Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan (named after the late PM’s popular slogan) is merely a textbook representation of the iconic leader’s life, which probably caters to kids under the age of 10. A school play could be more effective than this.

If you are a Lal Bahadur Shastri fan and revere history, don’t waste your sentiments on this film. A primary school skit is put together with more finesse.

Usually, if anyone dares to criticize the craft behind ‘well-intentioned tributes’, the perpetrator’s lack of patriotism and respect is invoked. However, today I am fighting for freedom: from mediocrity, and from oppression in cinema halls.