What Is the Story About?
Unheard is an episodic tale of different characters expressing their views on freedom struggle and India – the Nation on the brisk of achieving freedom. What is the right way to fight for the nation? What lies ahead after India’s independence? The questions and the debate on them form the plot of the mini-series.
Performances?
Bala Aditya, Chandini Chowdhary, Priyadarshi, Ajay, Srinivas Avasarala and Chakrapani are the actor’s part of the series, Unheard. More than ‘acting’ these actors converse with one another in each episode. They pick a side of the history and debate with each other on the topic.
There is no typical drama, even though it is felt through the words. Everyone has done a fair job, but Srinivas Avasarala and Bala Aditya are impressive. The former shows his Urdu command in the final episode. Chandini Chowdhary feels like punching above her weight, uttering the dialogues. Priyadarshi is sincere as always, and Ajay is adequate.
Analysis
Aditya KV has written and directed the series. As mentioned previously, Unheard is more of conversations between different characters rather than a regular story containing drama.
Each episode tackles a different chapter from out pre-Independence struggles to the D-Day. The entire action happens in the backdrop of Hyderabad, under Nizam’s rule.
The intention of the director is no doubt honest and needs appreciation. There is a genuine focus on the topics chosen to converse. Both sides are given a fair point to address their side. A conclusion is not provided in a black and white sense (even though the debate happens in that way). The final judgement is left for the viewers to decide if they can understand the scenario in conjunction with current times.
The writing gets better as the series progresses. The topics chosen are also exciting and complicated. The natives working for the British or the Nizam conundrum and so on are good.
However, one can also sense a bit of naivety in the process. Some thoughts are clearly incorporated with a hindsight view of history. It doesn’t give an impression that people of those times are conversing. The language is on the heavy side to cover the core issue, making the whole thing look archaic when it could be inspiring.
Still, the issues aside, the topics are good to be discussed. It is more like a history class via a series format. It gives an idea of the struggle we have gone through to get where we are today.
In the end, Unheard tells essential tales of our Independence struggle in a unique way. The conversations are likely to be harbingers of potent discussions among interested groups. For that reason alone, one can give Unheard a try even though it’s very dry and has no drama narratively.
Music and Other Departments?
Naresh Kumaran provides the music for the series. The music mostly accentuates the dramatic cues on the topics in discussion. But, it follows a clichéd pattern. The cinematography is by Abhiraj Nair. Garry BH handles the editing. It is neatly done and makes one interested in the narrative even though there are limited actors. Writing is a significant asset.
Highlights?
Topics
The Content In Writing
Short Length
Drawbacks?
Documentary Feeling
Repetitiveness In Certain Topics
The Language Of Writing
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes
Will You Recommend It?
Yes, with Reservations
Unheard Series Review by Binged Bureau
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