To an American, especially a post-9/11 American, the idea of a "terrorist musical" would seem outrageous and naive. It would be grossly unfair to make fun of this film in that way, though; MK defies classification in Hollywood genres. The diapason of themes in this movie is impressive and, to quote Roger Ebert, one actually cares what happens to these people, even the unholy maker-of-fatwas Hilal. A young man's flirtation with extremism is teated, as well as the little-understood Hindu-Moslem, and little-known Russian-Pathan dynamics. I loved the scenery and cinematography, and was very interested to hear about the symbolism from the other IMDb commenter's.
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Echoes of terror from Kashmir
Peter_Young30 October 2010
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's films are always extremely well made in terms of both writing and technique. They're often much more realistic, mature, and the stories are often issue-based and serious. Mission Kashmir is no exception in this regard. It's an impressive and enjoyable movie set in the valley of Kashmir and once again dealing with the ceaseless conflicts between India and Pakistan. The story follows a young boy named Altaaf who is adopted by Inayat Khan, a police officer who unintentionally killed his entire family while trying to eliminate terrorists right after the death of his son. Altaaf lives with Inayat and his wife Neelima for a couple of years, gradually starting to consider them his parents and forgetting the tragic accident. But one day he finds out the truth and runs away. Finding refuge in a terrorist group led by Hilal Kohistani, Altaaf grows up to be a deeply tormented and angry young man who decisively wants to kill the man who killed his family and whom he himself considered to be his own father.
Mission Kashmir shows how crucially tragic events happening at times of a war affect the lives of children and their perception of life, all through the character of Altaaf. His life is miserable and not one single day goes by without the terrible images of his parents' death popping up in his mind and torturing him to no end. As a result he seeks revenge at any cost, believing this will relieve his pain. This message was conveyed very efficiently and the moral of the story is truly laudable. Technically, the movie is marvelously slick. The cinematography is stupendous, the editing is fantastic, the background score perfectly suits the film's atmosphere and dark mood. The music, composed by Shankar Ehsaan-Loy, is generally good, though some of the songs are less necessary. In fact, numbers like "Bumbro" and "Maaf Karo" were too joyful for an intensely dramatic feature like this. The film is very well written - with brilliant dialogues that some of may be a bit sentimental at points but are overall effective enough for the film.
On the flip side, I think the terrorism thing could have been a little toned down. I could not understand why Altaaf had to find solace in being a part of a terrorist group. At times I also felt his character was a bit over the top. I'm referring to his overly strong will to take revenge. The relationship portrayed between Altaaf and Sufiya Parvez, his childhood friend and current love interest, was a little under-developed. I mean, they met after 10 long years and instantly became a pair. Well, the movie still could rise above these flaws with its technical brilliance and interesting story, and above all, many great scenes. I think the action scenes were refreshingly good in this movie, and the climax was very good. One of the film's best scenes is the one in which Altaaf tells his girlfriend that he can see nothing but blood and scary scenes of murder and she offers him to try and look at the world through her eyes. There starts a nice peaceful song, "Chupke Se Sun".
The acting is roundly excellent, and the one who leads the cast is undoubtedly Sanjay Dutt. He is excellent in his role and delivers one of his finest performances - natural, heartfelt and great. Hrithik Roshan is wonderful in some scenes and over-expressive in others, but overall is well cast in the role of a tormented young man, which he plays with sincerity and style. Preity Zinta shines as the young TV reporter and Altaaf's love interest. The chemistry between Roshan and Zinta is very good. Sonali Kulkarni is outstanding as Neelima Khan. She is compelling and moving and plays her character's suffering and pain with depth. The character of Jackie Shroff looked really like a caricature villain to me at some points. To sum it up, Mission Kashmir is one entertaining and well made film which, in spite of its flaws here and there, manages to move and impress. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's direction is very good, and so is the film's message. It's definitely worth watching and for more than one reason.
Mission Kashmir shows how crucially tragic events happening at times of a war affect the lives of children and their perception of life, all through the character of Altaaf. His life is miserable and not one single day goes by without the terrible images of his parents' death popping up in his mind and torturing him to no end. As a result he seeks revenge at any cost, believing this will relieve his pain. This message was conveyed very efficiently and the moral of the story is truly laudable. Technically, the movie is marvelously slick. The cinematography is stupendous, the editing is fantastic, the background score perfectly suits the film's atmosphere and dark mood. The music, composed by Shankar Ehsaan-Loy, is generally good, though some of the songs are less necessary. In fact, numbers like "Bumbro" and "Maaf Karo" were too joyful for an intensely dramatic feature like this. The film is very well written - with brilliant dialogues that some of may be a bit sentimental at points but are overall effective enough for the film.
