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The Sabarmati Report Film Review: A Track of Truth Amidst Political Manipulation and Media Mayhem

🌟🌟🌟1/2 (Three and a half stars)

🎬 Lights, camera, action! Here we are again, darlings, with your queen of Bollywood sass, Review Rani. Get ready for an absurdly humorous spin on “The Sabarmati Report,” a film that tries to uncover the murky layers behind the 2002 Godhra incident. 🎥😎

“The Sabarmati Report” attempts to add a fresh perspective to the tragic Godhra incident, where 59 people had their train ride to heaven, courtesy of a horrendous fire in 2002. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s a commendable attempt, but like an overpriced coffee at a hipster café, it’s somewhat lacking in substance. 😅

The movie introduces us to Samar Kumar (Vikrant Massey), a Hindi journalist who is as naïve as a deer caught in headlights. Recruited by the hard-as-nails Mahika (Ridhi Dogra), they set off to cover the Godhra incident. However, a call from the boss lady changes the narrative faster than a cat chasing a laser pointer. 🐱💨

Our poor Samar, who was busy playing Sherlock Holmes, is fired when his version of the truth didn’t match with the channel’s “alternative facts”. What follows next is a classic tale of joblessness, despair, and a new-found love for the bottle.🍾💔

As the 5th anniversary of the incident approaches, enter Amrita Gill (Raashi Khanna), who seeks guidance from the now-disheveled Samar. Together, they aim to provide an unfiltered account of the incident, like a detox juice after a weekend of binge eating. 🍹😂

Vikrant Massey and Raashi Khanna deliver commendable performances, but it’s Ridhi Dogra who steals the show. She plays the quintessential bad boss with an uncanny resemblance to a Disney villain – cold, calculating, and with a dash of arrogance, just how we like it! 😈

However, the movie’s approach to journalism is as skewed as a Picasso painting. It portrays journalists hopping on flights just to deliver tapes. I mean really? Even in 2002, wasn’t snail mail good enough?🐌✉️

The movie tries to encapsulate the tragedy of Godhra, but with its glossy treatment, it feels more like a Bollywood drama than a true depiction of events. It’s like putting glitter on a sad face… sure, it sparkles, but it’s still a sad face! 😢✨

Rani’s Wrap-Up:

So darlings, “The Sabarmati Report” is an interesting watch, but don’t forget to take it with a bucket of popcorn and a pinch of salt. After all, it’s just a movie, not a history lesson! 😉🍿

Remember, Bollywood is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get! Until next time, this is Review Rani signing off. Stay sassy, folks! 💋👑🎬

Review Rani

Rani Desai, known to readers as Review Rani, is a respected Bollywood film critic who provides insightful and honest reviews of the latest Hindi movie releases. With her deep knowledge of cinema and her sharp analytical skills, she helps readers make informed decisions about which films to watch.

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