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'Patna Shuklla' On Disney+ Hotstar Movie Review: Raveena Tandon Is The Backbone In This Well-Directed Eye-Opening Legal Drama

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3.5 / 5

Starring Raveena Tandon, 'Patna Shuklla' is now available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar. Is this legal courtroom drama worth watching, or should you choose to skip it? Read the full review to find out.

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Disney+ Hotstar has a stellar line-up for this year바카라™s releases, and one of the most-anticipated movies was 바카라˜Patna Shuklla.바카라™ Through its trailer alone, the movie poised to take viewers on a unique journey, set to be an eye-opener while unveiling the harsh realities behind the scenes of the education system. Starring Raveena Tandon and the late Satish Kaushik, the film has been helmed by Vivek Budakoti and produced by Arbaaz Khan Productions. So, here바카라™s all you need to know about this courtroom drama.

바카라˜Patna Shuklla바카라™: Story

Tanvi Shukla (Raveena Tandon) is a small-time lawyer from a typical middle-class family, handling minor cases that can be easily resolved outside of court. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she decides to take on a case that challenges the entire education system. Rinki Kumari (Anushka Kaushik) is a third-year BSc student who discovers that her exam results show she has failed, despite believing she had performed well enough to pass. Convinced that her roll number was switched with someone else바카라™s, Rinki takes legal action against the university to have her final paper re-checked. To complicate the matter further, the person who is on the other side of Rinki is Raghubir Singh (Jatin Goswami), a candidate in the upcoming elections. As politics and influential figures become involved, Tanvi Shukla finds herself caught in the crossfire, affecting her personal life.

Will Rinki succeed in getting what she wants, or will she be failed by the justice system? That바카라™s what 바카라˜Patna Shuklla바카라™ highlights 바카라“ the penetrating issue of education scams involving roll numbers, which can have a negative impact on the futures of countless students, while also shedding light on how corruption and power can take over and snatch what people have worked hard for.

바카라˜Patna Shuklla바카라™: Performances

Raveena Tandon as Tanvi Shukla is the main protagonist of the story. I believe she was the perfect choice for the role. She has breathed life into her character as a determined lawyer while also being a down-to-earth homemaker. The way she has juggled her professional and personal life and maintained an outstanding work-life balance is done beautifully. As for Anushka Kaushik as Rinki Kumari, while her dialogue delivery was outstanding, her body language felt a bit loose. There seemed to be a lack of expressions for someone who바카라™s seen portraying a person who has been wronged.

It바카라™s always a sight for sore eyes to see Satish Kaushik gracing the screens. One of the most captivating factors for anyone to watch 바카라˜Patna Shuklla바카라™ would be him, as it바카라™s one of the last movies he shot for before his unexpected demise. There are absolutely no words to describe how he balances his humour as well as his skills to pay attention-to-detail. His peculiar character as the Judge has brought out some of the chuckling moments in the movie.

But it바카라™s Manav Vij as Tanvi바카라™s husband, Siddharth Shukla, and Raju Kher as Tanvi바카라™s father, JP Sharma, that have caught my attention. The way their characters have expressed their support and love for Tanvi has been nothing short of heart-warming. Their nonchalant expressions have only exuded sincerity, and they are the only two people you can relate to the most as a viewer.

Chandan Roy Sanyal as Neelkanth Mishra was pretty decent. There were no standout moments for him. For someone who is shown as this top-class lawyer fighting a case in a district court, he lacked the overconfidence needed; his way of delivering his lines didn바카라™t seem up to the mark. If anything, he was just a case of a poorly written character. On the other hand, Jatin Goswami as Raghubir Singh was fantastic. He brought with him a certain quality of madness that made his character the dominant factor every time he appeared. His body language and how shrewdly he does 바카라˜illegal things legally바카라™ will make you question if that바카라™s how higher official authorities truly function.

바카라˜Patna Shuklla바카라™: Script, Direction & Technical Aspects

The story of 바카라˜Patna Shuklla바카라™ is deeply rooted in the education system and can be a film that one can relate to very easily. While at certain points some characters seemed weakly written, it바카라™s the final work that overshadows it all. What also caught my eye was how well Raveena Tandon바카라™s character has been written 바카라“ a middle-class woman who바카라™s not given the respect that바카라™s due as a professional. Overall, Vivek Budakoti, Sameer Arora, and Farid Khan have worked their magic on the film.

The vision Vivek Budakoti had as a director has been brought to life with this film. The way the entire story has been told and executed is bound to keep the viewers glued until the end. There have been many films based on the education system and how it바카라™s flawed. But, what makes this film stand out is its engaging plot and unique storyline. Budakoti, as a director and co-writer, has succeeded in making an impact on the minds of the viewers.

From the first scene itself, viewers are instantly transported to the middle-class setting of the film. Neha Parti Matiyani has adeptly captured the essence of the film through her camera바카라™s lens. The surroundings 바카라“ be it the courthouse, Tanvi Shukla바카라™s house, or even the streets of the small town 바카라“ everything has been shown meticulously. Some scenes are colour graded, wherein warm hues have been used to enhance the visual appeal. The way the camera has been panned to showcase each and every character with no foul movements is also commendable, and with the use of this very camera setting, there바카라™s a real feel of being inside the courtroom as well.

This has been enhanced by the editing done by Vini Raj. The movie doesn바카라™t have abrupt cuts; however, there are a few seconds of black screens here and there, but those can be easily ignored. While the idea of making this into a movie and covering the story in a timeframe that will not bore the audience was good, with its chilling plot, it could have easily been turned into a mini-series of, let바카라™s say, four episodes. As far as the music is concerned, Samuel and Akanksha바카라™s compositions haven바카라™t really left an impact, nor have they enhanced the story in any way, in my opinion.

바카라˜Patna Shuklla바카라™: Cast & Crew

Director: Vivek Budakoti

Cast: Raveena Tandon, Anushka Kaushik, Manav Vij, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Jatin Goswami, Raju Kher, Satish Kaushik

Available On: Disney+ Hotstar

Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes

Premiere Date: March 29, 2024

Genre: Legal Drama

Language: Hindi

바카라˜Patna Shuklla바카라™: Can Kids Watch It?

Yes.

Outlook바카라™s Verdict

바카라˜Patna Shuklla바카라™ has everything: politics, drama, familial relations, light-hearted humour, a bit of truth, as well as a huge plot twist that I frankly did not see coming. At its core, the movie is really just about two strong-willed women who want to fight for the right cause. It바카라™s a perfect slice of life watch. I바카라™d easily categorize this film as a must-watch, as it does have the potential to spark necessary discussions.

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