I would feel so ashamed if it turns out that I don't write that much about this film. I have been sifting through pages and pages of reviews (some people even wrote up to 8 long paragraphs each of reviews) which can only mean that the producers and writers and directors have done their job. A film that can get people talking and writing as much as they have with this one must be a very audacious and very well made one.
At first, I have to admit, I didn't know how I would get through the film, especially when I went into the song menu and there was only one listed. But as soon as the film begins, its intense subject begins to draw you in little by little. It begins in the late 50s when there was a lot of political uprising in India. Three young students namely; Geeta, Vikram and Sidharth are college co-eds as well as budding political activists who spend their days planning their next move, listening to imported rock music from the west and just getting themselves caught up in the same things college students do. Vikram, the not so privileged one of the three, one day takes a trip around various parts of India and documents his discoveries in letters that his sends to Geeta (whom he secretly is in love with) abroad. The friends all hook up once Geeta returns to India from the UK but it is evident that she does not share the same feelings for Vikram. Instead, she is in love with Sidharth and continues to pine after him, despite the obvious fact that he will and would always choose his quests over her. One day, Sidharth decides that he is going to journey into a remote village to live amongst the people and inspire them to stand up against the inequalities and brutalities that they have become accustomed to. His posse all begin to back out of the trip one by one and even Geeta tells him that she will not accompany him. This does not deter Sidharth as his mind is set. On the last night of his stay in the city, his wealthy family throws him a party and Geeta is clearly upset that her lover will be leaving. Vikram tries to comfort her but she allows herself to be lured away by Sidharth who takes her to a deserted room within his fathers mansion and makes love to her. Vikram watches from a window, heartbroken and the next day Sidharth embarks on his journey promising to return in 6 months. Naturally, he does not return but continues to communicate with Geeta via snail mail.
Years pass into the 70s and a chanced business meeting reunites Vikram (now a very wealthy and affluent business man) with Geeta (now married to a NRI drunkard she met while visiting the UK), sparks fly between the two but it is clear the Geeta has returned to India for one reason and that's to seek out Sidharth, which she does and begins to have an affair with him. This sets off a chain of tragic events that forever alters the life of the three friends.
There is a classic-tale of what goes around comes around beautifully woven into the rich fabric of this film. Vikram loves Geeta but she treats him poorly and walks all over his emotions, and Geeta loves Sidharth, who in turns treats her poorly and walks all over her emotions.
This film is a must watch for anyone who appreciates fine cinema, especially those who have lost faith in Bollywood.
At first, I have to admit, I didn't know how I would get through the film, especially when I went into the song menu and there was only one listed. But as soon as the film begins, its intense subject begins to draw you in little by little. It begins in the late 50s when there was a lot of political uprising in India. Three young students namely; Geeta, Vikram and Sidharth are college co-eds as well as budding political activists who spend their days planning their next move, listening to imported rock music from the west and just getting themselves caught up in the same things college students do. Vikram, the not so privileged one of the three, one day takes a trip around various parts of India and documents his discoveries in letters that his sends to Geeta (whom he secretly is in love with) abroad. The friends all hook up once Geeta returns to India from the UK but it is evident that she does not share the same feelings for Vikram. Instead, she is in love with Sidharth and continues to pine after him, despite the obvious fact that he will and would always choose his quests over her. One day, Sidharth decides that he is going to journey into a remote village to live amongst the people and inspire them to stand up against the inequalities and brutalities that they have become accustomed to. His posse all begin to back out of the trip one by one and even Geeta tells him that she will not accompany him. This does not deter Sidharth as his mind is set. On the last night of his stay in the city, his wealthy family throws him a party and Geeta is clearly upset that her lover will be leaving. Vikram tries to comfort her but she allows herself to be lured away by Sidharth who takes her to a deserted room within his fathers mansion and makes love to her. Vikram watches from a window, heartbroken and the next day Sidharth embarks on his journey promising to return in 6 months. Naturally, he does not return but continues to communicate with Geeta via snail mail.
Years pass into the 70s and a chanced business meeting reunites Vikram (now a very wealthy and affluent business man) with Geeta (now married to a NRI drunkard she met while visiting the UK), sparks fly between the two but it is clear the Geeta has returned to India for one reason and that's to seek out Sidharth, which she does and begins to have an affair with him. This sets off a chain of tragic events that forever alters the life of the three friends.
There is a classic-tale of what goes around comes around beautifully woven into the rich fabric of this film. Vikram loves Geeta but she treats him poorly and walks all over his emotions, and Geeta loves Sidharth, who in turns treats her poorly and walks all over her emotions.
This film is a must watch for anyone who appreciates fine cinema, especially those who have lost faith in Bollywood.