02-11-2023, 11:24 PM
Another wildly successful Hindi film in PRC starring Amir Khan and ingénue Zaira Wasim, who played Khan’s daughter in Dangal http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomFor...p?tid=4130
It reminded faintly of Ms. Marvel because there’s this peek into common Muslim life although Ms Marvel was all woke inclusive, this is more casual. Wasim plays a Muslim teen under an abusive father who has a talent for singing and guitar. When her mom gets her a laptop, she starts posting her videos and becomes a viral sensation, but because of her strict father, she wears a full hajib and doesn’t give her name.
It’s a coming of age tale, a mother/daughter tale, a middle school romance, a satire of the recording industry, and a harsh comment on abuse. So many feels. A well crafted story that never relents from its emotional roller coaster - Wasim is amazing, even more so because it’s her singing and playing guitar. It had so many poignant scenes, some sappy, some predictable, but all effective. The 2 1/2 hour ru time flew by.
It’s easy to see why China loved it because like Khan’s Dangal, ultimately it’s about filial piety and the Chinese love that.
Khan plays a ridiculous caricature of an egotist star/producer - so sleazy and valid, but then shifts to a good hearted soul. His character plays a pivotal role but as comic relief.
Ultimately it’s really sweet and uplifting. I confess I was moved by the totally predictable totally overdone finale. And Khan’s credits dance number was a funny goofy epilogue.
Not D00M recommended. I reserve recommending this only to my fellow Bollywood appreciator cf.
It reminded faintly of Ms. Marvel because there’s this peek into common Muslim life although Ms Marvel was all woke inclusive, this is more casual. Wasim plays a Muslim teen under an abusive father who has a talent for singing and guitar. When her mom gets her a laptop, she starts posting her videos and becomes a viral sensation, but because of her strict father, she wears a full hajib and doesn’t give her name.
It’s a coming of age tale, a mother/daughter tale, a middle school romance, a satire of the recording industry, and a harsh comment on abuse. So many feels. A well crafted story that never relents from its emotional roller coaster - Wasim is amazing, even more so because it’s her singing and playing guitar. It had so many poignant scenes, some sappy, some predictable, but all effective. The 2 1/2 hour ru time flew by.
It’s easy to see why China loved it because like Khan’s Dangal, ultimately it’s about filial piety and the Chinese love that.
Khan plays a ridiculous caricature of an egotist star/producer - so sleazy and valid, but then shifts to a good hearted soul. His character plays a pivotal role but as comic relief.
Ultimately it’s really sweet and uplifting. I confess I was moved by the totally predictable totally overdone finale. And Khan’s credits dance number was a funny goofy epilogue.
Not D00M recommended. I reserve recommending this only to my fellow Bollywood appreciator cf.
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