Bajrangi Bhaijaan

I bought this for myself; I had seen the movie before and wanted a copy of my own. It brings into focus some of the hatred and intolerance that exist between Pakistan and India, and show what can happen when we view other people as just people. It is played with love and humor and determination.

Beautifully crafted movie. Its quite a complex piece and put together so well. The main focus of this movie is the hero doing everything he possibly can to take a little mute girl to back to her family. Layered around the story is the fact that the girl is form Pakistan while the hero is from India two completely different cultures whose governments are at war with one another. Regardless of the tension between the two cultures Bajrang has promised to take the girl back home after nearly handing her off to be sold into prostitution by a charlatan who said he'd help so that Bajrang wouldn't have to cross borders. Along the way the director shows Bajrang learning that all his conceptions about the opposing culture isn't so different from his and by staying true to his own religion he gets help to complete his mission all along the way showing that human kindness and love triumph over hate. The reporter that helps him couldn't have said it any better its easy to sell hate love not so much. The Pakistani govenment is dead set on painting him as an indian spy after being caught but police officials and people from both sides rise up and challenge government officials at the border between the two countries to help set him free letting human kindness shine to correct a wrong lest he be put in prison for life for having done the right thing. The girl is also there and in a desperate attempt to say her own good bye to her saviour finally manages to talk ands yells out to him with everyone there witnessing what love can accomplish.

This is one incredible movie that brings people together and tugs at everyone's hearts. This is a movie that will make you cry and feel good. The casting is just perfect from the funny Pakistani cops and Area Inspector to the Maulana to the reporter and to Salman Khan. The child however is a ridiculous standout. Despite like 5 words at the end she totally stole the show without speaking the entire movie. A very cute and beautiful girl who can express her emotions so well through just her eyes and facial expressions. I think she will grow up and land in Bollywood for sure. She definitely has acting chops and grace.The songs are pretty good and sung well and the whole situation is just so incredibly inspiring and positive. I mean, I don't think the people of India or Pakistan can hate this movie or each other for some time after watching this movie.Perhaps they should watch this movie and then come for a summit on Indo-Pak talks like Kashmir etc.But who am I kidding. Reality is so different.At least we have make believe Bollywood so we can escape reality fantastically for a while like this.Great movie. 9.5/10

This is by far one of the best movie performances given by actor Salman Khan (as Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi alias Bajrangi Bhaijaan) This character protrayed by him suits him perfectly and thankfully he has not overacted too much thus making it a success. Harshaali Malhotra as Munni, shown as a mute girl is adorable. She is the main character of the movie who has not spoken a single word yet conveyed everything beautifully. Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Chand Nawab, shown as a Pakistani reporter, has done good acting too. The movie has very good story-line and is truly heartwarming. Cinematography in this movie is very good. Cinematographer Aseem Mishra has captured some excellent shots.Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a moving story of Pawan Kumar's quest to unite the child with her parents against all odds. The film still holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. I enjoyed this movie watching with my family and I am sure you too will enjoy it.Rating with five stars!

Engaging story that generally moves at a good pace. For a six-year old with no dialogue Harshaali Malhotra's portrayal is Oscar-stellar. My hat's off to her and to Kabir Khan who was able to direct her to produce such natural facial expressions and body language. Nawazuddin Siddiqui was likewise a show stealer even though in a highly unusual script arc, his major character doesn't even appear in the story until well after half done. But what he lacks in air-time, he more than makes up for in his relatable portrayal of a struggling journalist with heart. One cannot reflect on this movie without also acknowledging the magnificent cinematography, something that oozes promise from shot 1 and keeps going whether it was to be snow-capped peaks, lush valleys or Sindhi desert. The musical numbers (especially the extravaganza that introduces Salman's character) can get a overly long, but other than that, as a story firmly in the "journey home" genre, it's a classic that transcends language and culture. Whether or not you understand its colorful Hindi and Urdu with English subtitles, you can't be human if your emotions aren't in overdrive by the end.

A story of selfless love that portrays all the awesome possibilities when we embrace being human in society, no matter what the borders, or race, or differences. A story of a mother and a family's boundless love for a child, and all the joys and agonies that accompany it. The true beauty of the movie was the six-year old girl, played by Harshaali Malhotra. Without a word, she had a voice throughout the movie. Her expressions were eloquent and more moving than mere words. It is astounding how she communicates all without an utterance.Salman Khan was superb and so genuine. As Pawan, he believed and so did we the audience. Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a journalist gives the movie the perfect balance between love and criticism. The cinematography was lush and clear, and the music so moving and beautiful that it resonated and was recalled even when the movie was done. Please watch this movie. It is a rare opportunity to watch something truly good and heart lifting.