Dedh Bigha Zameen Review: A gritty portrayal of a common man’s struggle against corruption and injustice
Dedh Bigha Zameen Movie Rating: 3 Stars
Watched Dedh Bigha Zameen movie on Jio Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my personal view on this movie.
Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Khushali Kumar, Daya Shankar Pandey, Durgesh Kumar, Prasanna Bisht, Neeraj Sood and Faisal Malik
Director: Pulkit
Release Date: 31st May 2024 on Jio Cinema Premium
Story: Movie revolves around Anil Singh (Pratik Gandhi) is a grain merchant in the non-descript town of Ratnapura in UP. He lives a simple life with his wife Pooja (Khushalii Kumar), sister Neha (Prasanna Bisht), mother (Neeta Mohindra) and uncle (Dayashankar Pandey).
A match comes for Neha and the groom’s father arrogantly puts forward a list of demands for cash jewelry, SUV and wedding expenses. To raise the money, he is forced to sell of a land his late father bought. However, he is in for a shock when the broker tells him the local MLA Amar Singh (Neeraj Sood) has grabbed his land and advises him to let go of the matter.
With no avenue to get the money, Anil does all he can, goes to the police and court, and even manages to meet the MLA to get his land back. When all the attempts fail, he decides to stop being a pushover and fight for justice and his rights. Whether he succeeds forms the rest of the story.
Positives
1. Performances
2. Story
3. Direction
4. Dialogues
Negatives
1. Length
2. Screenplay
3. Climax
4. Music
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film planned to watch this movie in my free time as trailer looks good in parts only and always supported realistic movies.
A simple, middle-class man takes on a powerful MLA who grabs the land he owns and wants to sell to raise money for his sister’s wedding. Will he get his property back, as he faces threats, injustice, and betrayal?
Dedh Bigha Zameen story is simple, yet gritty offering is an interesting watch that keeps you engaged. From police station runarounds to courtroom drama, meeting the politician’s henchman and the MLA himself, Anil confronts a system rigged against him. The inspiration for modern story is likely from Bimal Roy’s classic Do Bigha Zamin (1953) which was also about inequality and power. Over seven decades later, times have changed but the system is still rigged against the common man. In the black and white film, the issue was about a slightly larger area, yet the heartbreak is still the same. The newer film shows lack of balance in more harsher terms and draws out the punishment for the Singh family. Free from over-dramatization, unnecessary songs, or harsh language, movie emerges as an ideal choice for family viewing. Within the crisp 100-minute film, the makers sustain their focus on Anil’s story and don’t distract you with needless cinematic liberties. The transformation of a humble brother to a disgruntled citizen is depicted with sincerity, backed by apt casting and authenticity in the storytelling. The film roots for an Everyman who wages a battle against his circumstances, the law and a flagrant abuse of political power. However, the methods it employs are so understated that the anger and frustration of the underdog barely register. Pratik Gandhi delivers a stellar performance and is convincing as both a common and then an agitated man.
On the flipside, although the premise is gritty, the narrative struggles to embrace its thriller potential fully. The ending leaves viewers wanting more as Anil’s fight reaches a tense turning point. A deeper exploration of broker collusion in seizing the land and a more satisfying conclusion could have elevated the film. Every film has the potential to impart meaningful messages through its characters and storyline, yet this one fall short, merely showcasing the stress and struggle of a brother trying to fulfil dowry demands. Additionally, the writing comes across as simplistic and lacks depth. The movie’s title suggests a focus on land-related themes, making the inclusion of the dowry angle feel forced and disconnected from the main plot. The movie’s greatest flaw undoubtedly lies in its climax. The abrupt ending leaves viewers feeling unsatisfied, as if a crucial page of the script went missing, forcing an incomplete conclusion.
Overall, movie is worth watching for Pratik Gandhi’s performance and the gritty portrayal of a common man’s struggle against corruption and injustice. However, be prepared for an unresolved ending. My view on this movie Recommended.
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