Film: Banda Singh Chaudhary

Cast: Arshad Warsi, Meher Vij, Kiara Khanna, Jeevanshu Ahluwalia, Alisha Chopra

Director: Abhishek Saxena

Rating: 3 Moons

India faced many crises in the 1970s. Events like the Indo-Pakistani War, the Emergency, and the creation of Bangladesh touched the country deeply beyond its borders. But this turbulence was not limited to the borders only; many important events were happening inside the country as well. Banda Singh Chaudhary is a story of Punjab in the 1970s and 80s, which narrates the events and circumstances of that time.

The film presents an inspirational story which shows the bravery and struggle of an ordinary man. It is set in a village in Punjab where Banda Singh (Arshad Warsi), who is not originally from there, stands up against local terrorists. His fight is not just for the safety of his village, but also against a larger problem that is trying to divide the people. The film has deep emotional aspects, which make it even more effective.

The cinematography leaves a good impression, though jump cuts in some places are a bit distracting. In a crucial scene, when Banda shoots a terrorist in the leg, it very well depicts his courage and good intentions. This scene shows that Banda wants peace even if he has to take up arms, which further strengthens his personality. The background score enhances the emotions, but the music of the film seems somewhat distracting and useless.

All the actors have performed well. Arshad Warsi has played his role as Banda Singh Chaudhary effectively. Meher Vij has completely immersed herself in the character of Lalli (Banda’s wife). Other actors like Jeevanshu Ahluwalia and Alisha Chopra have also done a great job in their roles as neighbors of Banda Singh.

Overall, Banda Singh Chaudhary is an important story that should definitely be watched, especially by those who love inspirational stories.