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Ek Bura Aadmi is a Hindi thriller film directed by Ishraq Shah and co-produced by Surendra Rajiv and Zenaida Mastura. The movie boasts supremely gifted actors l

Ek Bura Aadmi Movie Review

Ek Bura Aadmi Movie Review Hindi
Review for the film " Ek Bura Aadmi"
Runtime: 01 Hour 46 Minutes
Certificate: A
Released: 26-07-2013
Genre: Thriller
3.5 / 5.00
3.52 / 5.0

Ek Bura Aadmi is a Hindi thriller film directed by Ishraq Shah Ishraq Shah is a Bollywood director. Not only did >> Read More... and co-produced by Surendra Rajiv and Zenaida Mastura Zenaida Mastura, also known as Bai Zenaida is a pr >> Read More... . The movie boasts supremely gifted actors like Arunoday Singh Arunoday Singh is an Indian film actor. He was bor >> Read More... for Munna Siddiqi, Kitu Gidwani Kitu Gidwani is a model and an actress from India. >> Read More... as Rukmi Devi, Raghubir Yadav Raghubir Yadav is an Indian movie, television and >> Read More... as Prabhunath Pandey and Yashpal Sharma Yashpal Sharma is that actor who has performed his >> Read More... acts Rajnath Chowdhary. Yashwant Shekhawat, Risho Oberoi, and Ishraq Shah together wrote the screenplay while the music was composed by Tochi Raina An Indian singer, Tochi Raina is a notable playbac >> Read More... with his band, Band of Bandagi.

Plot

The hard-hitting political thriller “Ek Bura Aadmi” delves into the ruthless nature of power politics in Northern India. Munna Siddiqi is played by Arunoday Singh, a character who is a perfect idealist youth but eventually succumbs to corruption in his quest for power.  The movie is a warning against ambition’s devastating impacts on personal integrity.

Star Performances

Arunoday Singh gives an outstanding performance as Munna, showing how he gets torn apart between justice and ambition within himself. His change from a naive young man to an ambiguous politician is subtle but profound. Nobody else would have played Rukmi Devi quite like Kitu Gidwani did, bringing another layer onto what was already there in terms of story and dialogue. Raghubir Yadav along with Yashpal Sharma act as strong supporters to this character’s enemies.

Analysis

“Ek Bura Aadmi” is one of those films that represent darkness in Indian political life with unflinching courage. The movie’s director, Ishraq Shah employs hard-hitting realism and potent cinematography to immerse viewers into a corrupted realm. The film’s music, a blend of Sufi, folk, and patriotic genres, lends an emotional aspect to the story. However, this spoils by pacing problems, especially in the second half; they lack depth yet are still thrilling.

What’s There?

  • Arunoday Singh gave an incredible performance; He is one outstanding part of this movie as Munna Siddiqi.
  • The film effectively illustrates the intertwining of crime and politics.
  • There are strong supporting performances by Kitu Gidwani, Raghubir Yadav, and Yashpal Sharma that bolster the narrative.
  • The unique musical compositions by Tochi Raina’s music enrich the film’s atmosphere.

What’s Not There?

  • The second half could have benefited from tighter editing and elaboration on certain scenes.
  • The climactic confrontation feels less impactful than anticipated.
  • Limited screenings have hampered its reach and audience engagement.

Verdict

Thanks to its strong message, Ek Bura Aadmi will remain one of the outstanding films touching on political power in India. Its relevance today stems from issues of ethics and ambition gone awry. However, it is Arunoday Singh who becomes the beating heart of the movie, despite its shortcomings, such as the lack of focus in terms of time management making it slow at first, only to end up being fast, and its abrupt, messy ending that raises questions about crime-political nexus. If you are interested in watching films about political background, power, and corruption then you must watch this film.


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