Vijeta

It is not often that a Indian military film gets everything right.

From the Kirans to the Oorials and their MiG-21s, to the Vijayantas and the 25 pounders, Vijeta has them all.

I will not repeat what the other reviewers have said but I endorse them all.

A magnificent film, it tells the coming of age story extremely well while never once falling into the trap of trying to be all things to all people.

If you think a Hindi film is all about singing and dancing and choreography, Vijeta will provide you with a new perspective.

An excellent story, well acted and with a strong message, Vijeta is a real classic that deserves to be better known.

Even though made in 1982, it puts the later movie Border to shame and is better made than the pretty decent Lakshya.

A movie made much ahead of its time. The story, plot and delicate handling of a young guy and how he changes with his age. The portrayal of his inner characters and relationship with parents very delicately shown.

Also the old days airforce campus shooting is a bliss. It is very nostalgic to see the old aircrafts on reel of a mainstream movie.

They showed war so well too and aircraft dog fights were make believe too.

Surely a movie made way ahead of its time.

I had seen this movie about 15 years ago. I was so impressed!!!! Amazing performances from everyone in the cast. Very subdued, very realistic. I totally loved the movie. I could not forget it since then. This is one of those movies which cannot be easily found in movie rental stores. I am hoping to watch it sometime again!! I have to put in a special word about Kunal Kapoor. When I started to watch the movie, I did not have too many expectations from him, but he definitely impressed me by the time I reached the end! And the subtle romance between him and Supriya Pathak, very beautifully directed. Over all, great movie, great cast, good story. Not a run of the mill kind of story.

1980S was a good time for parallel Hindi cinema. Many great films like ARDHSATYA, TRIKAL, AAROHAN were made at this time ,VIJETA is such a film. A film on how life really is in NDA. there is nothing melodramatic in its treatment. Its as relevant today as it was in the 80s. the young people will really identify with kunal kapoors character. the anguish,the confusion and the constant scoldings that his father (the character played by his real life father Shashi kapoor)gives him. every one has done a good job ,but the true revelation for me was shashi kapoor who has given a superb performance. he was ably supported by rekha who plays his wife. young kunal kpoor also gave a satisfactory performance but falters sometimes.

the flight scenes were very realistic. a total entertainer ,this film can be described as a boy's journey into manhood,conquering his fears and coming out the winner.

I believe that Vijeta is a must see film, and is heads above regular Indian cinema. I was completely engrossed in it from start to finish, and feel that there was never a dull moment. The veteran actors were terrific, and delivered captivating performances. Although I could tell that Kunal Kapoor was still budding at the time, he was far from disappointing. The war scenes were very realistic, and the mood sent rushes of adrenaline through the body. Ironically, the rest of the movie was set on a very subtle pace, which gave us just the right amount of background on the characters. The movie does a great job of maneuvering our minds into thinking like the characters, and partaking in their fears and joys. The opening scene indicating the father's fear of finding his dead son in the desert was very powerful. As was the scene where the essence of Angad's relationship with his grandmother is captured at the time od her death. All in all, it was a fabulous film, with plenty to offer everybody. I would even go as far as claiming that it may be of the best Indians films ever.