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Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior Movie Review - Ajay Devgn's Film Is A Treat For The Eye, If Not For The Mind

Tanhaji: the unsung warrior movie review - ajay devgn and saif ali khan are in their elements. kajol gives a great account of herself..

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Cast: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, Sharad Kelkar

Director: Om Raut

Rating: 2.5 stars (out of 5)

A treat for the eye, if not for the mind, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior , co-produced by lead actor Ajay Devgn, is a 3D period biopic that gives historicity a wide berth and pieces together a dramatic enactment of a 17th century Maratha conquest of a strategic fort under the control of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The makers of the film do admit as much in an upfront disclaimer upfront to cover their tracks and assuage any outrage that might be caused by the liberties that they have taken.

The two principal stars of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior , Devgn and Saif Ali Khan, in the guise of a ferocious Rajput fort-keeper who is unquestioningly trusted by Aurangzeb, are in their elements. It is another matter that the warriors that they play are shorn of authenticity.

Neither the hero Tanaji Malusare, an iconic Maratha military general who served Shivaji before he was coronated as the Chhatrapati, nor Udaybhan Singh (Saif Ali Khan), a brutal warrior, is human. The former is a paragon of rectitude and valour, a man so intrepid that he puts his son's wedding on hold to lead the assault on the hill fort of Kondhana. The latter is Devil Incarnate, a ruthless taskmaster who grandly declares that in his darbar pardon isn't an option, only punishment is. As a result, any nuanced portrait of a fierce confrontation is ruled out.

Director Om Raut, making his Hindi-language debut, confuses scale with cinematic finesse. To his credit, however, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is not devoid of visual flourishes. Most of them are a result of the work of the CGI technicians and the 3D cinematography by Japan-born, US-trained Keiko Nakahara. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is impressively mounted and the climactic sequences are first-rate. But too much artifice and too little authenticity is the film's bane.

The storyline, derived from a chapter in the annals of the Maratha Empire and run through a blender devised by a blinkered Bollywood, is simple. The proto-nationalist is Hindu, a pious, God-fearing family man who thinks nothing of putting the empire (equated facilely with nation) before self. The antagonist is Hindu, too, but fights on the side of a Muslim emperor, which makes him worse, a traitor beyond redemption. Udaybhan is a Rajput, but the film makes it a point not to show him as a man who has anything to do with worship and prayer. He is Godless and, therefore, beyond salvation.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior starts with a brief mid-17th century prelude. Tanaji is a boy but he is already a skilled swordsman and fighter. His doting father is impressed no end. The old man dies in battle, leaving his prized scimitar behind with his son. Jump to 1664. Under the treaty of Purandar, Shivaji surrenders 23 of his forts to the Mughals. The ruler's mother, Jijabai (Padmavathi Rao), vows to walk barefoot until Kondhana Fort is wrested back.

Four years on, Shivaji plans an attack on the fort but conceals the information from Tanaji, his most trusted aide, because the latter is preparing for his pre-teen son's wedding back in the village. It is a child marriage, but this is the 1660s, so let's refrain from calling anything into question.

Another warrior in the Maratha court, Chandraji Pisal (Ajinkya Deo), who envies Tanaji's clout, spills the beans when latter accompanied by his wife Savitribai (Kajol) travels to Raigad to extend a wedding invitation to Shivaji. Tanaji confronts Shivaji and requests him to let him lead the assault on Fort Kondhana. The fort first, only then my son's wedding, the general proclaims. Shivaji is forced to acquiesce.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior Movie Review - Kajol is Savitribai, Tanaji's wife

Udaybhan Singh, Aurangzeb's former chief bodyguard, is now in charge of the impregnable fortress that stands atop a steep rocky hill. Here he holds a young widow Kamla (Neha Sharma) captive after dragging her out from her dead husband's pyre, but he does not force her in any way to surrender to his advances. I will wait until your 'no' changes to 'yes', he says. Udaybhan is an evil man but here we have him performing two acts of surprising 'nobility': not only does he prevent a Rajput woman from committing Sati , he also decides that consent matters.

But that facet of the villain's personality is drowned out in the portrayal of an evil man who chops off an elephant's trunk, pushes a cowering guard over a precipice for a minor lapse and slaughters his adversaries without batting an eyelid. Saif's Udaybhan is Ranveer Singh's Alauddin Khilji revisited. In one scene, he feasts on a crocodile being slow-roasted on fire, which is meant to underline how perverse the man is.

