Director: Kamal Chandra
Cast: Annu Kapoor, Paarth Samthaan and others
Where: In theatres near you
Rating: 3 stars
A film that has been in and out of court has finally seen the light of the day. Hamare Baarah, based on a controversial subject, is set in a Muslim household from Lucknow. It questions the belief of having many children in the name of Allah.
Director Kamal Chandra’s film isn’t offensive but sensitive enough to stir up emotions around a topic that is a talking point. He dares to make a point about the community and religion.
Annu Kapoor, who plays a qawwali singer, wishes to have his sixth child with his second wife, who is clinically unfit. Against her doctor’s wish, she undergoes delivery at a higher risk. One of his daughters files a case against her own father (Annu) for killing his mother. Will she get justice?
Parth, who plays a journalist, helps her in seeking justice.
Hamare Baarah is mostly a social drama that is high on emotions, drama and awakening. However, the pre-climax is stretched a bit and the conclusion to the story is done quite well. The characters are relatable. Annu Kapoor is such a fine actor that he overshadows everyone in each frame.
The film doesn’t go the depressing route and it does have a grip on the plot and social messaging. Hamare Baarah is an eye opener that is watchable. Rare a film comes that talks about population control and especially with Islam, it becomes more important to understand what lies beneath.
Overall, Hamare Baarah is an essential film for the society, its people and culture.