On the flip side, I think the terrorism thing could have been a little toned down. I could not understand why Altaaf had to find solace in being a part of a terrorist group. At times I also felt his character was a bit over the top. I'm referring to his overly strong will to take revenge. The relationship portrayed between Altaaf and Sufiya Parvez, his childhood friend and current love interest, was a little under-developed. I mean, they met after 10 long years and instantly became a pair. Well, the movie still could rise above these flaws with its technical brilliance and interesting story, and above all, many great scenes. I think the action scenes were refreshingly good in this movie, and the climax was very good. One of the film's best scenes is the one in which Altaaf tells his girlfriend that he can see nothing but blood and scary scenes of murder and she offers him to try and look at the world through her eyes. There starts a nice peaceful song, "Chupke Se Sun".
The acting is roundly excellent, and the one who leads the cast is undoubtedly Sanjay Dutt. He is excellent in his role and delivers one of his finest performances - natural, heartfelt and great. Hrithik Roshan is wonderful in some scenes and over-expressive in others, but overall is well cast in the role of a tormented young man, which he plays with sincerity and style. Preity Zinta shines as the young TV reporter and Altaaf's love interest. The chemistry between Roshan and Zinta is very good. Sonali Kulkarni is outstanding as Neelima Khan. She is compelling and moving and plays her character's suffering and pain with depth. The character of Jackie Shroff looked really like a caricature villain to me at some points. To sum it up, Mission Kashmir is one entertaining and well made film which, in spite of its flaws here and there, manages to move and impress. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's direction is very good, and so is the film's message. It's definitely worth watching and for more than one reason.
Pleasantly surprising!
shadowman12326 November 2007
I decided to continue my phase of watching Bollywood movies which I have not seen in a while and I stumbled upon Mission Kashmir , although I try to avoid very sensitive subjects regarding this the issue of Kashmir and the way Bollywood has a reputation for portraying Muslims these days I had decided to put these views to one side and view this movie and to my surprise it was nothing what I had expected it to. The film has elements of love,faith,hate and other various things so cleverly woven into it that it fits in very nicely and moves the film along at a good pace. The movie also wasted no time in getting under way with plenty of twist and turns and some good dialogue and truly some moving scenes and not to mention the fact that it was beautifully shot giving us the flora and fauna of Kashmir and the grim , ugly depiction of war. The acting from nearly everyone was up to scratch including Hitrik Roshan who I felt was a little cheesy and mousy at times but he carried him-self well, my only complaints were that the songs in this one were a little too long and that caused the film to drift a bit and I felt the Islamic terrorists were well again a little tooo clichéd as if Bollywood has been watching Hollywood a too much. But having said that , Mission Kashmir was defiantly an entertaining but yet at the same time moving, thought provoking picture which is must be checked out by Bollywood fans.
MISSION: KASHMIR - 8.5 OUT 10
TWO BRAVE MEN BATTLE EACH OTHER ...AND PARADISE BURNS!
MISSION: KASHMIR - 8.5 OUT 10
TWO BRAVE MEN BATTLE EACH OTHER ...AND PARADISE BURNS!
The best of 2000
DrEbert10 November 2001
When I saw KHAMOSH, also directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, I thought it was the worst movie ever. I thought that Chopra was a terrible director. Then, I saw MISSION KASHMIR.
MISSION KASHMIR has a rather confusing line if you don't follow it completely. Inayat Khan (Sanjay Dutt) is a Kashmiri cop whose son falls from a second-story window by accident. No doctor treats the boy in fear of a fatwah issued by a terrorist named Malik-ul-Khan. The boy dies.
Blinded with fury, Khan organizes a raid on a house Malik-ul-Khan is staying at. Unknown to the police, the house is owned by an innocent family of four and Malik-ul-Khan is there merely as an uninvited guest. During the raid, all terrorists and almost all members of the family are shot down. The only survivor is the ten-year-old boy Altaaf.
