Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey [DVD]

1930, British India: In the province of undivided Bengal
lies the sleepy, peaceful port of Chittagong. In this unassuming little town a
revolution is about to begin; a revolution which will forever wake all of
Chittagong and inspire the entire nation.April 18. 1 night. 5 simultaneous
attacks. A band of 64 56 innocent yet fearless young boys, 5 defiant
revolutionaries, 2 determined young women, and an idealistic leader Surjya
Sen, a school teacher by profession.This group of 64 represents a little known
chapter in history; a forgotten night that reigned terror on the British
through a series of calculated attacks. Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey is a true
story of these forgotten heroes and the narrative takes us through every step
of the action from the initial trepidation, to the thrill of the attack, to
the underground movement, daring escapes and tragic captures, and most
importantly, their undying legacy.A period thriller, the film is based on the
book 'DO and DIE: The Chittagong Uprising 1930 34' by Manini Chatterjee.
Review KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY, based on the Chittagong rebellion, is an
enlightening experience of a poignant, but little-known chapter in history.
It's a film of immense significance which evokes a colossal patriotic fervor.
A motion picture like KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY isn't created targeting the
box-office solely. It's also made for the gratification of the senses. And
that it does in sufficient measure. In an industry obsessed by opening weekend
business and box-office records, this is one of those rare films that doesn't
compromise on its gracious objectives for the sake of becoming more box-office
friendly. --platform47.com "Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey" is the kind of rare and
precious cinema on the theme of idealism, nobility and nationalism that is
being progressively pushed out of our cinema by crass boorish comedies.It must
be seen not because it retrieves a forgotten chapter from our history, but
simply because it's a story so well told you forget it's a true
story.Nevertheless, the movie helps you rediscover forgotten heroes -- and a
forgotten sentiment -- at a time when a scam-tainted nation needs to celebrate
the national sentiment the most. --platform47.com Gowariker deserves full
marks for picking a historic subject that's novel and unique. Surjya Sen's
fight for freedom was somehow lost in the pages of history, until now. Making
a period film is more difficult than every other genre because a whole lot of
detailing is needed to get it right. From the research to the language, from
the sets and locations to the costumes, everything has to be correct. And
KHJJS scores big time in every department. The director, with his
uncompromising vision, transports you to the pre-independence days. The
casting of all the actors down to the smallest part is excellent, and so is
the performance from each one. The film isn't heavy, as one would expect. The
first half establishes all the characters and has many light moments, while
the second half sets the tempo for full action. The director also highlights
the suffering, humiliation and the struggles of Surjya and his group
effectively but balances it with moments of beauty -- the love story of Nirmal
and Pritilata and Surjya and Kalpana. Abhishek Bachchan steps into a role
that's different from everything that he's done before and stays in character
throughout. From his body language to his dialogue delivery, he's on the mark
in a role that is intense and sympathetic. He tugs at your heart in the scene
on the boat when he silently breaks down. Here's one of AB junior's best
performances to date. Deepika Padukone is remarkably controlled as Kalpana and
is getting better with each film. Sikandar Kher and Vishakha Singh are superb.
--platform47.com