lesson. There his jugalbandi happens with freedom fighters Madanlal Dhingra, Bikaji Cama and Shyam ji. Even in London they light the torch of revolution against the British. He is arrested. They are sent to India illegally and given the punishment of black water. Throws light on the major life-changing moments of Savarkar’s life. These included his constant companionship of his elder brother Damodar Savarkar, his conversations with Mahatma Gandhi, his failed attempt to plan an escape to seek asylum in France, his life imprisonment in the Andaman Islands aka Kala Pani. Kalapani includes incidents like the horrific torture he was subjected to by the British, his mercy petition to the British and his transfer from Andaman jail to Ratnagiri jail after this petition. After that his freedom. The film also throws light on his life and his political career after his release from jail.
Directed by ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’
In this film, Randeep has played many roles like actor, director, writer, but as a writer-director, he seems to be extremely attached to this freedom fighter, that is why the focus of almost every scene is on the character of Savarkar. Is placed. In the film, Randeep could not portray his differences with Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi in a dignified manner.
Shortcomings of ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’
His dialogue in one scene is, ‘Has this Gandhi become such a big man?’ It irritates. Strong leaders like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Jinnah have been depicted in a different style. They try to set the narrative that all the great freedom fighters and leaders from Chafekar brothers, Kanhoji Angre to Bhagat Singh, Madanlal Dhingra and Subhash Chandra Bose were inspired by Savarkar to contribute and fight for the freedom struggle. The first half of the film is a bit slow, while the story picks up pace in the second half. There are many scenes which are very important in history, but Randeep merely touches them, like the organization of Ganeshotsav by Lokmanya Tilak. Yes, as a director he has used monologues and old black and white real visuals and news a lot. The tone of the film has been kept dark to reflect that period, cinematographer Arvind Krishna has done his job well, but the length of the film is frustrating, by the time you reach the pre-climax you become impatient. Although the encroachment done to them in Kalapani is heart-wrenching, its treatment seems like a docudrama. As a writer, Randeep presents the character of Savarkar in a contradictory manner at many places. In the film, his thinking regarding Hindus and Hindutva seems contradictory. The music of Hitesh Modak and Shreyas Puranik is average. Background music is fine. The casting of many historical characters could have been better. The set design of Parul Bose and Nilesh Wagh is praiseworthy.
Characters and actors of ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’
Till now the audience has considered ‘Highway’ and ‘Sarbjit’ as the best films of Randeep’s career, but undoubtedly ‘Savarkar’ is the best film of his acting period. His step-by-step transformation along with the historical events in the film is jaw-dropping. The transformation that he lost from young Savarkar to middle-aged Savarkar by 30 kg and captured the action emotion of the character reaches the soul of the character. His tireless hard work for the character is clearly visible on screen. Ankita Lokhande has done a great job as his wife Yamuna Bai. His look and desolate expression solidify the character. Amit Sial has done an excellent job as the elder brother Damodar Savarkar. Mrinal Dutt has done a great job as Madanlal Dhingra. Rajesh Khera, who became Mahatma Gandhi, could not make an impact. The supporting cast is decent.
Why watch-Lovers of historical and biopic films can watch this film.