Although though the story is not new, the movie's approach to it definitely is. Basically, when "those" scenes arrive where you can guarantee what is going to be the outcome, usually the opposite happens. I liked Bobby Deol's character. He was more realistic and less irritating than your typical bloodthirsty protagonist out to seek vengance for the guy who killed his brother, mother, sister, etc. You know those moments when you're like talking to the characters and saying stuff like "Why did you do that? You should have done..." Well, in this movie, Bobby actually uses his brains! Wow! Hooray! He simply is seeking for justice and doesn't waste his and our time fighting every "gunda" that gets in his way. Lara Dutta's character is also nice. She plays an honest and intelligent lawyer and Bobby's ex-girlfriend. The entire cast, who hasn't appeared in a movie for a quite a while until this movie released, brings a fresh feel to the film, especially Rahul Dev. Songs are good.
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Watchable
silvan-desouza27 March 2009
Mostly Bobby Deol signed crap films except some This is one of his better films
it has a done to death story agreed, but the film is handled very well by E.Niwas though they are some snags
The film starts off well and comes to the point quickly and the entire scenes of Bobby searching for Ritiesh till the morgue scene are fantastic
The film does follow the beaten part but thankfully our hero is mostly realistic in his use of media.etc and doesn't go the sunny way till the Pre-climax
The climax does a about turn and looks stupid even the characterization of Ritiesh looks too confusing, like he is shown like a bad guy first and then completely honest
E-Niwas after the riveting SHOOL and okay LOVE KE LIYE KUCH BHI KAREGA gives a decent film Music is okay, luckily only 2-3songs and they don't distract
Bobby Deol excels in his part, his suppressed anger is well handled Earlier Bobby looked too uncomfortable in emotions but he has grown a lot and is awesome in his role though he reminds of Sunny in portions Lara is good, better then in many of her films Ritiesh is good in his small part Tara is less annoying as she was in MASTI Rahul Dev is okay Virendra Saxena is great
it has a done to death story agreed, but the film is handled very well by E.Niwas though they are some snags
The film starts off well and comes to the point quickly and the entire scenes of Bobby searching for Ritiesh till the morgue scene are fantastic
The film does follow the beaten part but thankfully our hero is mostly realistic in his use of media.etc and doesn't go the sunny way till the Pre-climax
The climax does a about turn and looks stupid even the characterization of Ritiesh looks too confusing, like he is shown like a bad guy first and then completely honest
E-Niwas after the riveting SHOOL and okay LOVE KE LIYE KUCH BHI KAREGA gives a decent film Music is okay, luckily only 2-3songs and they don't distract
Bobby Deol excels in his part, his suppressed anger is well handled Earlier Bobby looked too uncomfortable in emotions but he has grown a lot and is awesome in his role though he reminds of Sunny in portions Lara is good, better then in many of her films Ritiesh is good in his small part Tara is less annoying as she was in MASTI Rahul Dev is okay Virendra Saxena is great
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hunt-7321111 December 2019
10 stars for a reason
tiarade13 May 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I would just want to say just go and watch the movie. It's worth it.
Now coming to the reason why I gave this movie 10 stars- lots of reasons... let me give you 10. 1. The movie isn't your typical Bollywood masala with an item song and ridiculous dance numbers. It doesn't happen often in Bollywood where script or story is the focus. 2. No unwanted romance, skin show or macho violence which is unlike most Bollywood especially of the time when this movie was made. 3. Realistic cinema. Heroine isn't shown to be the most beautiful girl and hero to be the flawless super hero. Both have issues and regrets. 4. The main lead Bobby Deol's character Aditya is an ex army man, he is shown to use his skills when needed without boasting dialogues. 5. No OTT romance or declarations of love like it happens in a lot of Bollywood. Yes a few sweet moments between the Lara and Bobby's characters such as him subtly asking for a kiss or her trying to open his shoes while he sleeps off on a sofa. Enough to show their bond while the movie focuses on the main point. 6. So the main point is the police brutality that killed an innocent young lad who happens to be Bobby's brother. Pretty much every scene focuses around that. So yeah the movie stays honest to the script. 7. The plot is well written. And no nonsense. 8. Costumes are as per what people would wear for the characters they are! 9. Logical!! I know that's not very often seen in Bollywood!!! 10. Bobby Deol - yes watch it for Bobby especially if you are one of those who thought Bobby is just this long haired dancing son of Dharmendra! Bobby does get a chance here to play a realistic well written character and he delivers! He is poignant with emotions. His frustration of his failed army career, lost love and the agony of brother's death. All come across superb. He does a lot without dialogues, with his body language and his eyes! Watch out for scenes specially when he sees his brother's body, when he complains to Lara about how she left him, or those few romantic moments!
The movie won't disappoint you. You will feel like good time spent.
Now coming to the reason why I gave this movie 10 stars- lots of reasons... let me give you 10. 1. The movie isn't your typical Bollywood masala with an item song and ridiculous dance numbers. It doesn't happen often in Bollywood where script or story is the focus. 2. No unwanted romance, skin show or macho violence which is unlike most Bollywood especially of the time when this movie was made. 3. Realistic cinema. Heroine isn't shown to be the most beautiful girl and hero to be the flawless super hero. Both have issues and regrets. 4. The main lead Bobby Deol's character Aditya is an ex army man, he is shown to use his skills when needed without boasting dialogues. 5. No OTT romance or declarations of love like it happens in a lot of Bollywood. Yes a few sweet moments between the Lara and Bobby's characters such as him subtly asking for a kiss or her trying to open his shoes while he sleeps off on a sofa. Enough to show their bond while the movie focuses on the main point. 6. So the main point is the police brutality that killed an innocent young lad who happens to be Bobby's brother. Pretty much every scene focuses around that. So yeah the movie stays honest to the script. 7. The plot is well written. And no nonsense. 8. Costumes are as per what people would wear for the characters they are! 9. Logical!! I know that's not very often seen in Bollywood!!! 10. Bobby Deol - yes watch it for Bobby especially if you are one of those who thought Bobby is just this long haired dancing son of Dharmendra! Bobby does get a chance here to play a realistic well written character and he delivers! He is poignant with emotions. His frustration of his failed army career, lost love and the agony of brother's death. All come across superb. He does a lot without dialogues, with his body language and his eyes! Watch out for scenes specially when he sees his brother's body, when he complains to Lara about how she left him, or those few romantic moments!
