Childhood is meant for play and studies, if they are given jobs, then they are not able to develop. This movie shows that too...
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Great
simmikhurana-426557 December 2019
Great Movie
simmikhurana-426557 December 2019
Jhalki is empowered
neerajdws7 December 2019
Jhalki has the fearlessness of the truly innocent, plus the resourcefulness of an intelligent mind- it's a pity that girls as bright and brave as her, languish in villages for lack of education and opportunity. Jhalki is empowered, and would be an inspiration to any young girl
JUST A SPOTLIGHT ON CHILD TRAFFICKING RACKET !
SAMTHEBESTEST14 November 2019
JHALKI REVIEW :-
India is a big country and there are lots of issues going on. One can easily pick any subject and make a film on it but if one has to choose a subject then why not something which will bring some change in society? On the other side there are so many real heroes whom we don't even know but the kind of work they have done is something which we should really know. Jhalki directed by Bramhanand Singh focuses on both the things mentioned above, it brings a story that should bring some change in our society and also it tells us a glorious and brave tale of a real life Hero Kailash Satyarthi.
A life-altering disappearance of her 7-year old brother sets Jhalki off on a mission to find him at all costs. Armed with an intimate folk-tale and her own sharp mind, is Jhalki's journey the start of a spiral that will change the lives of thousands for good? What price must she pay to get what she wants? Inspired by true events, with a backdrop of human-trafficking and child-labour, Jhalki is an atypical thriller of hope, courage, self-belief and perseverance, seen through the eyes of a 9-year-old girl, who will not stop anywhere short of a triumph. Although the story revolves around a girl, the real life hero and the real hero of the film appers in the climax and that part might force you to clap for him and for the film as well.
Coming towards the acting section, Aarti Jha as Jhalki is quite promising. She is loud at some occasions for no reason but you enjoy the same stuff once you get used to it in the film. Goraksh Sakpal as her brother Babu is innocent but hardly had any scope as the film mostly belogs to Jhalki. Sanjay Suri as IAS Officer and Divya Dutta as his wife looks a perfect husband wife couple on screen, and their experience as artists can be seen in the characters. Tannishtha Chatterjee, Govind Namdev, Joy Sengupta, Akhilendra Mishra and Boman Irani got small but important roles and they all does a good job.
Talking about the story telling, Jhalki has that content but it is not explored in expected manners. Screenplay looks very ordinary because it lacks that high moments and thrilling elements. A predictable plot doesn't really excited much but like I said earlier, when you see the true faces behind it at the climax you might want to clap for them. Music is average but that opening and theme song "Khajan Chidiya" is really engaging and impressive. Cinematography is okay and could have been better because most of the film is shot at real locations and that gives you advantage to capture more. Director Brahmanand Singh takes this story through realistic lane and that was needed but the problem appears in the narrative when you find it predictable and can easily guess what gonna happen next.
Overall, Jhalki is like an extended version of Crime Petrol episode where a child trafficking case is solved. But you really take something home in you finish the film because this is not a fictional story, this is inspired by true events happened around us. Jhalki lacks entertainment and commercial value but somewhat it fulfills the hunger of content for that particular fanbase. With more tight screenplay and thrill, Jhalki would have been a Terrific film but at the moment it is a one time watch for sure.
RATING- 6/10*
India is a big country and there are lots of issues going on. One can easily pick any subject and make a film on it but if one has to choose a subject then why not something which will bring some change in society? On the other side there are so many real heroes whom we don't even know but the kind of work they have done is something which we should really know. Jhalki directed by Bramhanand Singh focuses on both the things mentioned above, it brings a story that should bring some change in our society and also it tells us a glorious and brave tale of a real life Hero Kailash Satyarthi.
A life-altering disappearance of her 7-year old brother sets Jhalki off on a mission to find him at all costs. Armed with an intimate folk-tale and her own sharp mind, is Jhalki's journey the start of a spiral that will change the lives of thousands for good? What price must she pay to get what she wants? Inspired by true events, with a backdrop of human-trafficking and child-labour, Jhalki is an atypical thriller of hope, courage, self-belief and perseverance, seen through the eyes of a 9-year-old girl, who will not stop anywhere short of a triumph. Although the story revolves around a girl, the real life hero and the real hero of the film appers in the climax and that part might force you to clap for him and for the film as well.
