Garmi Review: This political thriller drama seems like replica of director debut movie Haasil
Garmi Web Series Rating: 2.5 Stars
Finally watched Garmi web series on Sony LIV. So, let’s analyze the cast, release date, story, positive/negatives and at last my personal view on this web series.
Cast: Vyom Yadav, Puneet Singh, Vineet Kumar, Jatin Goswami, Pankaj Saraswat, Anushka Sharma, Ashish Virendra Chowdhary, Jatin Sarin, Deepraj Rana, Mukesh Tiwari and Disha Thakur
Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia
Release Date: 21sr April 2023 on Sony LIV
Duration: 9 Episodes/ 35 Minutes
Story: Set in Trivenipur University in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, the drama revolves around two gangs in a college that are out to finish each other. One group is led by Bindu Singh (Puneet Singh), who is well-known among students for his fear, and the other is Govind Maurya (Anurag Thakur), who seeks to succeed him.
Amidst this, Arvind Shukla (Vyom Yadav), a shudh Hindi-speaking newcomer student hailing from a conservative family in small-town of Lalganj joined the university to study Political Science and prepare for his UPSC entrances.
A ruthless, corrupt cop Mrityunjay Singh (Jatin Goswami) adds to the explosive mix, along with Baba Bairagi (Vineet Kumar), who pulls the actual strings. Fate lands Arvind Shukla into this sleazy web of crime and corruption, from which there’s no going back.
Positives
1. Excellent Performances
2. Direction
3. Story
4. Climax
Negatives
1. Length
2. Unnecessary Sub-plots
3. Screenplay
4. Bengali Dialogues
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I have watched the trailer of this series planned to watch on its premiere day because story looks engaging and loved series on student politics.
Arvind is a UPSC aspirant finds his life taking an unexpected turn with an incident in his university. In his quest for revenge, he gets embroiled in the dirty world of powerplay, deceit and student politics.
Tigmanshu Dhulia is known for his engaging take on complex topics such as student politics and power dynamics. His films usually explore the subtleties of these subjects and shed light on the frequently murky realm of politics. One of his most acclaimed films, Haasil (2003), is a prime example of his ability to capture the intricacies of student politics. This nine-part drama story is no exception, as it probes the many power dynamics at work within the college, and the lengths people would go to for securing their positions. However, series is not for everyone especially those who prefer regular eye entertainment to real-life drama and politics. The show sensitively portrays how casteism is prevalent in certain parts of India to date. It also gives you an insight into what power does to a person if one doesn’t know how to wheel it well.
On the flipside, many interconnected subplots focused on caste politics, political parties’ engagement at the college level, and more that become so intertwined that they do not come through well. The dialogues are quite ordinary in contrast to what we usually hear in Dhulia’s flicks. Other drawbacks would be the over-explanation of plots. For instance, the concept of ‘desh mein naam ho’ and student politics looks a little forced at times. We understand that’s what the plot is about, but the audience is intelligent enough to not have it repeated in every portion. Certain episodes also seem a little stretched. For those trying out a new genre such as student politics, it might tend to get a little overwhelming at times.
Overall, series is a gripping watch for its performances. This show appears authentic, predictable, and oftentimes cringe-worthy. But, in the end, it seems like a far-fetched replica of his debut film as writer-director ‘Haasil,’ which is not for everyone. It generates tempered heat rather than scorching highs. It does not deliver explosive action. The plot does throw up quite a few shocks but it at most times unfolds at a deliberate pace. My View on this web-series Time Pass only if such genres catch your interest.
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