The film’s ability to evoke a range of emotions and tackle complex themes has been praised. The film’s unique storytelling approach and its impact on the audience have solidified.
Dunki, written by Hirani, Abhijat Joshi and Kanika Dhillon, deals with the perils of illegal immigration with infectious jollity, piercing drama and a clear-eyed awareness of the ethical and legal questions surrounding the act of entering a foreign country without a visa. To subscribe please click tau.id/2iy6f and access our live channel.
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Rajkumar Hirani has created a space in the hearts of cinegoers purely based on the way his characters make you feel. He’s one of those rare directors who manages to pull you into the plot on the basis of just pure story telling. He doesn’t resort to loud dialogues or VFX-heavy scenes. Instead, he focuses more on the writing and what his characters are saying.
The Plot
The word Dunki applies to those who wish to enter a country on illegal grounds. Hirani’s story starts in Punjab and navigates the globe from London to the Middle East. Hardy Singh (Shah Rukh Khan) stumbles upon a bunch of misfits who dream of making it to London one day. After failing in the language test, the group decides to take the road less travelled, but one which promises them their destination.
Strengths of Dunki
The principal strength of Dunki, springboards from the fact that it does not rely solely on Shahrukh Khan’s phenomenal star power. Its charm stems equally from a slam-dunk solid screenplay, but still there can be no denying that without the lead actor’s singular charisma this would not be the film that it is.
Hirani makes sure he gives the supporting cast ample room to play as Writing and dialogues of the film takes the cherry on the cake. Vicky Kaushal as Sukhi is terrific and thankfully, despite having limited screentime, writers have fleshed out his role. Similarly, Anil Grover, Boman Irani and Vikram Kochher, are equally good in their respective roles. along Taapsee Pannu goes for the kill at every given chance.
The Lows of Dunki
In an effort to go overboard with the emotional quotient, the filmmaker stretches scenes and adds unnecessary baggage to an already heavy entourage. The plot meanders and the humour falls flat. Dunki’s climax is also Hirani’s least enjoyable writing as compared to PK or 3 Idiots.
Conclusion
Dunki might not be Hirani’s best work in comparison to 3 Idiots or PK, but it still entertains and leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling along with a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the cinematic journey. The superstar closes out 2023 with a hattrick, proving his timeless appeal yet again. As you leave the theatre you feel content and a sense of fulfillment.
