Zubaan movie review: Vicky Kaushal gives a terrific performance in this story of soul searching
Zubaan is the story of Dilsher( Vicky Kaushal), a small town boy who stammers and stutters his way through adolescence. His speech impediment is metaphorical to the challenges he meets right from his growing up years to the time he becomes a man.
Zubaan is a film made with a lot of love and it shows in every frame
Mozez Singh’s directorial debut Zubaan is unlike a conventional first film. It doesn’t adhere to any norms or stereotypes set by a conventional mode of storytelling. In fact Zuban’s biggest asset is that it breaks the mould and explores new ways of reaching out to the audience. For that you need to have an open mind and lot of patience.
Music is an intrinsic part of the film and as the promos show, it is music that finally becomes his salvation and saving grace. Set against the background of Punjab( the place where Dilsher grows up) the plot has several layers that show themselves through a myriad of characters that join the protagonist in his journey. Sarah Jane Dias plays a singer-dancer who is a catalyst that makes Dilsher question his true identity and purpose in life. The film revolves around his journey to get in touch with Gurucharan( Manish Chaudhary) who left a mark on him as a child and now is a successful business baron in Delhi. However, once Dilsher becomes a part of this murky world, things start falling apart. Gurucharan’s son( Raaghav Chanana) is jealous of his father’s affection and proximity to a stranger who comes from a different class. Before you think this is a family drama, the plot takes a series of unexpected twists and turns and rising above what could have been a predictable climax.
