"G" umnaami Bengali Movie Review #BlogchatterA2Z

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Kadam kadam badhaye ja, 

Khushi ke geet gaye ja

Ye zindagi hai kaum ki

Tu kaum pe lutaye ja


These powerful lines served as the anthem for the Azad Hind Fauj, which was formed by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Bose, a courageous leader, took the bold step of creating an entire army to fight against British rule. His supporters affectionately called him "Netaji," which means "Respected Leader." Today, I pay homage to this great leader, who envisioned a strong and independent India, by reviewing the film "Gumnami," on the 7th day of #BlogchatterA2Z, which is  directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Srijit Mukherji.

Synopsis

The film begins with a crucial meeting in 1945 between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, and Jawaharlal Nehru. During this meeting, Bose resigned as President of the Indian National Congress. He was unwilling to follow the path of non-violence because he had a deep distrust of the British, reminding Gandhi of the numerous occasions on which they had broken their promises. Bose's movement had the support of the Indian National Army, but he needed to relocate to Singapore to continue his operations with his forces. Tragically, on August 17, 1945, shortly after his flight took off from Taihuku Airdrome in Taipei following a successful meeting, the plane crashed. His trusted general, Rehman, was by his side during those final moments.

Currently, a young journalist named Chandrachur Dhar, who works for India Times, has been assigned to write a detailed report on the mysterious death of Netaji. Dhar, who views Netaji's heroic deeds as overhyped, is initially reluctant and takes the subject lightly. However, his dedication to his work drives him to isolate himself from the outside world during his extensive research for the report. This, in turn, strains his relationship with his wife, ultimately leading to their divorce. As Dhar delves deeper into his research, he uncovers significant facts and shocking revelations about the great leader, particularly surrounding his death. Consequently, the 3rd Commission, known as Mission Netaji, was formed to investigate these matters.

Review and Synopsis

"Gumnaami"is a captivating investigative thriller that offers groundbreaking revelations about Netaji's plans, his death, and his return to India as Gumnaami Baba. I’ll review the film without disclosing key findings, as it truly deserves to be watched.

In terms of performance, I found Prasenjit Chatterji's portrayal somewhat stiff, perhaps due to the prosthetic makeup used to alter his facial features. On the other hand, Anirban Bhattacharya's performance as Dhar is quite convincing. His character's transformation from initial reluctance regarding the case to obsession and ultimately complete possession is intriguing.

The film does have its flaws; some segments featuring Japanese conversations feel overly prolonged. It would have been beneficial to include subtitles. Additionally, the close-up of the prosthetic makeup appears to look rather artificial.

Overall, the film is presented as a factual report regarding Netaji's death, with flashbacks shown in black and white. 



Release, Cast, Characters

The film was released in 2019.

Cast

Prasenjit Chatterji as Netaji/Gumnaami Baba

Anirban Bhattacharya as Chandrachur Dhar

Tanusree Chakraborty as Ronita Dhar


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