Movie poster of Sikandar !!

Movie Review: Sikandar

'Sikandar' is another film on a controversial Kashmir issue. Earlier many Indian film makers have addressed the issues related to common man of J&K. To name a few, movies like Fiza, Mission Kashir and Tahaan have carried the same stories depicting how the situation has forced youngster to select the wrong or criminal path. Santosh Sivan recently presented a film named 'Tahaan' which had the theme as Sikandar, but what Sikandar has different than these films is that its sharpness and intensity. Director Piyush Jha has taken a innocent approach to tell a story. A 14-year-old boy, Sikandar Raza, is the central character of the film.

The film is dealing with various issues concerning to Kashmir, for e.g. militants, the army, religious leaders, politicians and also innocent citizens. 'Sikandar' perceives the nuances of Kashmir problem like terrorism, guns, war, Jihad, and violence through the innocent eyes of school going teenagers Sikandar (Parzan Dastur) and Nasreen (Ayesha Kapoor). The film shows how Parzan, the protagonist in the film wanted to become a football champion always and how his life changes when one day he holds gun in his hand to solve his problems on his own like school bully. The film also shows a quiet Nasreen plays a role of conscience keeper in his life. Sikandar doesn't want to take support of girls to deal with school bully. Also he doesn't understand how girls can't accept fight is necessary to achieve peace.

What more we can expect from the film is the great performances by Madhavan, Sanjay Suri and Arunoday Singh. Madhavan who played Lt Colonel Rao seems like he is in the state of dilemma in the film. At one point he uses force to bring peace, while on the other hand follows doctrine practices religiously. Mukhtaar Mattoo played by Sanjay Suri is the changed for good militant plays a peacemaker between the religious heads, militants and army. And finally the debutant actor Arunoday Singh playing a must feared militant Zahgeer Quadir, a leader of the Kashmir Azaadi Force and accused for 72 killings and 22 bombings. Arunoday has given a convincing performance, being complimented with a gum man body.

Sinkandar is a refreshing take on the Kashmir issue. The scenic beauty, the stunning visuals of Kashmir will keep you engaged in the film to watch more. The shattering teenage life too is captured beautifully in the film. Less words and strong expressions from the hearty officer like Madhavan is the strength of the film. The second half of the film is fast paced and sums up with a strong message. Also watch it to see how the tussi-ja-rahe-ho charmer Parzan Dastur and Ayesha Kapoor from 'Black' have grown up to handle the dark characters.

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Looks like a good movie looking forward to watching it !! The poster is good too !!👍🏼