Chak De!

No musical numbers, No people jumping into any song and dance (terrified of these after the 'Cash' debacle) and for once no romantic angle... 'Chak De India' was a breath of much needed fresh air. In fact it’s a tried and tested path, but, in it, is such a different film.

This is one film that celebrates women power!!! Right from the Haryana ki laundi Komal Chautala to the Rowdy Punjab di puttar Kaur... What was more interesting was the reaction of the crowd to the movie. Take note of the the male bashing scene at McD's... could practically see almost every women in the theatre jumping out of their seats in celebration.

One of the reviews I read said "Chak De! India now running across the US is a commentary on sexism in India"... But is it that really? Rather, the film acknowledges that it is harder for women to choose to play any sport in India, at the same time, Women needn’t be given an easier way out because of the sacrifices or the stereotypes they have represented.

There’s so much I felt while watching the movie. No women discussing clothes, Women with filthy mouths, rough,competitive and in control. These girls are not ficitonal figures. They are touching reminders that one of them might be living right in our own backyard. You don’t relate to the film just because you are a woman. Most the guys I saw the movie with, appreciated the movie because there’s a certain rawness to the whole movie.

For once everyone took an instant liking to the King of Bollywood - He has his fair share of critics (me being one of them) but... this time... underplayed with finesse, Kabir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan become one and the same.

It’s a feel-good movie with some great new actors and a terrific turnaround by a well established star. See it! It has an inspiring message behind it, without being too preachy.

This is a film about team spirit in its truest sense. Just that we need that spirit to fight and speaking of the fighting spirit... the adrenaline rush that the movie evokes led apna Sid and a manikchand chewing family wale uncle to punches...with a prompt "tujhe toh mein bahar dekhta hu" which added the much needed spice to the whole experience... Chak De Sid!