While Bollywood has been happy making mainstream candyfloss movies, there have always been directors who have made movies their own way, in their own style. There are many such directors but this movie’s creator can be counted amongst them. The scope for any concept of “genre” in Bollywood is very limited. But in recent times certainly there is a large range of cinema that actively focuses on craft and narrative.
Stunning Visual By Cinematopher Pawel Dyllus
Mirzya is the modern day adaptation of the Mirza
Sahiban love story. This is a popular folklore from Punjab part of
Pakistan. It was conceived by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra and written by
Gulzar. It is definitely not a mainstream movie. Although the movie is
set in modern times, the narrative is still sort of tethered to the
Mirza Sahiba story constantly drawing parallels with the original. Love
stories are at the heart of any good stories, but is it a worrying trend
that star crossed lovers remains a relevant theme in India even today.
But do not think that it is a mere adaptation, the movie draws beauty
and music from its setting in Rajasthan.
Since this is Gulzar saab’s writing, Shankar Ehsaan
Loy’s musical score and Mehra’s direction, there is rich poetry
and stunning cinematography by Pawel Dyllus, completes it. If you are
looking for a comparison, this movie comes close as a genre to M F
Hussain’s Meenaxi.
Talking about the main leads, this is a debut film
for both the actors. Harshvardhan Kapoor plays the sulky, broody Mirza
very well. In some cases, not emoting is called understated performance,
but that is not the case with Harshvardhan. Saiyami Kher fares
extremely well for a debutante. Both actors have great screen presence.
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