Review By Kamal K
Ray's first hindi film, based on Premchand's novel. Story is about the fall of Mughal Empire and the kings' indifference to it. It shows how the kings kept themselves entertained in various leisures when their kingdom actually needed them. Alongside being a really great period piece, this film has voiceover from Amitabh Bacchan and a cool title sequence made out of animation.
What stood out for me in this film is the performance of Amjad Khan as Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. After having seen him play the rough characters in various films, to see him capture the nuances of a very sensible man was remarkable. Only a master like Ray could have got such a masterful performance out of Amjad Khan.
Ray's first hindi film, based on Premchand's novel. Story is about the fall of Mughal Empire and the kings' indifference to it. It shows how the kings kept themselves entertained in various leisures when their kingdom actually needed them. Alongside being a really great period piece, this film has voiceover from Amitabh Bacchan and a cool title sequence made out of animation.
What stood out for me in this film is the performance of Amjad Khan as Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. After having seen him play the rough characters in various films, to see him capture the nuances of a very sensible man was remarkable. Only a master like Ray could have got such a masterful performance out of Amjad Khan.