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Simply A Masterpiece

Just perfect...

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Welcome to Sajjanpur is from one of the India's most experienced director Shyam Benegal. In times where people go to see well advertised movies, world of glamor and glitz here is a movie which challenges the Bollywood trend of running behind Khans, Roshans, Bachans and heavy budgets. What's distinctive about this movie is simple story telling, exceptional direction, and a team of actors who have lived their character. With a simple village theme the movie talks about a failed novel writer who changes the lives of many characters simply by writing letters on their behalf. He also realizes some of his mistakes and overcomes them. The movie always makes you wonder what's going to happen next. Hindi movie industry would need more movies like this to breed good directors, actors. The movie also light heartedly criticizes Indian politics; it creates some unbelievable twists to the story. The movie is full of fun, energy, simplicity and twist. I would give 10 out of 10 for this movie.

After taking a break from direction for about 7 years, one of my all time favourite directors is back and this time with something different: a satirical comedy. 'Welcome to Sajjanpur' is such a joy to watch. It isn't an out-and-out comedy as there are elements of tragedy but the film feels refreshing and genuine. When most Hindi movies nowadays are set in foreign locations, 'Welcome to Sajjanpur' is set in a fictitious Indian village and it tells the humble story of the inhabitants of that village. I don't recall Benegal ever having made a comedy and here he succeeds greatly. The sharp writing consists of some hilariously witty dialogues, rich and sincere characters and laugh-out-loud situations. I enjoyed all the letter-writing sequences with the colourful characters. Benegal also cleverly presents themes such as politics, 'gay' rights and widow remarriage into the plots. The songs too fit well with the story although the dream sequence filmed on Talpade and Rao in an airplane is awkward.The performances are splendid. Ila Arun and Divya Dutta are awesome as the conflicting mother-daughter duo. Amrita Rao is marvelous as the married village belle. Ravi Kishan finally gets to display his comic talents in a substantial role. Rajeshwari Sachdev is impressive in a small role. She's particularly funny in the scene where her father-in-law asks her to read the letter from Ramkumar. Yashpal Sharma is adequate. Kunal Kapoor thankfully only has a teeny role.And, 'Welcome to Sajjanpur' is confidently carried by Shreyas Talpade, one of the most talented young actors of the current generation. Benegal's previous films indicate that he has an eye for talented actors and he has cleverly cast Talpade in the lead role. The actor delivers a finely balanced and very natural performance.I can safely add 'Welcome to Sajjanpur' to my list of favourite films of the year and so far it is one of the best Hindi films of 2008. If you're looking for an something in the form of good entertainment, innovative storytelling with some interesting themes and good cinema, then this is that movie.

I went to see this movie after hearing some good reviews but still doubtful if it was going to be worth the while. The movie started and I knew I was in for a treat. A must watch if you liked Malgudi days that used to air on Doordarshan long back. The focus of the movie is the innocence floating in the village air but it also makes a statement about the superstitions, corruption and some other prevalent evils, though subtly and in a somewhat comic way. The movie doesn't mean to make a moral statement in any way, just tells a story and leaves it to the educated audience to become aware. The music is sweet and I added it to my play list as soon as I got back. Quite a treat to watch!

Welcome to Sajjanpur was a great movie. I liked Shreyas Talpade and Amrita Rao's acting was fantastic and they fit in the character. The difference between a good and bad movie is how the storyline is. Out here the story line made a difference. The emotions and the passion was really creditable. The dream of becoming a novelist failed. So he had to become a letter writer. But the thoughts and practice which he got by writing letters lead him to a good future, a novelist. I hope Shyam Benegal's movie are going to go ahead. I would tell all the people to go and see this movie. Illa Arun did a good job as a illiterate woman . The movie was quite a comedy and a very soothing movie. Ravi Kishan and Rajeshree made a good couple and had done acting very well.Shyam Benegal has a good knack for comedy. He should produce more movies of comedy and adventure. Shyam Benegal has showed his creative and simple mind through this movie. I would give it one mark less because i did not understand how did Munni bai die when later they showed that she was the minister? but leaving that part WElCOME TO SAJJANPUR was a great movie.