"Bombay" raised a lot of controversies and saw a commercial success during its release. The film sets an example of a technical brilliance and superb handling of a heart touching story for which it stands out as one of the best achievements of 90s, which got pretty forgotten in the usual buddy buddy movies like "Dilwale Dulhaniyan Le Jayenge" or "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai." The harshness and the human sentiments found in this movie haven't been so far achieved to this date.
The film is set under the Hindu Muslim riots enraged in 1992-1993 which engulfed many innocent people and families. One such family shown in the movie is that of Arvind Swamy, a Hindu, and Manisha Koirala, a Muslim who get married despite the fury of their families as they belong to different religions. They have moved to Bombay from a small village of south India, and have a twin sons. The riot shatters the family, kills the parents in laws, and the couple search the lost children under the horror of riots where the people are slain in the light of day, houses burned and goods looted. The film ends with the end of the riots and uniting of the family.
The horrors of the riots that mutilated the innocents were the best realized parts of the film. The film just disgusts showing the inhumane activities done in the name of religions, and criticizes the leaders who are killing hundreds of innocents enraging such riots. The film nowhere becomes mild in showing this, for which the film deserves a full commendation. Besides, the film remains outstanding for the brilliant performances and technical aspects. Manisha Koirala looks pretty, innocent, and just gives a beautiful and touching performance. So is Arvind Swami. The acting of Master Harsha and Hriday is full of innocence and touches you. Either the depiction of the beautiful village near the sea beaches or the terror of the riots, or the choreography of the song numbers, the film is excellent in every aspect of techniques.
Rating: 4 stars out of 4
The film is set under the Hindu Muslim riots enraged in 1992-1993 which engulfed many innocent people and families. One such family shown in the movie is that of Arvind Swamy, a Hindu, and Manisha Koirala, a Muslim who get married despite the fury of their families as they belong to different religions. They have moved to Bombay from a small village of south India, and have a twin sons. The riot shatters the family, kills the parents in laws, and the couple search the lost children under the horror of riots where the people are slain in the light of day, houses burned and goods looted. The film ends with the end of the riots and uniting of the family.
The horrors of the riots that mutilated the innocents were the best realized parts of the film. The film just disgusts showing the inhumane activities done in the name of religions, and criticizes the leaders who are killing hundreds of innocents enraging such riots. The film nowhere becomes mild in showing this, for which the film deserves a full commendation. Besides, the film remains outstanding for the brilliant performances and technical aspects. Manisha Koirala looks pretty, innocent, and just gives a beautiful and touching performance. So is Arvind Swami. The acting of Master Harsha and Hriday is full of innocence and touches you. Either the depiction of the beautiful village near the sea beaches or the terror of the riots, or the choreography of the song numbers, the film is excellent in every aspect of techniques.
Rating: 4 stars out of 4