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The impulse to project Tanaji Malusare as a morally infallible man wedded to the cause of swaraj is easy to understand in the light of the glut of the Hindu-Muslim binary-pushing historical sagas that a segment of Bollywood is so in thrall of these days.

The emphasis on the colour bhagwa (saffron), too, is understandable - that was the colour of the Maratha confederacy's flag - but the constant reference to the adversaries of the Marathas as shaitaan (devil) and darinda (beast of prey) only serves to further a simplistic narrative that ignores the historical realities that obtained in this vast, diverse land of ours 350 years ago.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior , written by long-time Sanjay Leela Bhansali collaborator Prakash Kapadia with Om Raut, foists a terribly dull voice-over on the audience to guide it through a distorted history lesson. The best that it can manage, by way of an introduction, are cliched lines to the effect that in the mid-17th century India was a " sone ki chidiya " grievously wounded by a wave of invasions. Come up with something new, for god's sake!

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On the positive side, for a swords-and-spears costume drama, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is pretty crisp. The performances breathe some life into the proceedings when the show threatens to turn overly stuffy. While Devgn and Khan deliver some neat blows on the way to the final face-off, the supporting cast members, notably Sharad Kelkar as Shivaji, Luke Kenny as Aurangzeb and, of course, Kajol, give a great account of themselves.

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Tanhaji movie review: A simplistic, dressed-up slice of the past

Tanhaji movie review: i enjoyed saif ali khan’s maniacal bad guy, which comes off as yet another variant (ranveer singh, sanjay dutt) of the flesh-devouring, diabolical, ruthless enemy that bollywood currently delights in..

Tanhaji movie cast: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, Sharad Kelkar, Luke Kenny Tanhaji movie director: Om Raut Tanhaji movie rating: 2 stars

Somewhere in central India in the mid-17th century, the only force that is holding up the advancing soldiers of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, are the mighty Marathas.

Maratha valour has always been in vogue, but suddenly it seems unstoppable. Last month, Ashutosh Gowariker’s Panipat had the rousing battle cry of ‘har har Mahadev’ ringing across the screen; Tanhaji treads the same paths, more or less, only with a heavier-weight trio in the lead: Devgn as the all-good, valiant Tanhaji Malusare, Kajol as his dutiful, beautiful wife Savitribai, and Khan as the all-bad, utterly villainous Udaybhan Rathod.

There’s a lot of thunderous speechifying combined with thundering hooves, as befits an epic which toplines a historical figure who was chiefly a warrior. The opening credits tell us that eminent historians were consultants for this resurrection of the hitherto ‘unsung’ Tanhaji, to give him his rightful place in the pantheon of Maratha braves.

With this caveat out of the way, the film is free to pile up the songs and dances and non-stop action sequences, always circling back to heavy dialogues about the sanctity of the ‘bhagwaa dhwaj’ and ‘desh prem’, just in case we are in danger of forgetting the kind of film we are watching.

By now, we are so steeped in Bollywood’s patriots re-creating paeans to our glorious past, that to even bring up the fact that the bad guys are your Muslim ‘outsiders’, seems to belabour the point. For this film, it’s simple; either you are on our side, or theirs.

Things start hotting up when the ambitious Aurangzeb (Kenny, adorned in heavy brocade) appoints the ‘wafaadar’ Udaybhan as his man in the Deccan. Shivaji (Kelkar, nailing the look) counters with his main man Tanhaji, and we are set. Except we never know just who Udaybhan is, where he comes from. We don’t know why his loyalties lie with the Mughals. None of these niceties bother Udaybhan, as he goes about vamping it up with great zest, cleaving through body parts, slavering over an imprisoned young woman (who is she? Where does she come from?), and chomping into braised crocodile meat. Yes, that’s right.

Given the times we are in, as long as we get an array of costumery, and our noble ancestors rattling their sabres, flag-waving period films will get audiences. Or will they? Whatever happened to provenance? I enjoyed Saif’s maniacal bad guy, which comes off as yet another variant ( Ranveer Singh , Sanjay Dutt ) of the flesh-devouring, diabolical, ruthless enemy that Bollywood currently delights in. Devgn and Kajol have a couple of soft moments.

