Madhubaala
A few weeks ago, there was JIGYAASA. This week, it's
MADHUBAALA, which also tackles the issue of film industry and casting couch. The
problem with MADHUBAALA is that it tries too hard to be real, but falls flat.
MADHUBAALA tells the story of Madhubaala Kanishka, who wants to make it big in
Bollywood. With the help of her friend Gurpreet Singh, she meets an award
winning director Raj Malhotra Sameer Dharmadhikari, who rapes her 21 times in
two years. She's promised the heroine's role in his film and also given false
promises of marriage.
But Raj marries someone else altogether Aditi Gowitrikar and Madhubaala feels
cheated. With the help of a social activist, she lodges a complaint with the
police. Everyone including Raj's parents and wife start feeling that Raj is
guilty, but the court case takes a surprise turn when a guilt-conscious
Madhubaala reveals that Raj had not raped her. She wanted to be famous, hence
she lodged a complaint against him.
MADHUBAALA could've been one interesting story, but thanks to a sloppy
screenplay, it turns out to be one poor show. The writing part is the weakest
link of the enterprise, which is precisely the reason why the film fails to
strike a chord. Even the climax, which should've been a strong point, is tacky.
Direction Shivram Yadav is very mediocre. Ditto for the music Bapi-Tutul. Even
the performances are not too strong. Kanishka tries too hard to convince. Sameer
Dharmadhikari needs to loosen up. Gurpreet Gill and Aditi Gowitrikar are
alright.
On the whole, MADHUBAALA is a poor show.
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