Shyam Bahadur: How was the Movie ? - review

 

Sam Bahadur!  This is the name of Vicky Kaushal's film released this week .  And... This film is based on the life of the country's first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.  Shyam Manekshaw's   brief introduction is that he played an important role along with Indira Gandhi in separating East Pakistan from Pakistan and establishing Bangladesh and strengthening India.  When Indira Gandhi took a strong decision on the political axis, Sam Manekshaw, as the topmost officer of the army, created history by making this decision of Indira Gandhi successful.  Before the war, he had written to Indira Gandhi on a pamphlet telling her when the war would start.  Even before this war of 1971, he displayed bravery on many occasions.  He was in service since the time when India and Pakistan were one country and there was British rule.  During his forty years of service, from the Second World War to the India-China War of 1962, he led the country to victory in many major battles.

 Beginning: The series started from childhood

 Now let's come to the film.  Vicky Kaushal has played the role of Sam Manekshaw in this film.  'Raazi' fame director Meghna Gulzar has directed 'Sam Bahadur'.  It begins with Sam Bahadur's childhood, when he was swinging in the cradle.  The parents have named Cyrus, but they become worried about the name of their child, because last night a thief with the same name is caught in the locality.  After this, Sam Bahadur is shown as a straight soldier, who is seen wearing a uniform and with a raised chest.  Sam Bahadur becomes a part of World War II.  Goes to Burma.  Fight the war of 1962.  Many take part in the battle, which we will see in the film.

 Vicky Kaushal played the role of Sam Bahadur in the film.  It would not be wrong if we call this film the top point of Vicky Kaushal's acting.  He has acted amazingly.  He is completely engrossed in the character of Sam Manekshaw.  Vicky Kaushal has shown charisma in every respect - the authority of a military officer, foresight, decision-making ability, demeanor and style of conversation.  Looking at him on screen, one can imagine how much hard work he must have done for this character.  He has played the role of Sam Manekshaw with all his might, just like Sam Manekshaw saved the pride of the country by sacrificing his life.

 Throughout the film, it seems that Vicky Kaushal alone has shouldered the responsibility of keeping the audience engaged.  Apart from him, no special attention was paid to the rest of the star cast.  Apart from Vicky Kaushal, the film also stars Sanya Malhotra (role of Sam Bahadur's wife), Fatima Sana Shaikh (Indira Gandhi), Neeraj Kabi (Pandit Nehru) and Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub (Yahya Khan).  The stature of Pandit Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and even Indira Gandhi in the world of politics has not been shown in the film nor has their attitude been seen anywhere.

 The war scenes are also not shown very closely in the film.  In a scene of the film, to boost the morale of the soldiers, Sam Manekshaw sends them a message with bangles that 'If you can't carry a gun, then wear bangles'.  Hearing this message the enthusiasm of the army increases.  Apart from the debate over whether Sam Mankeshaw actually said this or not...this scene probably should not have been shown in the film.  There are many other similar points.  However, Vicky Kaushal has been very successful in covering up some of the shortcomings of Meghna Gulzar's direction with his acting.  He has held the film firmly from beginning to end.  Just like Sam Bahadur did for the security of the country.