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With Paa, director R Balki has handed Amithah
Bachchan one of the most challenging roles of his
career. The role of Auro, a child suffering from
premature aging. In Paa, Abhishek plays Amitabh's
father.
The story is simply about the relationship that Auro
shares with his father, a politician. He like any
normal kid his age is innocent and clean by heart.
His emotions are pure, but it's this disease that
makes him look much older than his age, that makes
Paa such a touching experience.
The director of Cheeni Kum with Paa celebrates the
magic of childhood - those nostalgic days at school.
The movie starts off well with the introduction of
Auro, soon goes off track with Amol's political
career and his rivalries when you begin to wonder if
the movie is really about Auro or Amol.
Paa belongs to Auro; he's the heart, soul and body
of the film. Bachchan is totally into the character,
not for moment do you feel the presence of the
superstar. His voice modulation, mannerisms are
outstanding to say the least. Abhishek Bachchan
holds his own pitted against his great father. Vidya
Balan acts well and looks gorgeous.
The simplicity with which R Balki has narrated Paa
though, would work with both kids and the adults.
The dialogues are witty, sweet and funny. The
emotions are real filled with moments of innocence,
through which you connect deeply with the character
of Auro. The build up through the first 45 minutes
of the second half lead to the scintillating climax,
which would even get a tear or two out of the
stone-hearted. |
