By Divvy Kant Upadhyay
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

Mangalore, Jun 8: "Apni sharton par jeene ke liye keemat chukani padti hain".(You have to pay a price if you want to live on your terms and conditions) explains the mature and experienced Subhash Nagre (Amitabh Bachchan) to his son Shankar Nagre ( Abhishek Bachchan) in an intense scene in the movie Sarkar Raj. (the much awaited 'sequel' to Sarkar which was released three years ago). The scintillating phenomenon of 'Godfather' still dictates director Ram Gopal Verma while he dishes out a well directed intense flick.

It's the Law of Nature…the law of God .( Hain vidhan yeh Vidhi ka..) goes the line in the famous 'Govinda Govinda' background score of the movie Sarkar Raj. It perfectly blends when the doting father tries to explain to his son that he should be ready to pay a price for the life he wants to live, for the dreams that he wants to see come true. There is a price he must pay for his decisions.

The loss of life of a near and dear one has been dealt well in the movie. To quote the Big B himself from his blog entry, "The angry realities of difficult decisions; sometimes hitting too personally" ,describes beautifully the scene where 'Sarkar' copes, copes with harsh reality yet again.

Amitabh Bachchan proves yet again why many people in this world consider him a living legend in and of his own league.

Abhishek Bachchan takes a step forward from Guru in portraying an intense and mature character.

Perhaps the fact they are father and son in real life as well adds excitement to the psyche of the human mind watching them on the screen.

The father son relationship that they both have portrayed is interesting keeping in mind that fathers day is just around the corner. If I may share a personal opinion, generally sons of self made men grow mature in the shadow of their fathers. Then comes a time in their life, a transition phase, where many important decisions the young son takes in life seem to develop skirmishes between the two. Dynamic zestful youth on one side and immense aged maturity that powers brilliant judgment skills is on the others side. While one must respect the heat and productivity of youthful blood, one cannot deny that the battle is almost always won on maturity and experience. I doubt if anyone can beat an inconsolably weeping and regretful Amitabh Bachchan infront of a portrait hanging on the wall or a confident yet loving son who hugs his father after looking him in the eye and telling him "let bygones remain bygones", because he doesn't want to regret a decision he took.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has never been more beautiful and attractive in western outfits in a very Indian movie. No matter what critics might comment on her acting skills, when it comes to intense roles and display of emotions, Aishwarya has only bettered the art she so amazingly exhibited in Guru. Notice the creases on her forehead or the depth in her eyes. When expression of basic human emotion combines with breathtaking beauty, the combination is lethal. You get to see the 'Woman' in her this time. And you are easily bound to buy the chemistry Lil B and Aish have to offer on screen! 

An ok first half and a very intense yet brilliant second half makes this a simply good movie to watch. As I feel, comparison is bound to happen, it is possible many might not perhaps find it as 'good' or 'thrilling' as the first one. But trust me, the movie does deliver a punch. It is stronger than the previous one when it comes to human feelings. This movie is not entertainment to make you laugh or dance. This movie is about human emotions and the laws of nature. It's just not about Politics and Power. It's about simple life. The importance of time and that of decisions. More importantly, the timing of one's decision is the vital age old logic the movie conveys to its audiences.

It's raining this evening in Mangalore. Slowly but steadily the monsoons that have come to Mangalore are yet to unleash their full force and power. Reminds me of the scene when it suddenly rains while Subhash Nagre deals with the complexities of life and complications of human tragedy. The rain in the movie is followed by Sarkar rising and unleashing his true power and force, only if he could do it earlier! Chiku's return is awaited. To know more, watch the movie!

Sadly, we, in what is considered Aishwarya Rai's hometown, Mangalore have not been able to lay our hands on the Film's audio CDs and the Background score, even though as the former was released more than a month ago.

A close friend of mine reads as I write this piece at an internet Café before I send it to my boss-my editor. He says I am a 'Sarkar'- crazy fan. He knows that I own the first ticket of the movie Sarkar when it was released three years ago in Jyoti talkies in Mangalore.( I went as early as 9 am to stand in line for the first show on the First day, to find no line, but only the watchman. At 3 Pm that day and then throughout the following few days, the cinema staff had a very tough time controlling the huge crowds that lined the theatre and the area outside it. I am sure the star cast and the hype has already generated enough interest to attract huge crowds this time, but the good part is the film sustains the excitement and hype.)

Even though the odd one might feel it's a quick job but Sarkar Raj is a job well done! (Ram Gopal Verma doesn't deliver a dud this time, he must be so happy and thankfull for it!) I tell my friend, that if one thinks calmly, one is bound to realize that both the movies are made of experience every man has had sometime or the other, especially with the family bonding and public system in our country. I am able to relate myself and that is what strikes the cord in me.( The same happened when I read the novel 'Godfather'. Tributes are due to Mario Puzo for writing such a classic tale of Human life!)  

Power or even the thoughts of having and then using it, can be intoxicating, warns an inner voice in me as I end this write up wishing our Daijiworld readers a good time this weekend and ahead, but of course how can yours faithfully end without offering many sincere thanks for spending time and in anticipation for those who want to share their views on this subject!