Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (Hindi Film / Bollywood Movie / Indian Cinema DVD)
Anupam Kher is simply brilliant. His portrayal deserves applause in superlatives. There is nothing made-up about his performance. Restrained with sensitivity and awed with a guilt-ridden past, Kher gives complex dimensions to professor Chaudhry. Urmila Matondkar isn't far behind. Her credibility as a versatile actress is further established in her reserved albeit realistic delivery of emotions. Rajat Kapur and Addy lend conviction to their parts. Even in brief roles, Samir Soni (as the doctor), Boman Irani and Waheeda Rehman leave a graceful impression. Technically, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Maara stands out for its flawless photography by Raaj A Chakarvarthy. The imagery of his shots have their own silent tale to tell. If you think Bappi Lahiri is all about disco, his soulful background score has the last laugh. Dialogue and screenplay writer Sanjay Chauhan gets the heart of Barua's script just right. His meaningful dialogues make a point without being theatrical or overtly persuasive. --platform47.comMaine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara is not a movie you can miss, for rarely does it happen in Bollywood that intelligent cinema like this makes its way to the mainstream. Even if you do not have much of an appetite for sentimental drama, watch it as a one-off venture. As the kind of infrequent masterpiece that will sit in a cultural museum. Of course, you can rest assured that you will thoroughly enjoy the process. --platform47.comMaine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara"" (MGKNM) is that tender dewdrop perched on a wind-swept leaf that clings by sheer willpower. Its strength comes from within rather than from extraneous cinematic powers, stoking it into visible vibrancy. It is a thought provoking film that raises questions on many issues - the forgotten Gandhian ideals, the trauma of people in old age, the indifference of some children and the commitment of others. The movie involves a viewer from initial reels and keeps him engaged until the end. --platform47.com