What else to do when u got nothing to do ... MOVIEEEEEEE..
Yesterday i went to see SHAURYA .. A Friend of mine gave me such a good review of this movie .. It was just that i cudnt convince myself for not watching it and on top of it i was totally VELAAAA(free) ..
This movie tries to redefine the way Bollywood looks at the men in olive, and almost succeeds. The Bravehearts of the Indian Army do lay their life defending the honour and dignity of the country, but they don't go about chestbeating and yelling expletives to the enemy across the LoC. Refreshingly, Shaurya is a surprise package that for once does not equate pride and honour for the country with killing those across borders. Instead, it takes an introspective look at the sentinels of our country and gets reflective about the questionables within: prejudice, bias, antagonism that prevent fair play from a Few Good Men that make up the country's premier institution.
Inspired by a Few Good Men , the Hollywood drama on the defence forces which revealed the ugly underbelly of one of the most respected officers. And if the background is Kashmir, be sure there is a dissection of the world's number one problem: Islam versus terrorism. But the incendiary topic is handled with balance and sensitivity. Needs some serious, cerebral viewing.
I think the word perfectly suits the movie plot .. It comes from the word "Shaurya Chakra" which is an Indian military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Vir Chakra. It is generally awarded for Counter-Insurgency ops & actions against the enemy during peace-time.
Overall ... I think i had a good time ... I enjoyed watching it ..
