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Starring:
Sanjay Dutt, Bipasha Basu, Kunal Kapoor, Anupam Kher,
Shernaz Patel, Vipin Sharma, Yashpal Sharma, Jyoti Dogra,
Yuri Suri
Directed by: Rahul Dholakia
Lamhaa is a social-action
thriller about the life of people of Kashmir valley, a
story about terrorists and the Indian army’s fight
against terrorism. An outright bold and frank approach
at the multi-layered turmoil in Kashmir, having quite a
few real-life references that simply sums up as a
genuine film about a real problem.
Fortunately, national award winning director Rahul
Dholakis does not exploit the political situation for
narrating this love story. Cinematographer Jamie Fowlds
captures the natural splendor of Kashmir in its beauty
and well so in its sinister shades..
His landing in the troubled state of Kashmir coincides
with the assassination attempt on the spiritual leader Haji (Aunpam Kher). Is
there any connection to it?
Vikram manages to navigate his way through the conflicting forces in their
forms of the terrorists financed by other country, the separatists, the die
hard activists and even some opportunists. His aim is to establish a democratic
process in this trouble ridden state.
He comes across a firebrand female activist Aziza (Bipasha Basu) who fights her
battles for a better future for the people of Kashmir. Aziza is hell bent on
finding out the plotters of the attack on Haji, and even support to Vikram on
his mission which leads them to a trail leading them to the people they never
suspected.
Cast:
Sanjay Dutt - Vikram
Bipasha Basu - Aziza
Kunal Kapoor - Aatif
Shernaz Patel - Parveena
Anupam Kher - Haji
Vipin Sharma – Colonel Kapoor
Yashpal Sharma - Rauff
Yuri Suri - Pasha
Vishwajeet Pradhan - Daljeet
Rajesh Khera - Parvez
Murli Sharma - Dhruv Raina
Jyoti Dogra - Badi Bi
Denzil Smith - Brigadier Sharma
Ehsaan Khan - S P Khan
Mahesh Manjrekar - Peer Baba
Aman Verma
Asif Basra
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An unidentified ‘company’ controlled by local leaders,
generating millions of unaccountable dollars for the
benefit of politicians and even the bureaucrats in the
Indian and Pakistani intelligence is likely to disrupt and
possibly paralyze Kashmir. This company’s mission is to
brainwash the youth to fight the ‘holy’ war in the valley.
So Vikram (Sanjay Dutt), a sharp shooter and an undercover
intelligence officer is dispatched to Kashmir investigate
this highly confidential task under the identity of Gul
Jehangir. He has been informed that something big and
dangerous is going to happen in Kashmir and that his
secret mission is to establish peace in the valley.
Vikram’s assignment is to dig deep into the secret going-ons
and unveil a sinister plot which is designed by the anti
national elements who want to thwart the ongoing
democratic process in the troubled state which has been
grappling with terror and violence since generations.
An ex-militant Aatil (Kunal
Kapoor) who has realized the futility of guns and bullets
now desires to take part in the election process.
Lamha has some realistic moments showcasing glimpses into
the plights of Kashmiri women waiting for their husbands
and loved ones who were arrested by the police and never
returned home again.
It has a strong storyline, eye pleasing scenery of Kashmir
– the heaven on earth and excellent performances from the
dashing and handsome Sanjay Dutt who has delivered a rock
solid and restrained performance. Anupam Kher as the
shrewd spiritual leader is convincing, and the young duo
Bipasha and Kunal are typically represent the voice of the
young Kashmiri who are longing and yearning for a
semblance of normalcy in Kashmir.
A recommended film for those who would appreciate such a
serious and sensible film based on real lives and issues
of the people of Kashmir.
- Amarjeet
Credits & Crew:
Producer: Bunty Walia, Jaspreet Singh Walia
Director: Rahul Dholakia
Written by: Rahul Dholakia , Raghav Dhar , Ashwath Bhatt
Music Director: Mithoon
Lyricist: Sayeed Qadri
Cinematography: Jamie Fowlds
Editor: Ashmith Kunder
Distributed by: G S Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. |
