I'm pretty sure my review could might as well be the last review and is over-delayed however it'd be a shame if I didn't post one since I believe this is arguably one of Salman's best performances in recent times. I say "one of" because I've thoroughly enjoyed his characters in a film like Bajrangi but also his characterization in a film like Dabangg. Sultan is no less a treat to watch. I was so proud watching him up there. I mean, I think after he did films like Jai Ho and Kick (I did enjoy the latter), my parents kind of felt like he was going to be going for those scripts. But with each passing film that Salman is doing nowadays, it's a pleasant surprise for us all to see what he's involved in. Especially them since they don't really follow updates and stuff. They'll maybe see a song promo or trailer. 😆
I thought Anushka was phenomenal. She had so many great scenes. And I do agree with her when she said that majority of audiences understood her character's decisions and there was just a minority who had objections and then the media, as it does, blew it up and made it bigger than it is. I mean, she got pregnant. She valued giving her child's life over pursuing one of the biggest goals of her life - she prioritised, she didn't give up. It was interesting to see that she said the end scene of her in the hospital Salman was the first scene she shot - I thought that scene was absolutely perfect with how they talked it out. They were both angry at each other, at themselves, at the situation but at the same time, were tired of being bitter and the pain in their eyes and the way Aarfa was reassuring him and saying "We are sportsperson, we don't give up" and how he had his hand in her lap.
Loved Amit Sadh and the guy who played Govind as well as Anu's dad and of course the icing on the cake, Randeep. Performance in this film were next level.
Bulleya gives me feels like there is no tomorrow. That song is magic. I really liked most of the songs and their picturisation in the movie. I suppose 440 Volt could've been avoided but it was still fun to watch. I enjoyed the dialogues and situations in the film - especially "SIHT GUY", where Anushka says that the girls grow up, spend their youth and die behind their ghunghats, Sacchi Mucchi moments, pregnant Aarfa prepping Sultan, Jag Ghoomeya has the most touching lyrics I've heard in a long time, Sultan in the press con saying Aarfa is just really angry, Salman and Randeep scenes, "Don't teach father how to make babies", the end scene where Aarfa makes her way to Sultan in the crowd and in all the commotion and bright lights, all he can see is her ❤️ Summed up the movie so well. Never lose focus on the most important things in your life. True, sometimes it takes losing them to know the value but never let pride or arrogance get the better of you to drive away the people who've helped you become someone you can be proud of.
The ending - yes, I mean, you were most likely expecting Salman to win the match and regain his glory but I did enjoy the storyline of the film and how it comes down to one basic thing in Sultan's life - Aarfa. That point shone through more than anything.
Ali Abbas Zafar. Man, I don't even know what to say. Story, Screenplay, Dialogues and Direction was a huge responsibility to undertake and I doubted him from the start. Boy did he prove me wrong. He's made a fantastic film - right amount of emotion, message, song-dance, fight, romance, maaro-ing dialogues. All of that was possible through him. 👏
It's no surprise I'd give this film 5/5. Definitely worth watching at least once for Salman-Anushka, the fight sequences and great music.
It's been three weeks since Salman Khan's Sultan hit box office and it is still going strong.
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