Thackeray
- 2019
- 2h
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3.9K
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From controversial cartoonist to powerful Mumbai politician, this biopic maps the meteoric rise of far-right Shiv Sena party founder, Bal Thackeray.From controversial cartoonist to powerful Mumbai politician, this biopic maps the meteoric rise of far-right Shiv Sena party founder, Bal Thackeray.From controversial cartoonist to powerful Mumbai politician, this biopic maps the meteoric rise of far-right Shiv Sena party founder, Bal Thackeray.
- Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations total
Rajgopal Iyer
- AP Selvarajan
- (as Raaj Gopal Iyer)
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When we talk of Sanju, we say it to be deviated a lot from reality but a good film, Thackeray is not that deviated but somewhat, it surely is. As a movie it is nice.
When we talk about the politics followed by him, the question arises was it right? There was a time when I use to think for our people if it has to be this way than let it be. Today I feel rather than doing that I would retract myself. The one who came below the car brought tears to my eyes. A better way is given in the movie Mee Shivaji Raje Bhosale boltoye.
Another question raised is to choose between Democracy and Dictatorship. Well I watched a show dance plus even if every member put up to a total the leader can still change it.
Tone, Script & Story: It portrays a biopic of Bala Saheb Thackeray. Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: Justified. Music: Average. Acting: Good (specially nawaaz).
Final Verdict: Bala Saheb carries an Aura, I myself love to be in that aura, and well did the movie make me feel it? Somewhat: Yes.
When we talk about the politics followed by him, the question arises was it right? There was a time when I use to think for our people if it has to be this way than let it be. Today I feel rather than doing that I would retract myself. The one who came below the car brought tears to my eyes. A better way is given in the movie Mee Shivaji Raje Bhosale boltoye.
Another question raised is to choose between Democracy and Dictatorship. Well I watched a show dance plus even if every member put up to a total the leader can still change it.
Tone, Script & Story: It portrays a biopic of Bala Saheb Thackeray. Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: Justified. Music: Average. Acting: Good (specially nawaaz).
Final Verdict: Bala Saheb carries an Aura, I myself love to be in that aura, and well did the movie make me feel it? Somewhat: Yes.
Had high expectations from this film considering the charismatic persona of the protagonist .
The narrative unfortunately is not gripping enough to hold the audience in rapt attention .
The film has its moments but seems disjointed, with punch lines that are laboriously inserted without having any impact on the narrative.
Navaz fits the bill perfectly and gets into the character with ease . But as they say no one can rise above the script . Could have been better .
5 out of 10 stars from me for this biographical docudrama.
The film has its moments but seems disjointed, with punch lines that are laboriously inserted without having any impact on the narrative.
Navaz fits the bill perfectly and gets into the character with ease . But as they say no one can rise above the script . Could have been better .
5 out of 10 stars from me for this biographical docudrama.
Director: Abhijit Panse
Producer and Writer: Sanjay Raut, MP (Rajya Sabha) Shiv Sena
Story: Thackrey revolves around the life of late Bal Keshav Thackrey, as he goes from being a cartoonist to founding a political party, Shivsena for the Maharashtrians and how he became the most influential person of Maharashtra.
Review: Thackrey movie shows the famous and not so popular life incidences of the Bala Saheb Thackrey, going through the crucial moments which made him, one of the most influential people ever born in the state of Maharashtra.
However, the movie fails at capturing the attention of the viewers and one will find it very hard to concentrate at the film throughout the 2 hours and 19 minutes. With a poorly written script, one finds it difficult to connect with the movies when movies go ahead showing the life of Bala Saheb Thackrey.
It is more like different new pieces reporting the incidence rather than being a movie.
If you are looking for a nicely written script with amazing shots, the movie is not for you.
One must only go if you would want to know about the life of Bala Saheb Thackrey.
Verdict: 2/5
Story: Thackrey revolves around the life of late Bal Keshav Thackrey, as he goes from being a cartoonist to founding a political party, Shivsena for the Maharashtrians and how he became the most influential person of Maharashtra.
Review: Thackrey movie shows the famous and not so popular life incidences of the Bala Saheb Thackrey, going through the crucial moments which made him, one of the most influential people ever born in the state of Maharashtra.
However, the movie fails at capturing the attention of the viewers and one will find it very hard to concentrate at the film throughout the 2 hours and 19 minutes. With a poorly written script, one finds it difficult to connect with the movies when movies go ahead showing the life of Bala Saheb Thackrey.
It is more like different new pieces reporting the incidence rather than being a movie.
If you are looking for a nicely written script with amazing shots, the movie is not for you.
One must only go if you would want to know about the life of Bala Saheb Thackrey.
Verdict: 2/5
Nawazuddin Siddiqui pulls of one of the best performances of his career. He's fabulous! His body language, composure, magnetism & mannerism is at a different level all together. We don't come across actors like him often. If nothing else, watch the movie just for him.
Overall, depending on your political inclination, the values you carry, the principles you have, you may hate or like the film, as it is based on a political personality and the choices he makes. Personally, I must admit that the 150 mins did alter my opinion about Balasaheb Thackerey. That by itself shows that the film & the performance of its casts is good enough to have an impact (good or bad) on your opinion about the protagonist.
However, the film is very slow & if you can't read Hindi you might find it difficult to keep up. Dialogues at times are great but most often very confusing.
Bottom line is, if you are looking for a typical bollywood entertainer, you might like to skip this one. Else it is a good watch!
Overall, depending on your political inclination, the values you carry, the principles you have, you may hate or like the film, as it is based on a political personality and the choices he makes. Personally, I must admit that the 150 mins did alter my opinion about Balasaheb Thackerey. That by itself shows that the film & the performance of its casts is good enough to have an impact (good or bad) on your opinion about the protagonist.
However, the film is very slow & if you can't read Hindi you might find it difficult to keep up. Dialogues at times are great but most often very confusing.
Bottom line is, if you are looking for a typical bollywood entertainer, you might like to skip this one. Else it is a good watch!
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- TriviaNawaazuddin Siddiqui was given spectacles of Balasaheb Thackray to get the perfect look.
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $2,788,345
- Runtime
- 2h(120 min)
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