And then there’s the kinetic climax, all strategy and battle and CGI. Scores of soldiers are shown scaling impossibly steep cliff-sides, and running into a rain of bows-and-arrows; Tanhaji himself races towards certain doom, but also victory, and the ‘maukaparast darinda’ is handed out an end with a bang.

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Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior has its great moments, as well as its flaws, but the overall impact of the film is not the propaganda we were expecting.

Full Review | Oct 16, 2023

On the positive side, for a swords-and-spears costume drama, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is pretty crisp.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Jul 14, 2020

Just the film for those who long for a simplistic, dressed-up slice of the past.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jan 14, 2020

The movie is pretty predictable, I saw similar movies last year with the same formula...

Full Review | Jan 14, 2020

A well-made propaganda vehicle is far more dangerous than a mediocre one with zero tact.

Full Review | Jan 11, 2020

Om Raut immerses you in a quick-paced adventure that skillfully combines spectacle, nationalism and hyper-masculinity...

Superior performances, powerful action, visual impact, and most of all, it unfolds a story from the pages of history that deserved to be told, with just this kind of intensity, passion and vigour.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 11, 2020

Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan's film is a complete package. It's magnificent, high on visual effects and has powerful action backed by rock solid performances.

A historical that kicks off well, flounders in the middle and then serves some good punches in the climax...

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is a total paisa vasool product for all action fans.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jan 11, 2020

Solid performances underpin the heroics. Ajay Devgn is perfectly cast as the monomaniacal Tanhaji who leaps first and asks questions later.

Despite the broad strokes that it adopts, Tanhaji is surprisingly fun in the same way as watching your drunk friend make a fool of himself: You enjoy the mess despite yourself.

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• overall production team; it's one of those rare movies at least in Bollywood where the team as a whole were coherent and synchronized well together. The background scores are amazing and top of these line. Sound mixing,video editing, vfx, all the technical team were fantastic except some very few scenes. The screenplay is commendable, engaging and thrilling. I must say, the finale is one of the best execution in Bollywood. I don't have a name that matched its scale and energy.And hats off to the director who , with his balanced vision and narrative, made sure the overall execution is gratifying.
• casts; Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan were stellar and fantastic in their portrayal of their characters,both equally captivating and superb. The supporting casts were good. This is maybe the first movie where Ajay and Kajol's role justified each other, and I am glad to see the beautiful pairing.
• it's based on real history; since it is based on real history and said from the perspective of the Marathas, there are chances of distortions. I heard few news that some of the movie is glorified. However, as a movie goer and as a movie, it's entertaining movie, with or without its flaws.
• considering the scale of the movie, some works could have been done better in areas of editing, sound mixing and some vfx. Also considering the quality of the technical aspect of the industry overall, it's a very satisfying watch.

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Movie Review - Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior Devesh Sharma, April 4, 2020

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critic's rating:  3.5/5 Maratha pride revisited Kondhana Fort was of strategic importance to Aurangzeb as from there he could keep an eye over the whole South region. Shivaji had to cede the fort following the treaty of Purandar and was desperate to get it back. His trusted sardar Tanhaji Malusare along with his band of diehard soldiers captured the fort by climbing over seemingly impregnable walls and defeated the Rajput commander Udaybhan who was kept in charge of the fort by Aurangzeb. Tanhaji lost his life gaining the objective and the fort was renamed as Sinhagad in his memory by Shivaji as he had fought like a lion. This heroic tale had been brought to light in the film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior directed by Om Raut. Tanhaji's heroics have now become the stuff of legend and he is seen the epitome of valour in Maharashtra's folklore. The film has been made with that sentiment in mind. Hence, the production values rival those of the Baahubali films to provide a larger-than-life quality to the legend. The grand scale of this war drama, the creatively crafted battle scenes, the edge-of-the-seat climbing shots or the final confrontation between Tanhaji and Udaybhan are all designed to take your breath away. You know most of it is CGI but you still willingly suspend disbelief because what's been offered to you is hugely enjoyable indeed. A disclaimer before the beginning of the film states that it doesn't vouch for historical accuracy so don't go into looking for facts here. The film does bring up the point that Hindus were striking a blow against the Muslims but the jingoism has thankfully been subdued. It's not just a plain war drama but delves into different kinds of intrigues as well, telling you that behind-the-scenes mechanisms were often instrumental in producing a positive outcome. A good action film needs an emotional core as well to rise above the kicks and punches. Tanhaji was in the process of getting his son married when he took on this suicide mission of sorts and hence his scenes with his wife and kid as well as his king bring alive the poignancy of it all. It's not just Tanhaji who is given a backstory. His antagonist Udaybhan is given one as well. While Tanhaji is the white knight, standing for all things good, then Udaybhan is the grey knight, choosing both fair and unfair means to get ahead. Both are brave, but Udaybhan is ruthless and cunning and that's what makes his character more interesting. Saif Ali Khan, who plays Udaybhan, has picked up on the fact and has run with it. One can see he's having a lot of fun playing a slightly unhinged character having a set of quirks. Ajay Devgn, in contrast, plays the straight-laced hero. He brings to life Tanhaji's intensity, his devotion to Shivaji and his undying love for his motherland with utmost conviction. The film would have fallen flat if Ajay had faltered in his portrayal but he's as rock solid as the hills he climbs. Kajol plays Tanhaji's wife Savitri and their scenes together are effortless indeed. Our younger lot of actors sure can pick up some pointers watching them. Sharad Kelkar brings the gravitas of Shivaji Maharaj through his performance and is as solid and dependable as ever. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is a total paisa vasool product for all action fans. It's rumoured that Ajay Devgn is going to produce a series of films celebrating unsung heroes. So be prepared for more of the same. He has reinvented himself time and again and looks like playing a historical warrior is going to be a big part of his legacy.

