Ae Watan Mere Watan

The film starts with anticipation and promises, and halfway through it looks like the plot is building to something good in the middle somewhere it loses its touch and becomes a repeated freedom struggle movie with few good actors and other bad. After all, it is Sara Ali Khan's movie, it revolves around her character Usha, there are parts when her acting looks real but mostly every other co-actor overshadows her work. The movie gets more predictable over time, so much could have been done with this type of plot but it has been wasted with poor writing. The climax is another expected bore and after completing the movie there is nothing much of a takeaway other than knowing these freedom fighters, who deserved a better movie than this.

Biopics or real-life story are always a treat to watch as it narrates the story which are largely unknown to masses. It adds the entertainment value to the story and tells you important events of the individual on whom the movie is made upon which is why it always finds an audience.

This movie is about freedom fighter Usha Mehta, who fought to tooth and nail by starting an underground radio station to keep the Quit India Movement going. When major freedom fighters were getting arrested by British, she kept the fire of freedom awake through the radio station with help of her two friends.

Sara Ali Khan plays the titular character and has been harshly bashed online for her portrayal. She did her best for the role given to her, but it doesn't take away the fact that the movie would have been on other level, if it was done by another strong performer. Sparsh Srivastava is a find of this generation, and he shines as Sara's ally with perfection. Abhay Verma as an innocent lover gives a heartwarming performance and in extended cameo Emraan Hashmi is decent enough.

Few developments look bit too dramatic, and dialogues could have been much better for a story of the period it is being depicted. The songs add value to the movie and BGM is in synch with the whole aura of the movie.

A movie about freedom struggle should instigate patriotism and that is where it faulters. It evokes no sense of pride or any emotional turbulence. There are no high points in the story and the story just goes on one tone making you not root for any character too. The screenplay could have been better.

It is an average affair and could be watched to know the story of our freedom fighters who has given us the Freedom, we are enjoying today. #pranureviews #AeWatanMereWatan #AeWatanMereWatanReview.

The film presents a commendable narrative that beautifully balances patriotism in a nuanced manner. While the screenplay might not captivate everyone, the effort to steer clear of religious and political bias is praiseworthy, contributing positively to the film's integrity. Sara is mediocre but rest of he cast delivers decent performances with the material they're given. Production aspects, including the choice of locations, sets, and costumes, are satisfactorily executed, enhancing the visual appeal of the movie.

Although the cinematography falls short of expectations, it's evident that there was an ambitious vision behind the camera. The direction, despite showing signs of inexperience, demonstrates a commendable effort and a genuine attempt to realize the film's potential. In essence, this movie, with its heart in the right place, is worth watching for those with a keen interest in the subject matter. It's a film that manages to appreciate its themes and aims to deliver a meaningful experience, albeit with some areas for improvement.

"Ae Watan Mere Watan" fails to hit the target, weighed down by Sara Ali Khan's stiff and unconvincing acting, lackluster dialogue, and missed chances to honor unsung heroes. Sara's portrayal lacks depth, leaving scenes flat and uninspired. The dialogue feels forced, failing to evoke emotion. The film fails the opportunity to shine a light on the bravery of forgotten heroes, opting instead for superficial storytelling.

The supporting cast of Emraan Hashmi, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx, and others fails to inject life into the narrative, leaving it flat.

Overall, it's a disappointing watch that falls short of its potential. "Nevertheless, the world needs to hear such stories"

Some of the movies can be avoided just by looking at the main leads. If someone like Sara Ali khan, ananya etc are in a movie as main lead, it's strict avoid. The makeup and style of Sara in this movie doesn't suit the time period. It looks more fake. And her acting is just bad. Even a child actor has more expressions than Sara.

Coming to the story it's again the usual story set during British rule. The story is slow and boring. The makers should do more research before doing such movies. Most of it looks like fiction. Need to fill some more of characters and just adding some random text here.