INDEX

NAME: - JATIN GARG

COURSE: - BCOM HONS IN
ACCOUNTING
BRANCH: - COMMERCE AND
MANAGEMENT
TOPIC: - REVIEW ON RECENTLY
WATCHED MOVIE
GUIDED BY: - RAJLAXMI MAM
SESSION: - 2023-2024

INTRODUCTION: -
Based on real life of captain Vikram Batra who was
an officer of the Indian Army, awarded with the
Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest and most
prestigious award for valour for his actions during
1999 Kargil war.
REVIEW: -
The recently movie I watched is “SHERSHAAH”. It is a biographical war film. And
I personally found Shershaah to be an incredibly powerful and emotional film.
The movie beautifully captures the bravery and sacrifice of Captain Vikram
Batra, and it left a lasting impact on me. The performances in Shershaah were
exceptional, especially Sidharth Malhotra's portrayal of Captain Vikram Batra.
He brought so much depth and authenticity to the character, making it easy to
connect with his journey. Kiara Advani also delivered a heartfelt performance
as Dimple, adding a touch of romance and emotion to the story.

The film's direction by Vishnuvardhan was top-notch. He skilfully balanced the

intense war sequences with the tender moments, creating a well-rounded
cinematic experience. The cinematography and visual effects were also
impressive, immersing the audience in the war zones and capturing the
essence of the story. One aspect that stood out to me was the screenplay. The
narrative was engaging, and the pacing kept me hooked throughout the movie.
The film effectively showcased the challenges faced by Captain Vikram Batra
and the brave soldiers, highlighting their courage and determination.

Moreover, the movie's emotional impact cannot be overlooked. It beautifully

portrays the sacrifices made by our soldiers, reminding us of their unwavering
dedication and love for the country. It's a tribute to the real-life hero, Captain
Vikram Batra, and all the brave soldiers who protect our nation.
Shershaah is an absolute gem of a movie! It's a gripping and emotional tale
that pays tribute to the real-life hero, Captain Vikram Batra. The performances
by Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani were outstanding, and they brought so
much depth to their characters. The direction by Vishnuvardhan was on point,
and the visuals were stunning.

The film beautifully captures the bravery and sacrifices made by our soldiers,
and it left a lasting impact on me. The screenplay kept me engaged
throughout, and the pacing was just right. I was truly inspired by the story and
felt a sense of gratitude towards our soldiers.
The Kargil conflict – the toughest mountain warfare ever. Fought at a dizzying altitude of
17,000 feet, this historic war had a lot at stake. The Pakistani troops had infiltrated into the
Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC), disguised as Kashmiri militants. The skirmishes
quickly escalated into a full-blown war that also chalked the journey of a soldier from
Lieutenant to Captain for his absolute dare-devilry and patriotic spirit to unfurl the tricolour
at the highest point of conflict. Even if that meant laying down his own life for the cause.

But before we get there, director Vishnu Varadhan and his writer Sandeep Srivastava take
it slow. So, we are taken right back to a childhood sequence of Captain Vikram Batra
(Sidharth Malhotra) and shown his growing up years, finding the love of his life Dimple
Cheema (Kiara Advani), before he is finally posted at the 13 JAK Rifles as a Lieutenant.
While this build-up depicts the character’s journey, it doesn’t do so very sharply to merit so
much screentime. In fact, most of the times, Kiara Advani’s track and the romantic songs
featuring her, feel like a distraction from the heavy-duty subject at hand. This also impacts
the pace of the film that suffers from a slow first half.

Of course, director Vishnu Varadhan had a mammoth task of doing justice to the copious
amounts of data and milestones from the Kargil war, but the bulk of it is dealt with, in the
second half. Sidharth Malhotra shines in the war scenes and his performance evolves
through the film. His earnest efforts to recreate the aura of his character’s larger-than-life
persona shows on screen and this is one of his better performances. Kiara Advani looks
her part as a resolute Sardarni, who loves her man with all her heart. But she doesn’t have
much scope to perform.

Shiv Pundit is very aptly cast as Captain Sanjeev Jamwal, who is tough on the outside, but
emotional from within. Nikitin Dheer is impressive as the cheerful Major Ajay Singh Jasrotia
and so is Shafat Figaro as the straight talking Col. Yogesh Kumar Joshi. Together, these
men make for an able team that you will root for, at all times. Among the many other
character actors, there are a few stereotypes and clichés too, especially on the Pakistani
side.

