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Review of the film Haryana: It’s funny and has good acting, but it’s too long
Three brothers named Mahender, Jaibeer, and Jugnu reside in a village in the state of Haryana. Mahender, the oldest brother, serves as the household’s father figure and is responsible for looking after everyone and everything. The youngest and most spoiled of the brothers, Jugnu, is the middle brother and attends a college in Hisar. The trio are followed as they fall in love and experience what that means for each of them.
Review: The film opens with a panoramic view of a misty canal and lush greenery before cutting to a rowdy wedding with loud louts dancing silly and imbibing themselves silly. This is a typical introduction to the North Indian state. In between, Mahender (Yash Tonk), a straightforward yet considerate character, is introduced.
Mahender is too busy running the business and taking care of his younger brothers to have time for love. His future wife Bimla (Ashlesha Sawant), who he eventually decides to marry, teaches him that he doesn’t even understand what love is. Due to his physical limitations, Jaibeer (Robbie Mairh) finds it awkward to express his feelings for Vasudha (Monika Sharma), while Jugnu (Aakarshan Singh), a movie buff, is madly in love with Alia Bhatt. The movie is about the twist in fate that each character’s love story causes.
With this film, television actor Sandeep Baswana makes his directing debut. He exhibits promise as the ship’s new captain. The idea that the love stories of the brothers are so dissimilar is an intriguing one. Casteism, politics, culture shock, and other topics are combined in the film, making it seem disjointed. Another downer is the sloppy screenplay and nearly three-hour running time. The story drags on for too long and eventually loses its charm. In terms of cinematography, the film does well.
A boy’s job is to turn on and off the tube light for the disco lights effect, and Jugnu goes with apples and bananas to propose to Alia, two examples of the quirks of country bumpkins that have been well-depicted. The three actors, Yash, Robbie, and Aakarshan, all deliver proficient performances. It’s nice to see Ashlesha Sawant as a modest, shy, but intelligent, and independent young woman. The middle brother’s love story is more intriguing, even though Jugnu’s track is the most entertaining, largely due to his three friends and their antics. Jaibeer is a tough guy who, in response to unreciprocated love, takes a drastic action and tries to make things right. The simplicity with which disputes are resolved (even when they involve complicated issues like caste-related violence against lovers and good guys Mahender succeeds in elections) puts the movie off-track
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Fauji 2: Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic 1989 series to be rebooted with Vikas Jain, Gauahar Khan.
Sonu Nigam has lent his voice to the title track of Fauji 2. It will feature 11 songs with music composed by Shreyas Puranik, Shashi Suman and Jazim Sharma.
In a much-anticipated return to Indian television, the beloved serial Fauji, which first brought Shah Rukh Khan to the forefront in 1989, is being reimagined as Fauji 2. Filmmaker Sandeep Singh has teamed up with the national broadcaster Doordarshan to breathe new life into this classic show. (Also Read | How Fauji’s director convinced Shah Rukh Khan to be punctual: ‘I ran after him with a stone’)
Sandeep Singh expressed his excitement in a press release shared by his team, “We are bringing back one of the greatest shows ever seen on television but in a new and exciting version. The 1989 Fauji gave us Shahrukh Khan, who captivated the entire nation with his extraordinary energy and talent. With Fauji 2, I hope to recreate history and connect with every Indian, especially the youth.”
The new series introduces Bigg Boss 17 fame Vikas Jain as Colonel Sanjay Singh and actor Gauahar Khan as Lieutenant Colonel Simarjeet Kaur, a cadet trainer specializing in weaponry. Sandeep Singh is set to introduce 12 new actors to the audience, selected for their talent from various regions across India.
The cast includes Aashish Bhardwaj as Daksh Desai from Surat, Utkarsh Kohli as Rangrez Phogat from Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, Rudra Soni as Harun Malik from Srinagar, Ayaan Manchanda as Aakash Chhetri from Darjeeling, Niel Satpuda as Vijay Sachan from Kanpur.
It also includes Suvansh Dhar as Abhimanyu Rai from Deolal in Maharashtra, Priyanshu Rajguru as Subbu Balakrishnan from Chennai, Aman Singh Deep as Vikram Singh Bagga from Chandigarh, Udit Kapur as Arjun Negi from New Delhi, Maansi as Kavya Rajadhyaksha from Deolali, Maharashtra and Sushmita Bhandari as Kinjal Joshi from Surat.
Sandeep also elaborated on the storytelling approach, mentioning, “We spent six months brainstorming to develop a story that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Unlike the usual television narratives, Fauji 2 has a unique storytelling style.”
“It’s rich in emotion and offers a close look at the lives of army personnel, their bonds despite cultural and religious differences, and their dedication to safeguarding the country. Fauji 2 is a tale of courage and inspiration,” he added.
Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Chairman of Doordarshan, highlighted the enduring legacy of the original show, stating, “Fauji, one of our most prestigious shows, continues to rule hearts, and it just had to come back for today’s audience.” He expressed excitement for viewers to experience the valour of army officers once again.
Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO of Doordarshan, echoed this sentiment, noting, “When we came across the concept of Fauji 2, it took us no time to begin working on this iconic project. The show will be on-air very soon, and we are ecstatic to bring the magic of Fauji back to the Indian audience,” as per the press release shared by the Fauji 2 team.
Adding to the series’ allure, singer Sonu Nigam has lent his voice to the title track. Fauji 2 will feature 11 songs, with music composed by Filmfare Award-winning music director Shreyas Puranik, along with contributions from Shashi Suman and Jazim Sharma.
Produced by Sandeep Singh, with Vicky Jain and Zafar Mehdi as co-producers, Fauji 2 is written by a team including Amarnath Jha, Vishal Chaturvedi, Anil Choudhary, and Chaitanya Tulsyan.
The series also marks the directorial debut of Abhinav Pareek. Fauji 2 will air on Doordarshan in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Bengali, making it accessible to a wide audience. The release date of the show is yet to be announced.
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