There can be many reasons for liking or not liking something, especially a piece of art, like cinema. The two which can easily be pointed out are relatability of the milieu, incidents, characters, etc. and the impression or the impact. "Masaan", to me, gave enough of both. The essence of the Hindi heartland is so captivating and evocative that you are literally transported to the place in every single frame of the film. Talking of "Masaan" without talking about Banaras would be like separating the mother and the child. By saying Hindi heartland, I selfishly wanted to be a part of that mesmerizing world which is as charming as it is ironically poignant. Anybody who has been brought up in that region (parts of UP and Bihar) would take great pride in claiming the premise and soul of the cinema to be something of his own. But what sets Masaan apart is the universality of the theme. It easily traverses the distance, reaches out to your heart and soul taking those short little steps on the Ganga ghat of kashi and transcends only to leave you with yourself. It is like meditation bringing you closest to yourself with utmost awareness.
This deeply affecting tale is the one not only about the inevitability of death but also the omniscience of life held by that fine thread of time, the time that we all spend living, trying, failing, and yearning. It is as much heart-breaking as it is solacing exploring the gamut of emotions in those 100 odd minutes. There is every chance that it might leave you in a state of trance as it did it to me, not letting you out to look back what are the technicalities and other details behind this fine piece of cinema.
The subtlety is adeptly woven around the spectacle of banaras and allahabad with endearingly captured details. That "Thakur Prasad Calendar" or the "Power" shoes, those little things will make you feel at home while the message is to "Fly away solo".
The voice of the film; the score, dialogues and the brilliant photography say much more than you could hear. No wonder, poetry is one of the many beautiful characters of the film. Kabir is etched on the soul of "Masaan" and goes beyond, thanks to the writer and the director. It takes one to know one, and trust me a lot of people would love to say that after indulging and engrossing in Masaan.
The actors are fabulous and they had to be as the characterization clearly looks to be the precedence which is evident. The film is the hero supported by these brilliant people around who have immportalised "Masaan". That one scene doesn't leave me for a second when Deepak takes a plunge only to rise to an epiphany. There couldn't have been a better song; mann kastoori jag dastoori re...
Life is boundless and endless are it's ways, talking about "Masaan" can't be brought to justice on this blog. Live through it, you will know it...
"Masaan" is to Cinema, what Kabir was to Banaras... Both gave life and meaning to each other only to remain forever...
This deeply affecting tale is the one not only about the inevitability of death but also the omniscience of life held by that fine thread of time, the time that we all spend living, trying, failing, and yearning. It is as much heart-breaking as it is solacing exploring the gamut of emotions in those 100 odd minutes. There is every chance that it might leave you in a state of trance as it did it to me, not letting you out to look back what are the technicalities and other details behind this fine piece of cinema.
The subtlety is adeptly woven around the spectacle of banaras and allahabad with endearingly captured details. That "Thakur Prasad Calendar" or the "Power" shoes, those little things will make you feel at home while the message is to "Fly away solo".
The voice of the film; the score, dialogues and the brilliant photography say much more than you could hear. No wonder, poetry is one of the many beautiful characters of the film. Kabir is etched on the soul of "Masaan" and goes beyond, thanks to the writer and the director. It takes one to know one, and trust me a lot of people would love to say that after indulging and engrossing in Masaan.
The actors are fabulous and they had to be as the characterization clearly looks to be the precedence which is evident. The film is the hero supported by these brilliant people around who have immportalised "Masaan". That one scene doesn't leave me for a second when Deepak takes a plunge only to rise to an epiphany. There couldn't have been a better song; mann kastoori jag dastoori re...
Life is boundless and endless are it's ways, talking about "Masaan" can't be brought to justice on this blog. Live through it, you will know it...
"Masaan" is to Cinema, what Kabir was to Banaras... Both gave life and meaning to each other only to remain forever...
