BAJIRAO MASTANI

If you're into historical romance, this is one of the many to look at. I never really thought newer ages could capture the magic of the olden classic 'forbidden romance in royalty' era. However, then I realized how the evolving of technology plays a part in this. The quality of film screams how royal and elegant a movie can look. Like one thing I specifically love about this movie is how they capture every feeling in the actors eyes by changing the lighting and colors. You can sense deeper emotions and its overwhelming but it sweeps you with it, and that's the point of these kind of movies.

Short backstory, the Peshwa (prime minister), Bajirao is married to Kashi Bai, but falls for a warrior princess, Mastani. Bajirao then marries Mastani, making her his second wife, despite her being a Muslim and him from Hindu descendants. This story circulates Peshwa Bajirao defending his rightful love for Mastani, and also doesn't stop loving Kashi Bai, although that's not what she feels. The war between religions and principles just sparked more fire in this romance that shook everyone, especially the way it ended (which I'm definitely gonna come to).

The main show stopper's for this piece if definitely the cinematography and directing, by the amazing Sanjay-Leela Bhansali. The lighting, is spectacular. The way the colors are oriented makes this so beautiful to watch. 

The second part, are definitely the songs. These songs, randomly play in my mind up to this day. That shows how successful they were when they first came out. Not only the extremely detailed choreography, but also the intoxicating lyrics, that mean so little yet so much. The clothing probably makes me want to be a part of Indian Royalty so bad, because, wow. The jewelry, the makeup, the clothing color coordination, the refined stitch work on every single piece is just, extraordinary, intricately beautiful to look at. Deewani Mastani, Pinga and Malhari are considered the most popular songs in this masterpiece, and I totally agree with it. I will give you the chance to have an opinion on this as well as I am going attach all three songs down here for judgement. 

This kind of love maybe very exaggerative for many people (as it should), but for film purposes  redeem it to acceptable. 

The one thing that I maybe consider as negative feedback for this movie was the ending. It was very, surreal. Do not get me wrong, I indulge in crazy love stories as much as I am a realist, however this was a little much in terms of the "love-legendness" of it. Just my personal opinion. Sometimes, we like real stories, sometimes fantasies. But trying to put them both together in one is pretty challenging, no doubt, and has to be executed to perfection.

All in all, I love war romances and this will always be always be a go-to when I am seeking for a beautiful film to watch, especially visually, so thank you Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

 

Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Tanvi Azmi, Milind Soman, Vaibhav Tatwawaadi, Ayush Tandon, Mahesh Majrekar, Aditya Pancholio, Raza Murad, Sukhada Khandkekar, Benjamin Gilani, Anuja Sathe, Yatin Karyekar, Ganesh Yadav, Snehlata Girish Vaisakar, Irrfan Khan, Kartik Ahuja

Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Year released: 2015

Link to watch full movie with english subtitles: 

Bajirao Mastani (2015) Full Movie Online Free Streaming (topeuropix.site)