Trailer : Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

Harshada rege, january 9, 2020, 7:30 pm ist.

'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' Story: The film traces the life of the fierce Maratha warrior, Tanhaji Malusare, who was one of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s closest aides and a military leader. It focuses on the famous Battle of Sinhagad (February 4, 1670), which saw Tanhaji take on Udaybhan, a Rajput who fought for Aurangzeb against the Marathas. 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' Review: Under the Treaty of Purandar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Sharad Kelkar) surrendered 23 forts to Aurangzeb (Luke Kenny), including the Kondhana (now called Sinhagad), which was of strategic importance. Rajmata Jijabai (Padmavati Rao) swore that she would walk bare feet till the fort is recaptured by the Marathas. Four years later, Aurangzeb sends Udaybhan (Saif Ali Khan) with a huge army and a massive canon called 'naagin', to ensure that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj cannot reclaim the fort. While Shivaji Maharaj plans a campaign, he doesn't want to send his trusted lieutenant and dear friend, Subedar Tanhaji Malusare on the battlefield, as the latter's son is about to get married. When Tanhaji gets to know of the 'mohim' (campaign), he implores Shivaji Maharaj to give him an opportunity to win Kondhana. His wife, Savitribai (Kajol) proves to be his silent strength. Despite the evil intentions of some like Pisal (Ajinkya Deo), Tanhaji manages to make inroads into the fort that is considered impregnable. A fierce battle ensues where Tanhaji fights the deadly Udaybhan. While the story is known, several creative liberties have been taken to capture the attention of the audience. Ajay Devgn is in top form playing the braveheart Maratha warrior, Tanhaji, with all his might. He powers through with subtlety and restraint while keeping the patriotic passion high at all times. Kajol as Tanhaji’s strong and supportive wife, Savitribai, makes her limited screen time count with a convincing performance. Saif as Udaybhan overpowers; he brings out the brutality and devilish streak of his character with finesse and ferocity. In some moments of his evil madness, he actually adds a tinge of humour to the scene, while breaking into a sinister laugh himself. This is one of Saif’s most outstanding performances. Another high point of the film is the casting of the key characters. Sharad Kelkar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj looks the part and brings the required gravitas to the part of the warrior-king. Director Om Raut shows a flair for storytelling in his debut Hindi movie. He maintains a firm grip on the film and balances the emotions and drama with tact. The 'ghorpad' (monitor lizard) angle, which is disputed by historians, has been given a twist in the movie. There is generous use of CGI, which is merged seamlessly in the narrative. It helps mount the film on a scale that it needed to create a solid impact. The action — and there is obviously a lot of sword fighting, slicing, dicing — is designed (by action director Ramazan Bulut) and shot skillfully and aesthetically and is a visual treat. While the film didn't really need to be made in 3D format, some scenes do stand out. 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' scores on various counts — superior performances, powerful action, visual impact, and most of all, it unfolds a story from the pages of history that deserved to be told, with just this kind of intensity, passion and vigour.

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