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Aryabhatt Ka Zero: A film that goes nowhere
Aryabhatt Ka Zero, directed by Kamal Chandra, has received a 2-star rating from Hindustan Times. The film follows Baggu (Himansh Kohli), a directionless young man who decides to crack the UPSC exam…
The Story in Brief
Aryabhatt Ka Zero, directed by Kamal Chandra, has received a 2-star rating from Hindustan Times. The film follows Baggu (Himansh Kohli), a directionless young man who decides to crack the UPSC exam after his girlfriend marries an SDM. The plot, however, abandons this premise midway and ends with a sudden, anti-climactic twist that suggests success has little to do with hard work.
Himansh Kohli's performance is described as hit-and-miss, lacking energy. Ravi Kishan and Shilpa Shinde have limited screen time, while Neeraj Sood as Baggu's father stands out. The cinematography by Yogesh Jani is praised for capturing Delhi and the hills, but the screenplay and music by Manan Bhardwaj fail to impress. The film leaves the viewer with neither inspiration nor entertainment.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative in such reviews is that a film about an ordinary person's struggle should be uplifting or at least engaging. But 'Aryabhatt Ka Zero' is a reminder that a good premise means nothing without a disciplined screenplay. The sudden shift to a message about luck over hard work feels like a cheat. The test is not whether a film is inspiring, but whether its story earns its conclusion. This one does not, leaving the audience to wonder what the point was.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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