Watch Yeh Hai bakrapur
- NR
- 2014
- 1 hr 35 min
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3.9 (320)
Yeh Hai Bakrapur is a quirky and satirical comedy movie released in 2014. The film is directed by Janaki Vishwanathan and is her debut in Hindi cinema. Yeh Hai Bakrapur stars Anshuman Jha, Suruchi Aulakh, Asif Basra in significant roles. The movie is based in the rural backdrop of Bakrapur, a small village in India, and follows the story of a goat named Shahrukh, who is believed to be a miracle creature. Mohammad (Anshuman Jha) is Shahrukh's owner, a young boy in his early teens, who lives with his mother, father, and grandfather in a typical village house. The movie explores the exploitation of innocent people in the name of religion, politics, and media.
The plot revolves around Shahrukh being born with a skull-shaped pattern on his body. It is seen as an omen, and as news spreads, people begin to come from far and wide to witness this phenomenon. Shahrukh's popularity grows, and so does Mohammad's ambition to make some money by exploiting Shahrukh's miracle. Mohammad's father, played by Asif Basra, is already in debt, and they see an opportunity to pay off their loans and improve their lifestyles.
Meanwhile, a local politician, played by Sanjay Mishra, decides to make use of the situation to gain some political mileage. He uses Shahrukh as a tool to increase his party's popularity, and before long, there is a massive political rally organized in the village. The media too, catches on and soon, the village is full of reporters, all wanting to cover this unique story of a goat with a skull-shaped pattern.
Throughout the film, there are obvious references to real-life events that have occurred in India, and it is quite clear that the film is trying to draw a parallel between those events and what is shown in the movie. The satire is sharp, and the humor is spot on, as the movie tries to poke fun at religious gurus, politicians, the media, and society as a whole.
One of the best things about Yeh Hai Bakrapur is the casting of the film. Anshuman Jha, who plays the role of Mohammad, is a delight to watch. He captures the innocence and ambitions of his character perfectly, and his acting is a standout in the entire film. The ensemble cast, too, is impressive, with each actor playing their part to perfection.
The film's music, composed by Agnee, is another great aspect of the movie. The songs blend perfectly with the narrative, and each song helps in advancing the story in some way.
In conclusion, Yeh Hai Bakrapur is a must-watch film. It is a smart, witty, and thought-provoking movie that manages to hold a mirror to society's ills while making us laugh. The writing, acting, and direction are all top-notch, definitely making it one of the best movies to come out of India in recent years.
Yeh Hai bakrapur is a 2014 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.9.