By Murtaza Ali Khan
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Muavza is a satirical comedy
directed by Girish Juneja. The film stars Annu Kapoor, Akhilendra Mishra, and Pankaj
Berry in the pivotal roles. The film presents the story of the nouveau riche of
Delhi told through the microcosm of a section of the Gujjar community. Over the
last couple of decades Delhi has been undergoing a constant expansion,
engulfing neighboring villages and suburban settlements. This has led to a
soaring rise in property rates; even barren patches of lands are suddenly
valued in millions. Muavza brings to the fore the dramatic changes that this
has brought to the lifestyles of the hitherto poor landowners.
One of the keys themes in
Muavza is profligacy. Serendipitous wealth can often lead to wastage of
resources. Annu Kapoor plays a character called ‘Bechu Bhai’ in the film. Here
is a shrewd opportunist who is always looking to bilk the nouveau riche, who,
in a bid to perpetuate their newly earned reputation, are easily fooled. Muavza
is a reminder that newly gained fortune if not put to good use can quickly slip
away, leading to disasters. In words
of Kapoor himself, “The movie is small but it was the true effort of the
team to bring in light a very serious and sensitive issue. There is also a
teaching in this film that when you get the Muavza then you should stay away
from people like Bechu Bhai so that your money stays safe.”
Muavza is driven by the brilliant
performances of Annu Kapoor and Akhilendra Mishra with each bringing a certain
complexity to their respective characters. As a matter of fact, the best scenes
in the movie are those which feature exchanges between the two veteran actors. Mishra
is at his best in the scenes that depict authority and command and Kapoor
provides him with the perfect foil. Credit also goes to Pankaj Berry for his
multilayered portrayal. There is a hilarious scene wherein his character gets
trashed by the village women while being in an inebriated state. The rest of
the actors do well to support them but ultimately the film revolves around the
trio.
Overall, Muavza is an
engaging film about people blinded by the lust for money and power. The film is
made special by a screenplay that’s laced with wry wit and humor. The
reassuring presence of thespians like Kapoor and Mishra is a real icing on the
cake. However, the film suffers from predictability as well as poor pacing. A slightly
tighter editing would have greatly benefited the movie. But despite its
weaknesses, Muavza succeeds in making a strong point about an important issue
that needs our attention. And it does so in an entertaining manner and without
being too preachy.
Rating: 7/10
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Rating: 7/10
Readers, please feel free to share your opinion by leaving your comments. As always your valuable thoughts are highly appreciated!
Muavza (2017) - Official Trailer (YouTube)
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