Santosh Sivan's latest film is well meant and executed, however it's a mixed bag by bringing together a children's tale with a political one. The story of a boy named Tahaan who lives in the troubled Kashmir, at the border of India and Pakistan, with his grandfather Victor Banerjee (A Passage to India) and mute mother Sarika (80's Bollywood star). After Tahaan loses his beloved donkey, he goes to every length to get it back, even if he has to help terrorists who shamelessly use children in their war. Sivan captures the troubled region beautifully and gets beautiful performances. To mix two very diverse genres is a challenge into itself but to get away with it is impossible. Sivan and his team try their best but the heavy drama takes away from the beautiful tale of the boy and his donkey which is the heart of the film. YRCinema's coverage of upcoming releases.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Tahaan
Santosh Sivan's latest film is well meant and executed, however it's a mixed bag by bringing together a children's tale with a political one. The story of a boy named Tahaan who lives in the troubled Kashmir, at the border of India and Pakistan, with his grandfather Victor Banerjee (A Passage to India) and mute mother Sarika (80's Bollywood star). After Tahaan loses his beloved donkey, he goes to every length to get it back, even if he has to help terrorists who shamelessly use children in their war. Sivan captures the troubled region beautifully and gets beautiful performances. To mix two very diverse genres is a challenge into itself but to get away with it is impossible. Sivan and his team try their best but the heavy drama takes away from the beautiful tale of the boy and his donkey which is the heart of the film. YRCinema's coverage of upcoming releases.
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nything coming in from Santosh Sivan is a treat to watch ...
and from the previews i have seen so far ...this one seems to be another master piece.
Stories involving kids do draw people ..but this one seems to mix politics and kids.
Covering a life of a troubled Kashmiri child who is being used by terrorists..seems interesting
Looking forward to its release..
I havent really heard of this Child Actor before..does he have a history in the Industry ??
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