When an adept and upright actor and filmmaker of Aamir Khan’s calibre opines anything about a film and gives his feedback, the world listens. This is what happened in a recently held screening for Amitabh Bachchan’s forthcoming film ‘Jhund’. After watching the film, Aamir Khan first words were: ‘What a film, my God. It’s a beautifully made film.’
Aamir Khan further observed that in a private screening for a film, this is perhaps the first time a film has received a standing ovation. “I don’t have any words to say. The way you have captured the emotions of spirit of India’s youngsters – it’s unbelievable.”, he said.
The ‘Lagaan’ actor, who has himself directed a widely acclaimed film with a child protagonist ‘Taare Zameen Par’, had all good things to say about the performances of the children in ‘Jhund’. He also praised the film in a light-heartedly way by saying that “It’s a very surprising film. Whatever we have learned in 20-30 years of making films, you have made a football out of it.”
And last but definitely not the least, Aamir Khan was evidently in awe of another legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan’s performance in ‘Jhund’. Regarding his performance, he said that “Amitabh Bachchan has done many great films in his career, but this (Jhund) is one of his best films.’
Besides Aamir Khan’s review for ‘Jhund’, the movie has received encouraging feedback from some film analysts/reviewers who have already seen it beforehand. Around a week back, the eagerly anticipated sports film’s trailer was also admired by many cinephiles on social media platforms.
Helmed by Nagraj Manjule, the Amitabh Bachchan starrer biographical sports drama film is based on the life of the founder of NGO Slum Soccer Vijay Barse. The veteran actor is essaying the role of a professor who encourages a ragtag bunch of street children to make a football team. How he transforms an untrained Jhund (crowd) against all odds into a proper team ostensibly forms the film’s crux.
‘Jhund’ is set for a theatrical release on 4th March 2022. While Aamir Khan’s next film ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ is currently slated to release in cinemas on 11th August 2022.