It is said that once Charlie Chaplin entered a Chaplin look-alike
contest and came second in impersonating himself, now that’s an excellent
example of compliment for the artist. But if the showman Subhash Ghai wants to
make a Subhash Ghai film and ends up making it look like some hardcore fanmade
job, it doesn’t leave much scope for any admiration. His latest KAANCHI is a strictly
average mash-up of uninspiring events lifted and borrowed mostly from his own
works in the past. 
KAANCHI tells us about a simple, straightforward and bold girl from some
remote village in Uttarakhand [Ghai’s new discovery Mishty], who doesn’t think
twice before standing up against the injustice. When a corrupt politician [Mithun
Chakraborty] and a rich businessman [Rishi Kapoor in a Malya inspired character],
the brothers-cum-partners in crime join hands to grab an illegal land-deal,
Kaanchi’s love-interest Binda [PYAAR KA PUNCHNAMA fame Kartik Tiwari] takes the
torch to bring them out in the light. Meanwhile, the infatuated son and worthy successor
of the evil forces has lusty intentions towards Kaanchi. The fate has worst for
her in its kitty but it’s the undying determination that makes her constantly
move forward in this fight against injustice.
With a strong likeness of TAAL and PARDES in visual representation and
the happening of the events in the film, there is hardly any scene that is not
seen before on screen. It is clearly evident that Ghai still lives and breathes
in the same world he was in 10-15 years back. No signs of evolution registered!
The sights of villagers singing and dancing in chorus on a big community ground
having tricolors in their hands are so so done to death. There is no escape for
you from watching our leading lady seducing the villain to acquire some
important information kept in a micro SD card and if that doesn’t prove to be the
cause of death of your interest in the film, you will have to witness another
baddie kidnapping family members of the other side. Am I in 2014 or transported
in 70’s Bollywood??
On the performances, the new find Mishti looks fresh and a stunning
treat for camera lenses and viewer’s eyes. About acting, all I can say is she’s
confident but a long way to gain other’s in her. Kartik impresses in his comparatively
shorter role. Rishi Kapoor and Mithun Da do it with ease, since that come with
the experience they have but their roles will not be much of an unforgettable
experience. If anyone who really gets into the skin of the character, it is
Chandan Roy Sanyal as a corrupt cop-turned-good helping soul to Kaanchi. He brings
life to every frame he’s in.
Talking about a Subhash Ghai Film and not mentioning its music? Now,
that’s another shame. Ridiculous lyrics [one goes like, “Tu mushtanda tu sexy, tu chalti phirti taxi"], lackluster tunes and a totally average album!! I wish you could watch the
weirdest medley of the year titled as ‘Kambal ke neeche’ where Mahima Chaudhary
makes a special appearance! It’s hard to sit through such idiocy in times where
we intent to talk about changing times and still go back to old formulas for
safe way of entertainment.
To put
this in short, KAANCHI is a 2 hour 30 min long missing report where we see all
our hopes to find glimpse of the Subhash Ghai style of filmmaking die sooner or
later! Disappointing!! [2/5]
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