Bhajirao Mastani - Movie Review

Saw this movie over 2 sittings, at home. Wanted to watch this movie because I enjoyed Sanjay Leela Bhansali's (SLB) Goliyon ki Rasleela Ram-Leela. The visuals are as stunning as in any SLB's movie. Somehow, the passion that I expected between the lead pair, was strangely lacking in the Bhajirao-Mastani movie.

Mastani (Deepika) looked very pretty and it was easy to see why Bhajirao could fall head over heels over her but somehow that is not brought out very well in the movie. In fact, from the display of passion, I almost felt that Kashi (Priyanka) was his beloved and Mastani his wife. The dialogues, supporting characters were good. Tanvi Azmi as the mom who opposed the relationship was pretty good.

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It was a movie about a brave warrior who won all of his 41 battles but lost the war in his home. He

obsessed over Mastani and her rights and hurt Kashi with his behavior. Priyanka did a fantastic job as the good wife. Deepika's role was not well-etched and seemed to me: one-dimensional. She was a warrior but too tame as a lover and mistress. Apart from a few dialogues that hinted at her tough interior, her behavior at other times was frankly a bit better than a door mat.

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Kashi, showed a lot more fire even though it was not expected of her. Ranveer, caught between the 3 women in his life, and his role as a brave warrior who wins battles, showcased his vulnerability and bravery very well. A good performance. Priyanka walks away with all the honors though. Her performance was understated but pretty good.

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