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REVIEW AND OVERVIEW
IMDB Ratings: 7.2/10
Directed: Kannan Iyer
Released Date: 21 January 2024
Genres: Historical Biographical Film
Languages: Hindi
Directed: Kannan Iyer
Released Date: 21 January 2024
Genres: Historical Biographical Film
Languages: Hindi
Film Stars: Sara Ali Khan, Emraan Hashmi, Alexx O'Nell
Movie Quality: 720p HDRipFile Size: 1.24 GB
Story And Summary
During the height of Mahatma Gandhi's Quit India movement, a young girl takes on the challenge of uniting freedom fighters by initiating an underground radio station to bridge the communication gap.
'Ae Watan Mere Watan' sheds light on a lesser-known tale from India's struggle for independence, a narrative that played a significant role in altering the trajectory of India's quest for freedom following Mahatma Gandhi's Quit India movement. This biographical drama engages audiences with its portrayal of the era, boasting rich art direction that vividly captures the mood of the country during that period. However, at its core, it leans more towards being a thriller, focusing on the protagonist's endeavour to safeguard the underground radio station while evading capture by the British authorities. This premise promises several heart-pounding moments of thrill, yet the filmmakers fall short in fully capitalizing on this potential. Unfortunately, the film does not delve deeper into this thrilling aspect, leaving viewers longing for more exploration of its gripping elements.
The storyline of 'Ae Watan Mere Watan' is rooted in a true account, revolving around the courageous actions of Usha Mehta (Sara Ali Khan), who, at a tender age, embraced celibacy and dedicated herself to India's struggle for independence. The film commences in 1930 Surat before transitioning to Mumbai in 1942, where Usha's father attains the status of a judge in British India. A scene where her father showcases the car gifted by the Britishers reflects Usha's evident disdain towards the British empire. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's ideologies, Usha and her circle of friends pledge to contribute to the freedom movement by aligning themselves with the Congress. Upon their association with the Congress, they realize the existence of a communication gap among the freedom fighters, recognizing its urgency in hastening India's liberation. With the assistance of Firdaus Engineer (Anand Tiwari), Usha establishes an underground radio station, bridging the divide among the freedom fighters. In her quest to aid India's independence, she receives support from the likes of Ram Manohar Lohia (Emraan Hashmi). Upon the British authorities' discovery of their plan, a high-stakes game of cat and mouse ensues.
Sara Ali Khan's portrayal of Usha Mehta is sincere, but she barely scratches the surface. It's a challenging character, given its historical significance in the freedom struggle. There are several intense scenes, particularly those featuring Usha's interactions with Kaushik and her father, but none of them have turned out to be emotionally impactful. Sara's performance in the film appears restrained, preventing them from fully blossoming. John Lyre (Alexx O’Nell), portrayed as the antagonist, is tasked with apprehending Usha and shutting down the radio station. However, his perpetually grumpy demeanour doesn't add much depth to the character. Effective communication through body language and facial expressions is an art that not all actors are able to master. Two standout performances in the film come from Sparsh Srivastav as Fahad and Emraan Hashmi as Ram Manohar Lohia. Sparsh's intense portrayal is convincing, while Emraan Hashmi's portrayal of Ram Manohar Lohia adds to his already impressive versatility as an actor.
'Ae Watan Mere Watan' presents an engaging narrative, yet it falls short of reaching its full potential for thrill. The film evokes reminiscence of the recently streamed series 'All the Lights We Cannot See,' starring Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, and Aria Mia Loberti. Had the film captured the same level of excitement as the series, the viewing experience would have been greatly enhanced. This historical drama stays true to its portrayal, avoiding extra frills, but it could have done more.
The storyline of 'Ae Watan Mere Watan' is rooted in a true account, revolving around the courageous actions of Usha Mehta (Sara Ali Khan), who, at a tender age, embraced celibacy and dedicated herself to India's struggle for independence. The film commences in 1930 Surat before transitioning to Mumbai in 1942, where Usha's father attains the status of a judge in British India. A scene where her father showcases the car gifted by the Britishers reflects Usha's evident disdain towards the British empire. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's ideologies, Usha and her circle of friends pledge to contribute to the freedom movement by aligning themselves with the Congress. Upon their association with the Congress, they realize the existence of a communication gap among the freedom fighters, recognizing its urgency in hastening India's liberation. With the assistance of Firdaus Engineer (Anand Tiwari), Usha establishes an underground radio station, bridging the divide among the freedom fighters. In her quest to aid India's independence, she receives support from the likes of Ram Manohar Lohia (Emraan Hashmi). Upon the British authorities' discovery of their plan, a high-stakes game of cat and mouse ensues.
Sara Ali Khan's portrayal of Usha Mehta is sincere, but she barely scratches the surface. It's a challenging character, given its historical significance in the freedom struggle. There are several intense scenes, particularly those featuring Usha's interactions with Kaushik and her father, but none of them have turned out to be emotionally impactful. Sara's performance in the film appears restrained, preventing them from fully blossoming. John Lyre (Alexx O’Nell), portrayed as the antagonist, is tasked with apprehending Usha and shutting down the radio station. However, his perpetually grumpy demeanour doesn't add much depth to the character. Effective communication through body language and facial expressions is an art that not all actors are able to master. Two standout performances in the film come from Sparsh Srivastav as Fahad and Emraan Hashmi as Ram Manohar Lohia. Sparsh's intense portrayal is convincing, while Emraan Hashmi's portrayal of Ram Manohar Lohia adds to his already impressive versatility as an actor.
'Ae Watan Mere Watan' presents an engaging narrative, yet it falls short of reaching its full potential for thrill. The film evokes reminiscence of the recently streamed series 'All the Lights We Cannot See,' starring Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, and Aria Mia Loberti. Had the film captured the same level of excitement as the series, the viewing experience would have been greatly enhanced. This historical drama stays true to its portrayal, avoiding extra frills, but it could have done more.
