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Critic Review
Saand Ki Aankh (2019)SAAND KI AANKH is the story of two women who find their calling in their 60s. The year is 1999. Chandro Tomar (Bhumi Pednekar) and Prakashi Tomar (Taapsee Pannu) are sister-in-laws living under one roof with their respective spouses, strict and orthodox brother-in-law Rattan Singh (Prakash Jha) and their children in Johri village in Uttar Pradesh. Both have crossed 60 years of age and though they had the desire to do something worthwhile in their lives, they were not allowed to because of the pressures of the patriarchal society. One day, Dr Yashpal (Viineet Kumar) returns back to Johri. He leaves his medical profession and starts his shooting range. Chandro’s daughter Shefali (Sara Arjun) expresses interest to practise shooting but Rattan obviously refuses to give permission. Yet, Chandro takes Shefali to the range. Without giving much thought, Chandro also tries her hand and surprisingly, she hits a bullseye! Yashpal tells her to try few more times and he realizes that Chandro is a pro. Later, even Prakashi joins and even she turns out to be an expert shooter! Yashpal encourages them to hone their skills at his shooting range and later, tells them to take part in a shooting competition held in Chandigarh. The daadis have never stepped outside their village in their lives. Hence, they get apprehensive at first but nevertheless, they agree. They fool their husbands and Rattan smartly and head to the competition where Prakashi emerges first and Chandro second. In no time, they win many tournaments with ease, while also cooking up various stories to tell their spouses. However soon there comes a time when the Tomar sisters are compelled to tell the truth to Rattan. What happens next forms the rest of the film..
A few minor grievances aside, Saand Ki Aankh is an invigorating female-centric film and a fine biopic, accentuated by indelible dialogues, powerful scenes, really good performances by Taapsee Pannu and Prakash Jha, and an exemplary one by Bhumi Pednekar. .
Sure, the winds of change are here.
And while they may be bringing in the smells of our villages instead of the perfumes on Manish Malhotra's latest collection, our simple-mindedness as viewers is what continues to inspire their creation..
All said and done, Saand Ki Aankh is not an unmissable film. Both Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar are brilliant but unfortunately, it’s not just the make-up that’s not up to the mark. Watch it on the digital space & you’ll be equally bummed out..
At one point in the film, a character asks the 'Shooter Daadis', "Ek baat bataa Taai...ki khav tum dono? Nishana bilkul sidha lagawo." To which, Prakashi answers, "Gaali". 'Saand Ki Aankh' makes you realise that criticism comes to those who stand out. It'.
Saand Ki Aankh is a pleasant family watch for the Diwali weekend. Take your main women along. If possible, add your khadoos taus and uncles of your family to that list, to show them the mirror in an indirect way..
To be honest, I hadn't liked the trailer of Saand Ki Aankh much and wasn't quite excited about it but, it is, without a doubt, one of the best films of the year. The movie is a perfect Diwali watch. So, just go in with your family and enjoy this inspiring.
Diwali weekend, a much coveted date for film releases is a crowded affair this year what with three films—an entrepreneurial story, a madcap comedy and of course, Saand Ki Aankh coming to theatres. For now, Saand Ki Aankh seems to have hit the bullseye .
Precisely a year later, Saand Ki Aankh is a timely reminder that no matter what our differences may be with them, we all stand on the shoulders of the Chandros and Prakashis of the world who endangered themselves to crash through closed doors so that you .
The narrative also stumbles a bit when the game of hide-and-seek between the two daadis and their family starts getting a tad repetitive. Luckily, the director escapes that trap soon and sets things in motion when the two major face-offs in the film unfol.
