Insaaf !
Fight for justice is a very relevant concept in India. We face it in our day to day life but seldom do we protest against injustice. Those who do protest, gives up at a later point of time, since the system is corrupted from head to toe.
Lee Falk's Phantom was about a Crime Fighter Superhero who protected his people from injustice. Phantom is a Superhero, not by power but by purpose. Vikramaditya Motwane's Bhavesh Joshi is no different from Phantom, except for the fact that this story is based on corruption in a democracy.
Bhavesh Joshi has the striking tagline "Superheroes are not born, they are made". Starring Harshvardhan Kapoor as the lead, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero is about 2 friends who wishes to wipe out injustice in society. They don't become vigilantes but they become popular through their "Insaaf Videos". The plot revolves around what happens when "Bhavesh Joshi" comes across a serious issue of corruption in the local system and sets out to tackle it.
What kills this movie is its predictability. The story by Aashish Singh is good but his screenplay lacks the punch, which is quite essential for a movie of this genre. The movie drags a bit between proceedings but nevertheless, the director has given his best and this makes Bhavesh Joshi, a decent watch. One of the biggest flops of this year, Bhavesh Joshi proves that Indian audience are used to stardom and if the right amount of entertainment is not provided, even Nepotism could suffer a huge blow.
Among Performances, Priyanshu Painyuli has given an honest performance. Harshvardhan Kapoor stands out as the lead but the screenplay doesn't give his character the adrenaline it needed. He makes the most of his character while the supporting cast does their roles well. Director Nishikant Kamat surprises with his acting prowess in a small but significant role.
So, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero makes for a decent one time watch, thanks to the natural performances from the cast and the age old but interesting story.
Watch it or not?
Bhavesh Joshi Superhero may not be your weekend pick, but this one is for who likes realistic cinema. This one's worth a watch for its strong lead performances.
My Rating : 3/5
