Sanju

Sanju tells you superstars are humans too. They can make bad, even horrible decisions -- like every other human being on earth and we shouldn't be quick to judge them. Rajkumar Hirani, the director has made a hugely entertaining film for the audience. And for his friend Sanjay Dutt, he has given a vehicle to finally tell his version of events and say to his detractors  -- bas ho gaya yaar!

...the film makes you realize that Sanjay Dutt's life is made of flaws. But it's Rajkumar Hirani's skilful direction and Ranbir Kapoor's fine performance which stitches it into a wholesome entertainer with good intentions. After all, there's a crack in everything. Isn't that how the light gets in?

It is not child's play to make a biopic, particularly on someone whose life has been splashed all over the tabloids, in excruciating detail. Given the kind of biopics we have seen in commercial mainstream Bollywood so far, Sanju has definitely raised the bar. Watch Sanju for Ranbir Kapoor, Rajkumar Hirani, the laughs, the tears... in a nutshell, everything.

Sanju entertains, surprises & blows your mind. Ranbir Kapoor stays in the zone & rules it. Vicky Kaushal is going to fly high after this one. Rajkumar Hirani achieves the excellence 5th time in a row!

ou wish Hirani had exhibited more maturity in the script. Somehow, the favourable approach towards Dutt bothers you but the film is so high on entertainment value, energy and brilliant storytelling that the buff in me is satiated and the journalist in me is enraged.

Ranbir covers a wide range of Dutt's changing physicality -- the minutest of details are captured in his shoulders, eyes, frame, voice -- but it's the internalisation of Dutt and the intelligence to know what to highlight and where to hold back that lends candour borderlining on conceit such awe-inspiring authenticity.

Sanju with a special emphasis on the father-son relationship, as well as his bond with his friend Kamli, is a heart-warming tale, honestly told.

Presenting a biopic on a man with so many shades and one who's lived a life of such extremes is a no mean feat. Hirani, in his signature style, takes you through Sanju's remarkable journey with the finesse and commitment it needs. In the film, Sanju's wife says that he's the king of bad choices, and Hirani's idea of making a film on his life has certainly paid off. Yes, there's a lot missing, but even then, this is still an incredible story of a man and a movie star who made massive mistakes, walked through fire, survived it and lived one heck of a life.

Sanju is undoubtedly Ranbir Kapoor's career best performance and will fetch him all the awards and recognition. Don't go looking for a fair and accurate depiction of Dutt's life and you won't be disappointed. Watch it for the sheer entertainment it provides and the unmatched versatility of Ranbir Kapoor.

Hirani, undoubtedly, knows which tale to tell. He knows how to tell it and who to tell it with.

Sanju is not a multiple time watch film but its a definite watch for the sake of mighty performances that you will surely be blown away with.

Though second half gets a tad slow, Hirani holds your interest firmly with an equal dose of humour, emotions and a bit of suspense. After a long time, we have a film with good songs which you can hum even after coming out of the theatre. Sanju is definitely worth your time.

At 161 minutes of screen time, Hirani manages to give Sanju a massive 'jaddoo ki jappi', like no other, and one that will surely win over many hearts. But, does that validate the misgivings of a fallen star? I don't think so.

Some may complain that Sanju makes light of the convicted actor's inglorious misadventures. But if one really hoped for a bittersweet account, we'd watch an Anurag Kashyap.