Aakrosh - Schrei der Pein

Aakhrosh directed by govind nihalini and written by vijay tendulkar and satyadev dubey is a meaningful cinema. This is the real art film. It raises questions and concerns. Number of issues such as tribal problem, poverty, exploitation, equality of income, law, problem faced by lawyers, limitations of small towns, importance of education are raised in the film. Some issues are direct and some are in undercurrent which can be felt if the film is watched analytically. The characters are completely real. They look genuine as if existing in reality. Om puri's scream adds brilliantly to the script. Naseeruddin shah's outstanding performance adds to the film. Naseer saab is one of the greatest actors of world cinema, this film proves that.

Must watch.

This is one of the greatest movies ever made in the world. Not just in India. The movie direction , the story line , the actors , the music and everything else about this movie is just superb. The story is very powerful and the depth of characters is great. I fall short of any adjectives for this movie. The young lawyer's ( Naseeruddin Shah ) frustrations and attempts to free himself from the legal shackles of the court room and his thirst for something sane outside of this oppressive system is brilliantly portrayed. On the other hand his mentor cum opponent's ( Amrish Puri )total submission to this mindless system and his slavery to seek proof and evidence for everything human is well portrayed. The background score elevates the effect.

In a nut shell any attempt to describe this movie will always fall short of it's greatness. The best way to appreciate this movie is to watch it and you are sure to be struck dumb. I don't have any means to give infinite stars for this movie otherwise I would have done so. Unfortunately for this movie, it was made in the wrong time and place and it's predominantly leftist leanings gave it away. Furthermore it was mainly anti-establishment. It did not have the backing of a powerful media and advertisement paraphernalia. Hence this movie was a box office flop. Interestingly , though this movie was the forerunner to a number of box office hits attacking the political system in India.

You can write a thesis on this movie but less said is more. What I liked the most is the story, screenplay and characterization because Smita Patil, being in only one scene of a 2+ hours long movie, overshadowed stellar performances by Late Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah. I am speechless about Om Puri as he was in this movie. The movie left me wondering why today's film makers and STARS, shout so much so, about their products?

A classic movie directed by Govind Nihalani. Tremendous performances from Nasir, Om puri and all others in the film. A must watch movie for the classes and if possible for the masses to. A movie that depicts the true and the harsh face of the rural world.

Another masterpiece from Govind Sir. Superbly directed and greatly performed by all too. Govind Nihalini's realistic naration will make you seated. Om Puri, Naser Sir, Amrish Puri are the brightest point in the film esp Om puri. The movie progresses in a serene mood exposing the cruelty of capitalism and fuedalism combined. The film has an unpredictable story though better than most of the blind hyped movies of today. Presence of songs too get along fine with the depiction of reality, nothing sort of nonsensical. A brilliantly executed film in summary.

The decade of 1980s was the era of Om Puri and Naseeruddin shah. This movie is the outstanding example of thier duet. Both of them gave thier best in it. Om puri hardly speak a paragraph in it. His silent response as the exploited labour is a maestro's job. It will grip you until the end. Om puri shows here how to be in a character without saying much words. I feel this is his best performance. Naseeruddin shah on the other hand tries hard to bring to light the injustice that was done to his client Lahaniya (Om Puri). During the attempt he discovers a harsh reality of the fuedal injustices prevalent in the society. A portrayal of hidden world behind fuedalism and too in a suggestive way which makes it interesting through all the way. The portrayal of fear, falsehood, corrupted minds will connect you to reality. Amrish puri in it plays a govt servant who blindly succumb to the faulty administration irrespective of his own morality. The true depiction of decent antagonism who wears masks and refrains from being violent, exploiting others are believable. The climax is the shocking part and thought provoking implying social injustices. Its a must watch movie in Bollywood not to be missed. A really great experience.

Movies like this are out of IMDb top 250, really is a shame. This should be rated at least 8.5 with a million votes at minimum. One of the best representation of Indian social issues, from 80s. It needs to be popularized and revoting should be done. People shouldn't neglect this, rather see it as one of the best movies made in India.

I personally like optimistic movies with positive vibes in it. But if I have to make a list of pessimistic movies, this is going to be in it along with 'Ardh Satya'. 10/10. A straight 99/100.