Another masterpiece from Govind Sir. Superbly directed and greatly performed by all too. Govind Nihalini's realistic naration will make you seated. Om Puri, Naser Sir, Amrish Puri are the brightest point in the film esp Om puri. The movie progresses in a serene mood exposing the cruelty of capitalism and fuedalism combined. The film has an unpredictable story though better than most of the blind hyped movies of today. Presence of songs too get along fine with the depiction of reality, nothing sort of nonsensical. A brilliantly executed film in summary.
The decade of 1980s was the era of Om Puri and Naseeruddin shah. This movie is the outstanding example of thier duet. Both of them gave thier best in it. Om puri hardly speak a paragraph in it. His silent response as the exploited labour is a maestro's job. It will grip you until the end. Om puri shows here how to be in a character without saying much words. I feel this is his best performance. Naseeruddin shah on the other hand tries hard to bring to light the injustice that was done to his client Lahaniya (Om Puri). During the attempt he discovers a harsh reality of the fuedal injustices prevalent in the society. A portrayal of hidden world behind fuedalism and too in a suggestive way which makes it interesting through all the way. The portrayal of fear, falsehood, corrupted minds will connect you to reality. Amrish puri in it plays a govt servant who blindly succumb to the faulty administration irrespective of his own morality. The true depiction of decent antagonism who wears masks and refrains from being violent, exploiting others are believable. The climax is the shocking part and thought provoking implying social injustices. Its a must watch movie in Bollywood not to be missed. A really great experience.
Movies like this are out of IMDb top 250, really is a shame. This should be rated at least 8.5 with a million votes at minimum. One of the best representation of Indian social issues, from 80s. It needs to be popularized and revoting should be done. People shouldn't neglect this, rather see it as one of the best movies made in India.
I personally like optimistic movies with positive vibes in it. But if I have to make a list of pessimistic movies, this is going to be in it along with 'Ardh Satya'. 10/10. A straight 99/100.
