Review of Film MISSION MANGAL |
India space fantasy `Mission Mangal` hit the theatres on Thursday. Based on Space Research Organisation`s Mission Mars project, the 2014 Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), more popularly called the Mangalyaan Mission. Against all odds, India became the first country in the world to break many space and Earth barriers and reach the distant planet in its first attempt. The film revolves around Indian scientists at ISRO left behind their personal lives, making their families second priority and propelling themselves into a pursuit of scientific achievement. `Mission Mangal` is a film that dramatises and recreates this glorious chapter in Indian history. The story picks up in 2010, when a team at ISRO is led by Rakesh played by Akshay Kumar and Tara played by Vidya Balan, take on the mission of sending a mission to Mars with the help of junior scientists at ISRO. The performances by the ensemble cast are strong. Akshay Kumar leads the cast with Vidya Balan as the parallel lead. Both actors team up to give measured and engaging performances as scientists ably supported by Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Nithya Menen. Their team also has Sharman Joshi and senior actor HG Dattatreya, who bring in some moments of levity to the drama.
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