Messi should watch this movie

Rating: Null/10 (12 July 2016)

Cometh Eid, cometh the superstar - Salman Khan. Every year. His frenzied and passionate fans yearn for this festive time of the year for a treat that 'Bhai' gives them so lavishly. His movies are often characterised with insane action stunts and out of the world nutsy antics that cater to only his fandom. But Salman having reinvented himself with his last movie, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, adds another layer to a more refined form of an actor in Sultan. We see a more humane Salman as Sultan who possesses a string of diverse emotions associated with mortal beings. Salman's portrayal of emotions is bigger and grander than anything else. In stark contrast to his previous films, we see fervour and vehemence in Salman's acting. From being a happy-go-lucky wanderer who is unprincipled and directionless in life, to the most celebrated wrestler who gives India a whole new identity in the world of sports, to again facing a catastrophic turn of events that turn him to a grieving and downcast middle-aged person living a life of regrets. Does he rise again? Can he gather enough motivation and courage to defeat his dejections? "Wrestling is not a sport, it's about fighting what lies within". Indeed. Sultan realises he needs to better himself and fight life face-on so that he can never be again bogged down by life. "You are never defeated until you lose to yourself". Sultan portrays a wide range of human emotions - innocence, shame, reprisal, passion, love, vigour, humour, arrogance, guilt, regret, self- loathe, to final redemption, all at an intense level altogether. Anushka, who plays a fiery girl as Aarfa, who is also a wrestler, harbours a dream of winning Olympic medal. She insulting Sultan for being a vagabond and not having a goal in life is the driving force for Sultan who sets out to earn her respect. Anushka's acting seems to be flawless and in certain scenes she even overshadows Salman with her near-perfect rendition. Randeep Hooda in his little screen time engages the audience with his heated acting. Roars were felt in theatres when he brandished Sultan saying - "I don't train dead people". The rest of supporting cast fit into their roles quite well and there is no overacting in the whole movie. The movie is a true winner and do go watch it, it's every worth of money. Sultan is a celebration of the journey of hard work and zeal coupled with fighting all the calamities life and using them as a stepping stone to success. This movie is a good inspiration for quitters- it inspires you to fight on and on. Someone please let Lionel Messi watch this movie, haha he might learn a thing or two about fighting back in life. No offence meant there.