Bajrangi Bhaijaan
2015 · Directed by Kabir Khan
Original language: Hindi
- music
- drama
The story
A young mute girl from Pakistan loses herself in India with no way to head back. A devoted man with a magnanimous spirit undertakes the task to get her back to her motherland and unite her with her family.
What it’s like
Bright, sun-washed frames of Delhi's crowded bazaars, saffron and marigold festival colours, and the wide, pale blues of Kashmir's snowfields give this film a warm, earthy palette, shot mostly in clean mid-shots with plenty of tight close-ups on a child's expressive face. The soundtrack leans on swelling melodic songs and devotional qawwali-style music that rises through the quieter stretches, while the comic street scenes are full of chatter and honking traffic. The tone is sentimental, uplifting and big-hearted, with a rhythm that moves from light, comic road-trip episodes into a more earnest, tearful second half. Its central arc follows a gentle, goodhearted man slowly becoming a fierce protector of a child who cannot speak. Intensity is low to moderate: there are a few brief fights and tense border and police scenes, but no gore, no sexual content, and little real cruelty. It suits a rainy Sunday or a comfort watch for anyone who wants a heartfelt, feel-good journey with plenty of emotional release.
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