The film’s overall tone is obviously high on patriotism. Many combat scenes don’t reflect the
large canvas that the film is set up on, perhaps more deserving of a big screen experience.
Yet, as an industry, Bollywood has seldom churned out epic war films that have been
critically and commercially acclaimed. By those standards, ‘Shershaah’ ranks high than
most of the recent war dramas and tells an inspiring story that needs to be told.

The source material of this film is so strong that it is bound to grip you once the men in
uniform take it upon themselves to drive out the enemy and reclaim our land. ‘Shershaah’s
biggest victory is its effort to recreate one of the most important chapters of our recent
history with characters, who lead the way to a rousing climax.

CONCLUSION
Overall, Shershaah is a must-watch film that combines action, emotion, and
patriotism. It tells a powerful story that will leave you inspired and grateful for
the sacrifices made by our soldiers. I highly recommend giving it a watch, Riya!
Let me know if you have any specific questions about the movie or if there's
anything else you'd like to discuss.

INTRODUCTION OF RECENTLY READ

BOOK: -
Name of the book: The Blue Umbrella
Author: Ruskin Bond
Originally Published: 1974
Genre: Fiction language
English characters: Binya (main
character)
Biju: Binya’s Brother
Ram Bharosa: The Shopkeeper
Raja Ram: Worker in shop

INTRODUCTION: -
The Blue umbrella is a story about A girl named Binya from the mountains of
Himachal who falls in love with the blue coloured umbrella she gets the blue
umbrella in exchange for her lucky leopard’s clove pendant from a tourist. The
umbrella was so beautiful that everyone in the village admired it as well as was
jealous at Binya who own it specially the shopkeeper Rambha Rosa the story
has multiple emotions including materialistic, love, jealousy, self-satisfaction.

Message:
This story gives us message that the blue umbrella gives the important
message of humanity kindness and the consequences of jealousy and envy.
My review:
Is that I like this story very much I like the simple writing style of the author for
the story is a simple and short but it explores the themes of kindness and
forgiveness in world that is full of selfishness and envy. One day while herding
her two cows back home, she stumbles upon some city people
enjoying the picnic in the valley. She is enthralled to see them well-
groomed and rich. She craves to be one like them and among many
other things of their, a blue frilly umbrella catches her attention. She
begins craving for it. On the other hand, the city people get attracted
by her innocent beauty and the pendant in her neck. The pendant
consists of leopard’s claw – which is considered a mascot widely in
the hills. Binya trades her pendant off with the blue umbrella. The blue
umbrella is so much beautiful that soon it becomes a topic of
conversation for villagers and children adore her umbrella so much
that every time they feel like to touch or hold it. Binya is on seventh
heaven and rarely closes it because she believes it looks charming
when it is opened.

Ram Bharosa runs a small shop where he sells food items, grocery,
and soft drinks without a refrigerator. He is so much envied by the
umbrella that he decides to own it at any condition. So, he extends a
proposal for buying the umbrella from Binya. But she refuses the
offer. The refusal turns him off. Very soon, he hires a boy from the
neighbouring village to work at his shop. The boy being loyal to him
steals the umbrella from Binya when she is out in the jungle collecting
porcupines’ quills.

Ironically, the boy is caught by Biju. When the boy reveals Ram
Bharosa’s name behind the stealing, the villagers ostracize him and
also stop visiting his shop. As a result, Ram Bharosa suffers a loss
and his livelihood comes on the verge of end.

Binya feels sad about Ram Bharosa’s situation and she reproaches
herself for his suffering. Next, she donates her umbrella to Ram
Bharosa. In return, Ram gifts her pendant with a bear’s claw in it,
which is considered even luckier than of leopard’s.
The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond is a children’s book. The story is
short and simple but elegantly touches the core aspect of humanity -
kindness. Through Binya Ruskin instils a sense of kindness among
children. It is an amazing read for all.

CONCLUSION:
Overall, this book is a wonderful read I highly recommend it for both kids and
adult. The Blue Umbrella follows the simple story of Binya, a mountain girl who
chances upon the chances of Blue Umbrella and get it for herself in exchange
of her lucky charm. The entire village becomes envious of Blue Umbrella
including the shopkeeper who tries to buy umbrella from Binya.