The story moves in episodes- the director takes the viewers on a journey
with the two main protagonists through the socio-political strife happening
in different parts of India touching the Bodo up rise in Assam, Maoists
rebellion in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, the riots in Gujarat and
the India-Pakistan conflict at Kargil. The director has handled the
narration quite deftly. Technically also the film is brilliant with
good action- one or two sequences may be too violent, background score
and cinematography especially through the jungles of Manipur are noteworthy.
But at times the different dialects in different places may be difficult
for the audience to decipher. The romantic angle and the songs just
act as speed breakers.
Bobby Deol has handled his part well. The vulnerability of the character
and the gradual transformation is done well. It could well be one of
his best characters. But it is Ajay Devgan who steals the show with
his astounding performance. This actor is sure talented. He proves yet
again that he is one of the best around. Sanjay Dutt and Suniel Shetty
in their small roles are convincing. Kelly Dorjee in his supporting
role is good. Tanishaa as Bobby's love angle and Nandana Sen are just
okay.
Overall it is a well taken war movie, different from the usual fare
with good performances. Moreover it gives a clear message of the futility
of war/violence and the inevitable destruction it brings..
