Movie Review: Ye Khula Aasman

Movie : Yeh Khula Aasman

 

Rating : 2.5 / 5

 

Actors : Raghubir Yadav, Raj Tandon, Aanya Anand, Yashpal Sharma, Manjusha Godse

 

Director : Geetanjali Sinha

 

Producer : Hemandra Aran

 

Music : Anand-Milind

 

Unlike Hollywood, film makers in India never gave much importance to issues related to children. Sure, there have been movies which raised certain childhood issues or had huge child star cast but hardly managed to look in the psyche of a child. 

 

Aamir Khan broke the mould with his brilliant movie 'Taare Zameen Par' and several film makers followed the suit. The closest to Aamir's movie was Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Udaan' which showed the dilemma of a teenager boy.

 

Geetanjali Sinha's 'Yeh Khula Aasman' follows a similar storyline. It's a story of boy's anguish and his failed expectations. Avinash is a struggling student who is suffering from a difficult phase beacuse he has failed in his class and is unhappy with his life.

 

He feels lonely beacuse his parents don't spend enough time with him. In order to cope up with situation he starts livng with his grandfather who is a champion in kite flying and wants to pass on the same trait to his grandson. so as to rebuild his self confidence.

 

The story is quite predictable and it is easy for the audience to take a guess as to what will happen next. The most important aspect of the story is the emotional bond between the grandfather-grandson. The relationship is shown in a very beautiful manner. At a time when people don't have time for one another, the film showcases a story where people are trying hard to keep a relationship. The film is a bit slow at places and quite a few scenes that might bore the audience.

 

In terms of acting, Raghubir Yadav did an amazing job in the role of grandfather and you don't get tired of watching him. He fits the role of an aged man to the core. His portrayal of love for his grandson can be understood even without any dialouge. Raj Tandon also palyed the part of the protagonist Avinash with full conviction. Aanya Anand and Yashpal Sharma have a small but important role.

 

Director Geetanjali Sinha has been successful in showing the emotions that she attempted but kept certain dramatic aspects of general masala movies, especially the climax scene which is not quite a surprise for the audience and that makes the film a tad weak, though she has shown the rural envoirnment very nicely.

 

Songs play an important role in the movie and add a nice touch while keeping the viewers glued to the film. Overall the movie is a one time watch but if you are a fan of action or masala films then this one is not for you.