🌟🌟💫 (2.5/5 stars, because I’m feeling generous today)
drumroll… Presenting, the cinematic wonder of the year, “Jahangir National University,” an alleged representation of the real-life Jawaharlal Nehru University. But if you’re expecting an insightful, nuanced portrayal of India’s premier educational institution, buckle up for a bumpy ride, because it’s anything but. So, fasten your seatbelts, grab your popcorn, and let’s plunge into this cinematic black hole together. Remember, I’m your guide, Review Rani, and no, I don’t have a parachute. 😅
Our brave protagonist, Sourabh Sharma (a.k.a. Siddharth Bodke), charges into this den of ‘anti-national’ left-wing students like a knight in tarnished armor. His mission? To protect the sacred Indian culture. So, he grabs his cultural shield, and off he goes, battling the demonic celebrations of Mahishasura and lefty professors with shady intentions. It’s like a Bollywood version of ‘Clash of Clans,’ but without the excitement. 😴
The film, in its wisdom, decides to throw in a dance number or two, because what’s a movie without a bit of song and dance, right? 🙄 It’s like adding ketchup to a biryani, utterly unnecessary and frankly, a bit disgusting. And then there’s the dialogue, which seems to be a blast from Bollywood’s past, making you wonder if you’ve accidentally stepped into a time machine and ended up in the 90s.
The film’s poster boldly asks, “Can one educational university break the nation?” But while they’re busy trying to answer that, they seem to forget that this ‘one educational university’ is also one of the most renowned in the country. It’s like criticizing a Michelin-star restaurant for not serving street food. 🤷♀️
The saving grace (if you can call it that) comes in the form of Vijay Raaz and Ravi Kishan. Their cameo appearances as cops are the only part of the film where the laughter is intentional. Piyush Mishra also makes a blink-and-miss appearance, but his song is a rare gem in this rubble.
In conclusion, at a dragging 150 minutes, ‘Jahangir National University’ is more of a test of your patience than a cinematic experience. It’s like a long, boring lecture on a subject you’re not interested in, but you still have to sit through it because… well, because I had to review it. 🙈
Rani’s Wrap-Up: This film is like a samosa without the filling, looks promising from the outside, but leaves you feeling hollow and unsatisfied. So, if you have 150 minutes to spare, I’d recommend watching paint dry. It’s more entertaining, I promise. 😉
