Review: Time for a desert safar(i). So carry gallons of water (even blood can't buy you more), ample sun block and a spirit that doesn't drain along the dusty roads (of Rann of Kutch, Gujarat). There will be camels for company too, so beware; it will be a slow, rugged, bumpy, but breathtaking ride.
Bakka's (Purab) the paani ka devta of his poor, water-starved village in the middle of the desert. He's blessed with the power of divining water spots in barren lands. There's also a scorching enmity with the neighbouring gaon as they own a water well and Bakka's sweetheart, Kesar (Kirti). In the meanwhile, a pretty Russian animal activist, Kim (Jules) (who makes the village men's throat go dry!) sets camp here to save flamingos from dying in the only water-body in the village. Fascinated with the gori chamri villagers enthusiastically help her to source fresh water for the feathered beauties. Her project soars, but what about the drought-struck village-folk who are waiting to break into a blood bath over one boond of water?
'Jal' captures the bare beauty of the golden cracked earth and its tortuous tapestry in artfully mounted frames (cinematography: Sunita Radia). It's a picture-perfect album with stark sights and parched souls. The story is stirring, handling several complex issues in the same breath, and yes, that does leave us a bit thirsty. It also needs a better edit. There are over-dramatized scenes (Bakka dragged across the desert) to enhance visual impact, but the solid performances and soundtrack make up for it.
Debutant director Girish Malik throws in some light-hearted moments, which nicely water down the intensity of those long, sun-stroked scenes. Purab impressively shines in one of his best roles ever (dashing in his dhotis), Tannishtha is fiery and fabulous, Kirti shows a lot of spark (she's hot too!). Ravi Gossain (as Bakka's best friend) is excellent and Yashpal and Mukul (Bakka's rival) lend good support. The story scatters often like a fistful of sand, yet, for those seeking something different, go quench your thirst.
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