BAGHA JATIN: An awesome period drama with great production value, this movie would capture the heart of any patriotic Indian. (A Hindi version has also released). Dev, over the years has matured as an actor, improved his diction and dialogue delivery and with his charisma carries the movie single-handedly on his own shoulders. Dev has grasped the pulse of the audience, and stays true to the character and displays age-appropriate demeanor. The movie is a product of good research, teamwork, passion and an ardent desire to please the audience. This period drama displays an eye for detail, and the cinematography and the camera angles are superb. Even the CGI with the tiger is pitch-perfect. Dev resists from display of brawn or his dancing skills. Set in 1905 in undivided Bengal, the movie captures the plight of the average Indians under British rule and the now-lost fire of the Bengali youth and their guts to reveal and even sacrifice their lives to ensure the birth of this nation. Even if you are not a history buff, this movie will stir your soul.
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