Udta Punjab (2016): Udta Punjab,the most controversial movie of 2016 released after facing a lot of struggle during its censor.This movie was almost banned by Censor and even gave almost 40 cuts in the movie such that it can be released.This became a hot topic and at last the movie released after the final verdict of Mumai High Court.This controversy helped a lot to raise the expectations on Udta Punjab.So how is it??
Plot: Udta Punjab deals drug addicts and trafficking in Punjab.It revolves around four characters. 1)Tommy Singh The Gabru (Shaahid Kapoor) is rockstar who is a severe drug addict but has great fan following among youth.Most of the youth gets inspired by his songs and gets addicted to drugs.This brings Tommy's career to fall down.
2)Mary Jane (Alia Bhatt) is a hockey player but cant play for nation because of her background.She works in a farm and one day she finds heroin packet weighing 3 kilos.She tries to trade it with notorious criminals which brings her into trouble.
3)Sartaj (Diljit) a junior officer in Punjab Police, who is quite happy to turn a blind eye to the drug traffic along with his higher officials, till one day it comes too close home.He finds that his brother is also a drug victim which changes his nature and starts action to stop drug usage in Punjab.
4) Dr Preet Sahni (Kareena Kapoor Khan), who runs a rehab clinic, becomes the other strong salutary influence on Sartaj.Sartaj's brother joins in her rehab.Thus both of their lives take a drastic turn.
These 4 stories interlink where all of them showcases serious drug issues in Punjab,
Plus Points: 1)Performances: This movie has brilliant performances by all the four actors.Everyone deserves a award for their hardwork and passion to do these roles.Out of 4, Shaahid as Tommy and Alia as Mary stands out and deserves a lot of applause.
2)Screenplay and Direction: Udta Punjab has some moments which really showcased reality of drug usage.Screenplay is very good with balancing 4 stories equally.Climax is interesting with four stories interlinking.Direction by Abhishek Chaubey is very good and deserves applause for selecting such reality based theme.
3)Music: Music is rocking and as Tommy role is rockstar movie is filled with interesting rocking BGM.Songs are also very good.Lyrics are meaningful.
Minus Points: 1)Duration: This movie's duration is 2hr 28 min.I think this movie would look much better with bit less duration.
So Udta Punjab is good attempt on reality based drug theme with brilliant performances and great moments in its screenplay.
My rating 7.25/10
Plot: Udta Punjab deals drug addicts and trafficking in Punjab.It revolves around four characters. 1)Tommy Singh The Gabru (Shaahid Kapoor) is rockstar who is a severe drug addict but has great fan following among youth.Most of the youth gets inspired by his songs and gets addicted to drugs.This brings Tommy's career to fall down.
2)Mary Jane (Alia Bhatt) is a hockey player but cant play for nation because of her background.She works in a farm and one day she finds heroin packet weighing 3 kilos.She tries to trade it with notorious criminals which brings her into trouble.
3)Sartaj (Diljit) a junior officer in Punjab Police, who is quite happy to turn a blind eye to the drug traffic along with his higher officials, till one day it comes too close home.He finds that his brother is also a drug victim which changes his nature and starts action to stop drug usage in Punjab.
4) Dr Preet Sahni (Kareena Kapoor Khan), who runs a rehab clinic, becomes the other strong salutary influence on Sartaj.Sartaj's brother joins in her rehab.Thus both of their lives take a drastic turn.
These 4 stories interlink where all of them showcases serious drug issues in Punjab,
Plus Points: 1)Performances: This movie has brilliant performances by all the four actors.Everyone deserves a award for their hardwork and passion to do these roles.Out of 4, Shaahid as Tommy and Alia as Mary stands out and deserves a lot of applause.
2)Screenplay and Direction: Udta Punjab has some moments which really showcased reality of drug usage.Screenplay is very good with balancing 4 stories equally.Climax is interesting with four stories interlinking.Direction by Abhishek Chaubey is very good and deserves applause for selecting such reality based theme.
3)Music: Music is rocking and as Tommy role is rockstar movie is filled with interesting rocking BGM.Songs are also very good.Lyrics are meaningful.
Minus Points: 1)Duration: This movie's duration is 2hr 28 min.I think this movie would look much better with bit less duration.
So Udta Punjab is good attempt on reality based drug theme with brilliant performances and great moments in its screenplay.
My rating 7.25/10