Review of Film PANIPAT |
Ashutosh Gowariker`s directorial `Panipat` is based on historical facts, taking some creative liberties along the way. Shadashivrao Bhau played by Arjun Kapoor, is an able commander in his cousin Nanasaheb Peshwa`s army. After a victorious battle against the Nizam of Udgir, Shadashivrao Bhau is chosen by the Maratha Peshwa to lead their army to Delhi where he will face Ahmad Shah Abdali, the king of Afghanistan played by Sanjay Dutt. Kriti Sanon plays Parvati Bai, wife of Shadashivrao Bhau accompanies him on this arduous thousand kilometer journey from Pune to Delhi with his trusted aide, Ibrahim Khan Gardi. `Panipat` packs in a layered narrative that delves into the complex politics of the period, the intricate workings of war strategies versus might. The chemistry between Kriti Sanon and Arjun Kapoor as their love story develops, is one of the high points of the film. Kriti Sanon pulls in a solid, effortless performance with a well-etched out character graph. Arjun Kapoor is sincere and shines in the final war sequence and the romantic scenes. Sanjay Dutt channelizes a menacing act effectively. The film has been mounted on a lavish scale and it comes through in almost every scene. The costume design and the sets and production design are spectacular and stand out. The songs add to the mood and are well choreographed.
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