Coming towards the acting section, Aarti Jha as Jhalki is quite promising. She is loud at some occasions for no reason but you enjoy the same stuff once you get used to it in the film. Goraksh Sakpal as her brother Babu is innocent but hardly had any scope as the film mostly belogs to Jhalki. Sanjay Suri as IAS Officer and Divya Dutta as his wife looks a perfect husband wife couple on screen, and their experience as artists can be seen in the characters. Tannishtha Chatterjee, Govind Namdev, Joy Sengupta, Akhilendra Mishra and Boman Irani got small but important roles and they all does a good job.
Talking about the story telling, Jhalki has that content but it is not explored in expected manners. Screenplay looks very ordinary because it lacks that high moments and thrilling elements. A predictable plot doesn't really excited much but like I said earlier, when you see the true faces behind it at the climax you might want to clap for them. Music is average but that opening and theme song "Khajan Chidiya" is really engaging and impressive. Cinematography is okay and could have been better because most of the film is shot at real locations and that gives you advantage to capture more. Director Brahmanand Singh takes this story through realistic lane and that was needed but the problem appears in the narrative when you find it predictable and can easily guess what gonna happen next.
Overall, Jhalki is like an extended version of Crime Petrol episode where a child trafficking case is solved. But you really take something home in you finish the film because this is not a fictional story, this is inspired by true events happened around us. Jhalki lacks entertainment and commercial value but somewhat it fulfills the hunger of content for that particular fanbase. With more tight screenplay and thrill, Jhalki would have been a Terrific film but at the moment it is a one time watch for sure.
RATING- 6/10*
Good work is always appreciated
priyanksharmax7 December 2019
I loved your film Jhalki
arushiwasanx7 December 2019
I loved your film Jhalki ! I watched it with my team at BIFF a few weeks ago. The protagonist Jhalki was so feisty! Her attitude in the face of any problem or obstacle was so inspiring. The whole story was very moving - thank you.I'm creating a website called Incluvie - movies scored on diversity. Jhalki would receive the highest rating for that :) Would love to stay in touch!Cheers
beautifull
rekhathapar7 December 2019
What is your Purpose? Isn't it the most cliched question, asked in every talk & seminar, asked by ourselves at every stage in life, yet feel unsure about? It was beautifully addressed in the movie 'JHALKI'! It goes on to prove that it's not how profound your 'purpose statement' is, but your conviction, commitment & courage to accomplish your purpose despite the hardships, that makes it meaningful & impactful!
Provocative!
SinhaSomesh14 November 2019
#FinalVerdict
Cinegoers have witnessed escapist cinema for years but along side comes a film that makes you think. Jhalki is one such film.
Director Brahmanand S Siingh and co-director Tanvi Jain's interpretation shakes you up completely. Prakash Jha, Kamlesh Kunti Singh, Brahmanand S Siingh and Tanvi Jain's story makes you sit up to the harsh realities of human-trafficking & child-labour. Certain films can really change the way you cogitate about an issue. Jhalki is one such film. Sensitively handled by director Brahmanand S Siingh and co-director Tanvi Jain, Jhalki is a a purposeful film. The story is straight out of newspaper & television headlines. In that respect, the movie would be identified more by an Indian cinegoer. More than anything else, the two directors ought to be complimented for having the courage to make this kind of cinema. A number of scenes in leave you spellbound and the rustic locales only give the film a distinct flavour. In a nutshell, Jhalki will come across as a shocker to those traditional Indian audiences who have grown up on the staple diet of sugar-coated romances & feel-good/sunshine/escapist cinema. You ought to have a strong stomach to absorb a film like Jhalki.
On the flip side, Jhalki caters to a niche audience. The film has an episodic feel to it. It also gets repetitive and lacks the intense moments because it evokes a wide variety of emotions at the same time -- anger, rage, disgust, abhorrence, revulsion and anxiety. Jhalki has the power to win awards. But box-office rewards and a mandate from the aam junta will elude it. The lethargic pacing will also go against it. It is non-committal when it comes to actual movements & its own premise. Also, in a serious, issue-driven film like Jhalki, the scenes of comedy only take away from the seriousness of the narrative. The culmination to the story does not evoke any real emotion within the audience. It also tends to get dry and heavy at regular intervals.
