It was a nice experience to watch a local Hindi film made in Arunachal. Though Ticket was costly (500 bucks) but enjoyed thoroughly. Here is a review, read along:Ever since eye
teaser of Itanagar 0KM was released, it kept everyone curious
about the film. Finally, the film was released on July 11 last; and it did
excellent business.
With simple storyline, the film begins with flashback of 1987 revealing about the
friendship between Chima and Jumar, who is going back to hostel. Chima writes a
letter to Juamar and tells him about his
helplessness about not being able to go back to hostel again with a popular
song “Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todengey”
played in the background. Itanagar 0KM depicts the story of Chima (Tai Tugung) and his struggle within the Capital
Complex. Though Heartbroken and shattered; the film gives clue that he has a
good life ahead.
Major chunk
has been given to unemployment problem with different treatment. The
protagonist does not sit idle waiting for some politician’s help or any
miracles to happen. In spite, he does all odd works including selling bamboo,
giving tuition, engaging in poultry farm, even work as a cobbler but succeeds
in none. Chima’s struggles are symbol of every youth’s struggle giving a
message not to surrender during adversity.
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| Still from Itanagar 0 KM |
Distinctively,
Itanagar 0KM has been made in
Arunachalee Hindi and it has gelled well with the audiences’ taste.
Dialogue
between grown up Chima and Jumar talks about the present day ground reality. “Tum Kitna Lucky Hai Nah M.A. Bhi Pass Kar Liya,
Job Bhi Meel Gaya, Laal Colour Ka Bike Bhi Hai. Aur Humko Dekho, Salah
Bachpan Sey Itna Mehnat Kar Raha Hai,
Jene Tene Graduate Hai. Aajkal Jene Tene Graduate Ko Kon Poochta Hai. Tera Life to Bahut Jhilik
Milik Hai Nah. Lekin Mera Kya Hoga, Yeh
Oopar wala Bhi Nahi Jaanta Hai.”
Another
conversation between them is interesting and hilarious but also portarys about
a frustrated youth’s pain, “Pata Hai Jumar Yeh Kon Hai? Chaddi Man!
Chaddi Man; Iska Life Aur Mera Life Mein Ek Similarity Hai. Kya Similarity Hai?
Mera Life Mein Bhi Koi Change Nahi Hota Hai. Iska Chaddi Ka Colour Bhi Change
Nahi Hota Hai”.
Tugung has
acted well and shines in the film. The film
will help him come out of his Dr Abo image. Other characters are equally
impressive and made their presence felt. Flawless acting by Margam (Nabam Ana) is clearly noticed. Her impressive
acting in ‘Itanagar 0KM’ will surely fetch her more films in days to come.
Besides
acting, film’s script has also been written by Tugung. Lyrics are also penned
by him. Words are simple and will touch everyone’s heart. Words like: “Sehney
Ka Zimma Har Baar Meri Yeh toh Saraasar Galat Baat Hai” are beautiful. Audiences
and listeners will love all tacks.
Music has been
composed by Ashok Sonam, Niranjan
and Sajan Ali with bunch of
state’s new talented singers. All the singers have done justice to their
singing. Tai Gungte’s
cinematography is brilliant and Paree Khuman’s editing is remarkable.
Produced under
the banner of Space Miracle Studios, the film has been produced by Alision
Welly. Directed by Tai Gungte and Taba Manglam, ‘Itanagar
0KM’ will surely remain as one of the best films from the state.
Audiences will
surely enjoy this 130 minutes (approx.) film which is not only entertaining but
completely paisa vasool.
