In the beginning director Vishal Bhardwaj makes a statement that this film is his adaptation of the Shakespeare masterpiece "Othello". I have not read Othello but I can tell for sure, that it must be masterpiece. And no doubt, this movie is also one.
Bollywood is not the best place for movies on big canvas. But Omkara is build on some other turf. Authenticity is the key for this movie. Never before we had such an importance given to minute details; be it language, be it the village or the marriage functions. Vishal Bhardwaj has been credited with some of the most creative work in Bollywood, Omkara being one of his best sketch.
Movie is based in Uttar Pradesh. Use of local dialect has given it classy touch. Too many swear words, but aren’t they part of daily language (at least in villages). Dialogues are short and crisp. I guess it will be difficult to translate them for someone who does not understand the language. You can feel the spirit only in the original language.
Vishal is a class director. With a tight screenplay and direction, he has shown the best usage of most of the bollywood talent. Best of their breed actors are another plus for the movie. Ajay as Omkara, Saif as Langda Tyagi, Nasir as Bhaisaab, Vivek as Kesu Firangi, Kareena as Dolly, Bipasha as Billo and Konkana as Indu; there could not have been a better starcast. I should say Vivek and Kareena are in their best in the movie. Rest have performed as usual with their 200%
The music is apt for the the big canvas. It matches with the spirit of the movie.Even the background score tunes to the theme of movie. They give authentic touch to the movie. Two item numbers picturised on Bipasha adds to the experience. They are classics. Vishal is music director from heart. And this movie proves it. Its a song; its a saga.
Overall I give it 4.5/5 rating. Its a must watch, I should say. If you like to watch any movie with theme and sense, go and watch Omkara. You wont regret.
More about the movie can be read here:
- Omkara on imdb
- Omkara on wikipedia
- Official website for the movie - Really nice site. You must visit it.
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