Jhalki boasts of some of the most talented names on and off screen. The performances are truly spellbinding. Divya Dutta, Boman Irani, Sanjay Suri, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Joy Sengupta and Govind Namdev succeed in making the proceedings life-like. Aarti Jha walks away with the glory, delivering one of the finest performances the Indian screen has seen from a child actor. All in all, an award winning act! Goraksha Sakpal leaves a lasting impression. The child actor manages to register a strong impact.
On the whole, Jhalki will cater to the connoisseur of qualitative cinema. The two directors will win praise but the film's appeal will be restricted to the elite at select multiplexes. Awards yes, box-office rewards no!
Cinegoers have witnessed escapist cinema for years but along side comes a film that makes you think. Jhalki is one such film.
Director Brahmanand S Siingh and co-director Tanvi Jain's interpretation shakes you up completely. Prakash Jha, Kamlesh Kunti Singh, Brahmanand S Siingh and Tanvi Jain's story makes you sit up to the harsh realities of human-trafficking & child-labour. Certain films can really change the way you cogitate about an issue. Jhalki is one such film. Sensitively handled by director Brahmanand S Siingh and co-director Tanvi Jain, Jhalki is a a purposeful film. The story is straight out of newspaper & television headlines. In that respect, the movie would be identified more by an Indian cinegoer. More than anything else, the two directors ought to be complimented for having the courage to make this kind of cinema. A number of scenes in leave you spellbound and the rustic locales only give the film a distinct flavour. In a nutshell, Jhalki will come across as a shocker to those traditional Indian audiences who have grown up on the staple diet of sugar-coated romances & feel-good/sunshine/escapist cinema. You ought to have a strong stomach to absorb a film like Jhalki.
On the flip side, Jhalki caters to a niche audience. The film has an episodic feel to it. It also gets repetitive and lacks the intense moments because it evokes a wide variety of emotions at the same time -- anger, rage, disgust, abhorrence, revulsion and anxiety. Jhalki has the power to win awards. But box-office rewards and a mandate from the aam junta will elude it. The lethargic pacing will also go against it. It is non-committal when it comes to actual movements & its own premise. Also, in a serious, issue-driven film like Jhalki, the scenes of comedy only take away from the seriousness of the narrative. The culmination to the story does not evoke any real emotion within the audience. It also tends to get dry and heavy at regular intervals.
Jhalki boasts of some of the most talented names on and off screen. The performances are truly spellbinding. Divya Dutta, Boman Irani, Sanjay Suri, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Joy Sengupta and Govind Namdev succeed in making the proceedings life-like. Aarti Jha walks away with the glory, delivering one of the finest performances the Indian screen has seen from a child actor. All in all, an award winning act! Goraksha Sakpal leaves a lasting impression. The child actor manages to register a strong impact.
On the whole, Jhalki will cater to the connoisseur of qualitative cinema. The two directors will win praise but the film's appeal will be restricted to the elite at select multiplexes. Awards yes, box-office rewards no!
choked with emotions
rekhathapar7 December 2019
Genuinely choked with emotions ... What a beautiful movie this is! The subtlety in the way in which they have portrayed such an important issue ... and dealt with certain very dark aspects that are associated with child trafficking and child slavery have been handled in a very respectful yet uplifting.
Movie doesn't become didactic
rohitchuhanx19 December 2019
Inspiring
nehabhasin-231487 December 2019
The child labour, that is happening
yogitabhararax30 December 2019
Great work of art
nehabhasin-231487 December 2019
Impactfull
rekhathapar7 December 2019
standard and bars to well
naamdevx30 December 2019
A movie worth watching
ginasharma18 April 2020
motivational
rekhathapar7 December 2019
Films like jhalki are much needed in our country
surjitrajputx19 December 2019
Films like jhalki are much needed in our country at present,we need to support films like this ,we need these films to reach more and more audiences and especially our youth. ESPECIALLY Our YOUTH, so if you happen to be 15 years or above doesn't matter what age,gender, caste or religion , please don't give it a second thought just go and watch this .
superb
rekhathapar7 December 2019
A superb film, Brahmanand! I thoroughly appreciated the poignant message, the sensitive and heart-warming story, the sharp direction, the wonderful acting especially by 'Jhalki', and the beautiful cinematography. All in all a fab package. Congratulations!!
Part of my childhood
dishusuklax19 December 2019
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