Amitabh Bachchan enthralls with a multilayered portrayal
By Murtaza Ali Khan (@apotofvestiges)
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| Wazir (2016) - By Bejoy Nambiar |
Our Rating: 6.0
IMDb Ratings: 7.4
Genre: Crime | Drama | Mystery
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Aditi Rao Hydari
Country: India
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 102 min
Color: Color
Wazir is a 2016 action
thriller film directed by Bejoy Nambiar who previously directed Shaitan (2011)
and David (2013). Produced and co-written by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Wazir stars
Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar in the pivotal roles. The movie’s supporting
cast includes the likes of Aditi Rao Hydari, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Manav Kaul with
John Abraham making a special cameo appearance. Wazir revolves around an Anti-Terrorist
Squad officer, Danish Ali, and a handicapped chess wizard, Pandit Omkarnath
Dhar, who meet under strange circumstances and develop a strong bond of friendship.
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| Amitabh Bachchan as Pandit Omkarnath Dhar in Wazir |
In Wazir, Amitabh Bachchan
delivers yet another thumping performance. It is so heartening to see the
legendary actor get such meaty roles even at the age of 73. And Bachchan seldom
disappoints. In 2015, he mesmerized us with his remarkable turns in Shamitabh
and Piku. And right at the onset of 2016, Bachchan once again enthralls us with
a multilayered portrayal wherein he goes through a gamut of emotions involving
jest, sarcasm, angst, melancholy, euphoria, irony, and pathos in equal parts. Portraying
the part of a crippled grandmaster on a personal vendetta, he never really
misses a note.
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| Farhan Akhtar and Amitabh Bachchan in Wazir |
Dhar is at a disadvantage
owing to his physical limitations but he possesses a strong will and a sharp
mind and so despite the heavy odds stacked against him, like an adept
grandmaster maneuvering his pieces on a chess board, he must devise a foolproof
strategy to exact revenge on his powerful nemesis.
Akhtar shares some great moments with Bachchan in the film. And, to his credit, he does manage to hold his own against Bachchan save a few of scenes wherein the veteran actor steals away the thunder. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's admiration for Bachchan is well known and it reflects in the strong caricature he has penned down for Bachchan.
Bachchan once again enthralls us with a multilayered portrayal wherein he goes through a gamut of emotions involving jest, sarcasm, angst, melancholy, euphoria, irony, and pathos in equal parts.
Akhtar shares some great moments with Bachchan in the film. And, to his credit, he does manage to hold his own against Bachchan save a few of scenes wherein the veteran actor steals away the thunder. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's admiration for Bachchan is well known and it reflects in the strong caricature he has penned down for Bachchan.
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| Aditi Rao Hydari and Farhan Akhtar share a cozy moment in Wazir |
Overall, Wazir proves to be an engaging cinematic experience elevated by the performances of Bachchan and Akhtar. They get solid backing from the movie's supporting with a special mention of Aditi Rao Hydari who once again proves to be more than mere eye candy. Alas, Wazir's
rather incoherent plot fails to make most of the performances at display! One
can’t help but wonder what the film could have been if not for its weak
screenplay. Nonetheless, Wazir’s performances make it worth a watch. The scenes shot in Delhi and Srinagar are extremely well done. Part thriller,
part character-study, Wazir will certainly entertain the viewers as long as
they don't set their expectations too high. Watch it for the delectable
interplay between Bachchan and Akhtar!
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