Main Atal Hoon Review: Pankaj Tripathi Is The Soul Of This Film On Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Pankaj Tripathi is the soul of this film. He has done an outstanding job, facing the challenge of portraying a personality like Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Ravi Jadhav
Pankaj Tripathi, Piyush Mishra, Benedict Garrett, Harshal Gire
New Delhi: Atal Bihari Vajpayee... the politician who had admirers even in the opposition. Playing his character could have been a risky move for any actor’s career, but Pankaj Tripathi took the plunge and portrayed Vajpayee perfectly. While watching the trailer, it looked like Pankaj Tripathi the actor – is more visible on screen than the character of Atal Bihari but while watching the movie it becomes clear that he truly encapsulates the essence of the former prime minister of India and you forget that you are watching Pankaj Tripathi on screen not Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Storyline
This is the story of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s life, from his childhood to becoming the Prime Minister. It's not just a political journey but also a glimpse into his personal life — as a human, a poet, and a friend. The film beautifully showcases various facets of his life, touching upon significant historical events. The film is engaging, emotional, and presents the story of his life effectively.
How is the film
The current generation may not be familiar with a politician like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, making this film a means to know his persona. For those who already know him, there might not be much new information, but the film is still worth watching. It presents Atal Ji's story with finesse, touching upon many aspects of his life. The film is not boring and keeps you entertained while evoking emotions. At times, you might find yourself becoming a fan of the politician all over again.
Acting
Pankaj Tripathi is the soul of this film. He has done an outstanding job, facing the challenge of portraying a personality like Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Pankaj Tripathi depicts every nuance of his character skillfully, whether it's his poetry or speeches. Piyush Mishra also impresses in the role of Atal Bihar’s father. The supporting cast is decent.
Direction
Ravi Jadhav's direction is commendable. He has made efforts to make the film interesting, and he has succeeded. The presentation of political events is not dull, and the story is heart-touching.
Music
The film's music is good and fits well with the movie's overall feel.
For those already familiar with the politician's life, it might seem that everything portrayed was already known. It's challenging to encapsulate such a vast personality's life in one film, but the effort is commendable.
The film is worth watching. Watch it with your family.