The movie won't disappoint you. You will feel like good time spent.
From the director who brought you Dum, comes Bardaasht!
Sherazade12 September 2006
Warning: Spoilers
and you can just imagine that it deals with a dirty cop once more. Bardaasht we are told in the film means 'Tolerate' or 'Tolerance' in English and for the most part the film is highly tolerable.
Bobby Deol plays Aditya Shrivastav a man seeking justice and ultimate revenge following the wrongful death of his younger brother Anuj Shrivastav (played by Ritesh Deshmukh). On the day of Anuj's demise, he had a run in with his brother concerning his recent behaviour at school as well as at a nightclub where he nearly lost his life when he suffered a massive asthma attack while boozing and partying. During this argument, Anuj reopens past wounds that enables the viewers to see into his brother Aditya's past. We come to learn that Aditya is a disrobed -- for insubordination-- soldier, who also lost the woman (Payal, played by the ever alluring Lara Dutta) he loved in the process and who now lives his life for the benefit of his younger brother.
When Anuj fails to return home that night, Aditya goes to the nearest precinct to report him missing the next day and is given the run around by the police when he gets there. He is finally given the time of day by ACP Yeshwant Thakur (played by Rahul Dev in yet another negative role, please anyone who has seen this man in a good role please send me a pm telling which film it's in) who allows the case to be registered and then processed. Later than evening, Aditya's cousin Dinanath Shrivastav (played Anjaan Srivastav) receives a lead and alerts Aditya to meet him at a morgue where they discover Anuj's body. The police report that accompanies it, states that the boy was shot dead by police when they discovered him running a drug ring. Aditya refuses to believe this, and refuses to immerse his brother's ashes until he gets to the bottom of the apparent cover-up of the real crime. Veerendra Saxena co-stars as good cop with a guilty conscience Mehmood Bhai, and Tara Sharma is riveting as Ramona, Anuj's girlfriend. A must see for all!
Bobby Deol plays Aditya Shrivastav a man seeking justice and ultimate revenge following the wrongful death of his younger brother Anuj Shrivastav (played by Ritesh Deshmukh). On the day of Anuj's demise, he had a run in with his brother concerning his recent behaviour at school as well as at a nightclub where he nearly lost his life when he suffered a massive asthma attack while boozing and partying. During this argument, Anuj reopens past wounds that enables the viewers to see into his brother Aditya's past. We come to learn that Aditya is a disrobed -- for insubordination-- soldier, who also lost the woman (Payal, played by the ever alluring Lara Dutta) he loved in the process and who now lives his life for the benefit of his younger brother.
When Anuj fails to return home that night, Aditya goes to the nearest precinct to report him missing the next day and is given the run around by the police when he gets there. He is finally given the time of day by ACP Yeshwant Thakur (played by Rahul Dev in yet another negative role, please anyone who has seen this man in a good role please send me a pm telling which film it's in) who allows the case to be registered and then processed. Later than evening, Aditya's cousin Dinanath Shrivastav (played Anjaan Srivastav) receives a lead and alerts Aditya to meet him at a morgue where they discover Anuj's body. The police report that accompanies it, states that the boy was shot dead by police when they discovered him running a drug ring. Aditya refuses to believe this, and refuses to immerse his brother's ashes until he gets to the bottom of the apparent cover-up of the real crime. Veerendra Saxena co-stars as good cop with a guilty conscience Mehmood Bhai, and Tara Sharma is riveting as Ramona, Anuj's girlfriend. A must see for all!
Bardassht is Bobby Deol's Ghayal
sagarpatro-7844718 July 2021
This is one of those rare Bollywood movies that questions the police brutality. I don't know why other users have given such low rating to a brilliant film. This movie was a critical hit. And yes Bobby Deol has given a performance of life time. One of the most underrated gem of Indian Film Industry.
Lord Bobby is here with a masterclass of action and drama with a movie dealing with police brutality.
trolledbykyrie21 January 2024
First of all, after watching Animal which also starred Lord Bobby Deol, I realised why he deserved his comeback with the movie. So, I watched all his movies from the 90s and late 2000s. Here I find this masterpiece that's yet to trend named Bardaasht. I watched the whole movie and OMG, Lord Bobby and the whole cast took this movie to the next level. Riteish Deshmukh, Lara Dutta, Rahul Dev, and Tara Sharma all did superb in their roles and deserves a lot of credibility for the scenes dealing with thrill and emotion. What a roller coaster ride by Eeshwar Niwas who directed Dum, Shool, and many other movies. I recommend this movie and it's available on YouTube.
Plus this movie deserves a re-release in the theaters so we can see Lord Bobby on screen and listening to Janaabe Ali in the theaters while dancing!
Plus this movie deserves a re-release in the theaters so we can see Lord Bobby on screen and listening to Janaabe Ali in the theaters while dancing!
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