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Whenever a film is made in the corridors of Indian cinema on a serious and sensitive issue that shakes the society along with entertainment, the audience is always drawn towards the theatres. These days, one such bold, thought-provoking and timely film ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’ has become the center of discussion in the Bollywood world, which has won the hearts of critics and general audiences as soon as it was released. The biggest quality of this film is that instead of just serving superficial entertainment, it directly attacks the patriarchal mentality i.e. male-dominated thinking that is deeply rooted in our society. The challenges of modern times, women’s safety, their freedom and mental struggle have been woven with great sensitivity on the main screen of the film. This movie, starring well-known actors, has made its mark at the box office. In today’s detailed and in-depth movie review, we are going to give you complete information about the story of ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’, its direction, the strong acting of the actors and the message it gives to the society, so that you can understand why this film has become a must watch for every viewer at this time.
The fabric of the film’s story and the bitter truth of the society
The script of ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’ revolves around a story that presents a fictional picture of the events happening every day in every city, every locality of the country and on modern digital platforms. The story of the film narrates the struggle of a young woman who faces unwanted calls, threats and digital harassment, and how this mental torture shakes up her entire life. The director has very neatly tried to show what happens to her family and her own self-esteem when a normal girl has to face these unwanted elements of the society and patriarchal thinking. The story is not limited to just one victim woman, rather it raises questions on the entire system and social fabric which often ignores such incidents or maintains silence considering it to be the victim’s fault. Every scene of the film creates a deep thought within the audience and forces them to think whether we can really claim to live in a safe and civilized society.
Strong acting and unmatched screen presence of Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi
The success of a film based on any social issue depends on how authentically and deeply the actors working on the screen live that character. Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi, who are seen in the lead roles in ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’, have taken the film to a different height with their acting. Through her character, Mrinal Thakur has portrayed the inner fear of a common girl, her struggle and ultimately the courage to stand up against injustice on screen, which is praiseworthy. At the same time, Huma Qureshi has proved with her strong and mature acting that she can play any challenging role with ease. The on-screen chemistry of both the actresses and their style of dialogue delivery keeps the audience on the edge of their seats throughout the film. Apart from him, other supporting actors of the film have also shown complete honesty in their roles, making the entire story seem very lively and real.
This film attacks patriarchal and male-dominated thinking
The strongest aspect of this film is its ideological message which mirrors the male-dominated or rather distorted macho thinking of the society. Even today, there is a large section of our society which resorts to its narrow mindset to suppress the freedom of women, their dress, their workplace and their independent voice. ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’ very frankly shows how this thinking not only gives rise to crimes but also badly affects the mental health of women. The film has been completely successful in conveying the message that there is a strong need to change this poor mentality of considering women as weak or merely objects of consumption. Unless the male section of the society changes their thinking and develop a sense of respect towards women, complete equality and security cannot be imagined in the country. The dialogues of the film are so sharp and impactful that they go straight to the heart of the audience and remain remembered long after leaving the cinema hall.
Excellent coordination of direction, cinematography and music
Bringing a good story to life on screen requires a skilled director and technical team as much as a strong script. The restraint and sensitivity with which the director of ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’ has handled this sensitive subject is commendable. Melodrama has not been resorted to at any place in the film, rather every scene has been served with as much reality as it demanded. The cinematography of the film does full justice to the mood of the story and its tense atmosphere, and its background score and music keep the audience emotionally engaged with the ups and downs of the story. Made with clear intentions, this film proves how far-reaching the impact can be if art is used to bring positive change in society. If you also want to watch a film that along with entertainment, will make you think and give a strong message to the society, then ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’ is a great and must-watch film for you to watch in theaters this week.