A Billion Colour Story is a rare Indian cinema that is progressive and asks the right set of uncomfortable questions. The movie is a take on the difficulties faced by a family who have "Progressed", in a country which is still confused with its caste system, religious intolerance and small thinking even 20 years after the second millennium. A Billion Colour Story is a gentle reminder on how like minded and progressive people fare within our society.
A Billion Colour Story is beautiful shot in black and white throughout, cinematography is just spectacular, with camera placement and angles wonderfully different in comparison to mainstream movies. The screenplay & direction is the main strength of this movie that fires some very uncomfortable questions to the common man living in India. The screenplay is very well crafted and put together, provocative and subtle at the same time, depicting the uneasiness of the characters wonderfully well.
Production design, music, costumes and makeup are all very decent. Casting is a major plus to this movie. Considering the budget, the actors on the payroll have done a wonderful job, well almost.
Overall, if one lives in India and consider themselves "Progressive" A Billion Colour Story is just for you, as one can easily relate to it and compare the difficulties faced by us in general, moreover the movie will be nostalgic on many counts for progressive people living in India. The movie may not suit people who are religiously sensitive. But for any like minded people A Billion Colour Story is a must watch, just to re-examine the society that we live in today. Full credit to director and producer Sathish Kaushik to give life to this wonderful movie. 7.8 stars out of 10 for a beautiful screenplay and some spectacular cinematography.
