"Itanagar 0KM”: A Review

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.

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.