Originally posted by: BeingBlunt
Since we are talking movies i want you guys to watch this and if watched then post a review of this. https://youtu.be/wEJxe2bE-cE?si=CvD8M0u8Br63A5o8
To me this is THE GREATEST MOVIE BOLLYWOOD HAS PRODUCED.
Unmatched. This movie influenced me a lot, thinking wise. But somethings don't materialize.
How can I forget this masterpiece? I love this film with all my heart and soul. I can't begin to describe the array of emotions iI went through went watching this, both pleasant and uncomfortable. This journey of self-discovery, growth, and familial relationships was gripping and real.
There's so much symbolism in every scene. A couple that immediately comes to mind are; Rohan finally outrunning his father, the last picture of him and his mom was just their silhouettes against a drowning sun(they both died in some ways after his mom passed away), Bhairav closing the door in the last scene, Arjun requesting for the blinds before changing, Rohan's half burnt book showing the momentary set back in his plans, Rohan putting on the factory attire every morning (becoming the person his father wants him to be), Arjun letting Rohan change his clothes (trust), the phone booth (cage) in which Rohan cries after talking to his friends and in a bold move of defiance, Rohan leaves behind his grandfather's watch thus breaking the cycle of generation trauma (that is not his legacy and he won't be the next bhairav).
In the last scene where he sees his father in the rickshaw, he takes a couple of steps backwards while facing him (fear) before he completely turns around and walks off (freedom and a desire to leave that life behind).
the stark comparison of Shimla to Jamshedpur couldn't be any clearer. Rohan was happy in Shimla, surrounded by his close-knit group of friends. In Jamshedpur, he is lonely and sad. The factory is an imagery of his mind. there are sparks of creativity, a burst of fire and passion. But it's wrapped in chaos and trauma (other machinery).
The names of the characters themselves were used to tell us about who they are as people. Bhairav or Bhairava is a deity worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists. It closely translates to fearsome, annihilation or one who holds punishment (dand) in his hands. The authoritarian parent in the film punishes his sons for each and everything even the one who is innocent (Arjun). Bhairav's backstory is never portrayed as an excuse of his behaviour. It's an explanation that Rohan comes to terms with by the end. Rohan in Sanskrit means 'ascending' which is what the character seeks to do - break free from the 'cage' he finds himself in and rise above the oppressive force of his abusive father
The absolute silence in the majority of the scenes brings out the seriousness and soberity of the cold hard truth - Bhairav is an abusive father and his sons are stuck. There's no background score, just inexplanable sadness and trauma in the character's expressions.
The person I felt the worst for was Arjun. The child literally had no one before Rohan came back. But I am glad, he got the chance to live a happier healthier life with Rohan in Bombay. By becoming Arjun's guardian, Rohan has showcased growth from an insecure indifferent teenager to a mature compassionate individual and brother.
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