Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga

March. 08,2013      
Rating:
7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A satire on inflation-hit middle-class Indian family from a small city in North India. The story revolves around our protagonist who is struggling to survive in this spiraling inflation and how he comes up with a solution to battle it, only to find himself in an even bigger mess due to their innocence and naivety.

Sanjay Mishra as  Puttan Pal
Zakir Hussain as  Loan Inspector
Disha Pandey as  Suman

Reviews

Solemplex
2013/03/08

To me, this movie is perfection.

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Kien Navarro
2013/03/09

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

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Mathilde the Guild
2013/03/10

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

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Guillelmina
2013/03/11

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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ElenaJ10
2013/03/12

The film was a pleasant break from the usual movie plots.The film revolves around inflation and all its consequences that hit an ordinary family without letting such a serious topic weigh on the viewer. There was enough humour to make it an enjoyable film.The only downfall that really ruined the film for me was the part of Gopal, which seemed out of place in such a film. I can understand that perhaps a film based only on inflation could be heavy going and that adding a love story would help it flow more easily. However, the actor himself had no screen presence and his character was only that of a spineless, useless man, too selfish to realize the struggles his family is facing.Despite all this, I highly recommend giving Saare jahaan se mehnga a watch as it presents a change from many films out there!

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Ben Franklin
2013/03/13

One of the other reviewers, Mohammed, refers to this film as being a 'Hidden Gem', which is a beautiful way to describe it.It is a well-acted, well-scripted, well thought out film that provides the watcher with everything from pathos to poignancy. All the major parts are played perfectly; the two brothers, the wife, the father, the loan inspector, the shop keeper, the prospective parents in law, the various friends - there isn't a weak link amongst them, which is unusual with such a large number of characters all with speaking roles.I think the director, Anshul Sharma, should be very proud of what he's created here, as tackling a social issue such as inflation and how and impacts on the lives of the typical family, isn't always easy to do, and is particularly hard to do in an entertain and watchable way - and that is exactly what this film is.So if you've had your fill of all-action Masala movies and fancy something a little more thought-provoking well do give this little gem a try.

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Akhtar Sharif
2013/03/14

This movie is set in small town India and is all about the strange things people do to overcome the cost of living. It touches upon some rather serious issues, such as, hoarding, black marketeering, love marriages, among others but the touch is light as this is a comedy drama.This is not Bollywood but it is not Bengali Art House Cinema either. The narrative is straightforward and the acting is believable. This is the first review I have written on this site and I did so because I did not want anyone to miss out on a film that should be more widely known. This is a comedy drama of some merit.

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Mohammad Hasan
2013/03/15

This movie is so small, most people don't know it exists. Yet, it deserves to be seen by more people because of its sheer brilliant satire and comedic flair.Sanjay Mishra shines as the main protagonist with a great supporting cast. Anyone living in the Indian sub continent will easily identify with this film. The director has caught the essence of middle class citizens masterfully. The humor is subtle, not over the top which is rare in Indian cinemas. You will connect with the characters instantly. Overall, I rate it 8/10. Go watch this one and you will have some food for thought, while having a good time.

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