Khan adopts Altaaf, but is continuously fearing that the boy will one day realize that he was the masked man who killed his family. One day, Altaaf finds the mask and realizes the truth. He attempts to murder his foster father and runs away.
Years later, an ex-Mujahiddin Pathan radical terrorist named Hilal (brilliantly portrayed by Jackie Shroff) is in search of a brave soldier to help him in his jihad and in a top secret mission code-named Mission Kashmir. Who else does he pick, but his "baccha" (child) Altaaf (Hrithik Roshan)?
Along the way, we meet the beautiful and playful TV reporter Sufiya Pervez (Preity Zinta).
MISSION KASHMIR is no ordinary action movie. It is actually more of a drama set on a violent background. Don't misunderstand me; action lovers will be thrilled by this film.
The special effects of MISSION KASHMIR are extraordinary and the music and songs are the best I've seen in years. One thing I used to dislike about many films was that there would be songs where they did not belong. The songs here are well-worded and absolutely appropriate.
Jackie Shroff's portrayal of Hilal is equally outstanding. One can take a look at his eyes and realize that this man is a fanatic.
If MISSION KASHMIR were an American film, it would receive the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actor (Hrithik Roshan), Best Actress (Preity Zinta), Best Director (Vidhu Vinod Chopra), Best Supporting Actor (Jackie Shroff), Best Supporting Actress (Sonali Kulkarni), Best Music, and Best Special Effects.
Simply an outstanding film.
9.5 out of 10
MISSION KASHMIR has a rather confusing line if you don't follow it completely. Inayat Khan (Sanjay Dutt) is a Kashmiri cop whose son falls from a second-story window by accident. No doctor treats the boy in fear of a fatwah issued by a terrorist named Malik-ul-Khan. The boy dies.
Blinded with fury, Khan organizes a raid on a house Malik-ul-Khan is staying at. Unknown to the police, the house is owned by an innocent family of four and Malik-ul-Khan is there merely as an uninvited guest. During the raid, all terrorists and almost all members of the family are shot down. The only survivor is the ten-year-old boy Altaaf.
Khan adopts Altaaf, but is continuously fearing that the boy will one day realize that he was the masked man who killed his family. One day, Altaaf finds the mask and realizes the truth. He attempts to murder his foster father and runs away.
Years later, an ex-Mujahiddin Pathan radical terrorist named Hilal (brilliantly portrayed by Jackie Shroff) is in search of a brave soldier to help him in his jihad and in a top secret mission code-named Mission Kashmir. Who else does he pick, but his "baccha" (child) Altaaf (Hrithik Roshan)?
Along the way, we meet the beautiful and playful TV reporter Sufiya Pervez (Preity Zinta).
MISSION KASHMIR is no ordinary action movie. It is actually more of a drama set on a violent background. Don't misunderstand me; action lovers will be thrilled by this film.
The special effects of MISSION KASHMIR are extraordinary and the music and songs are the best I've seen in years. One thing I used to dislike about many films was that there would be songs where they did not belong. The songs here are well-worded and absolutely appropriate.
Jackie Shroff's portrayal of Hilal is equally outstanding. One can take a look at his eyes and realize that this man is a fanatic.
If MISSION KASHMIR were an American film, it would receive the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actor (Hrithik Roshan), Best Actress (Preity Zinta), Best Director (Vidhu Vinod Chopra), Best Supporting Actor (Jackie Shroff), Best Supporting Actress (Sonali Kulkarni), Best Music, and Best Special Effects.
Simply an outstanding film.
9.5 out of 10
Moments of brilliance interspersed with some cliche and propaganda
toclement15 November 2000
Overall I really enjoyed the nearly 3 hour epic ride of "Mission Kashmir". But I couldn't help but cringe at times when it took on a bit of a political bent that clearly favored one side over the other in the India-Pakistan battle over Kashmir. It's not that I disagree or agree with the stance, but just that it was a bit heavy-handed at times. The way the heroes and villains were portrayed stylistically gave away the ending. The bad guys looked and acted like monsters, the good guys were smiling family men. And of the bad guys who looked good? Well you just knew it was a matter of time that they would change their ways. The action kept the movie going at a brisk pace, though I found these scenes to be the least exciting. I was more moved by the human interplay between the characters. But the highlight for me were the musical scenes; in particular, I loved one scene where the misguided hero finds his long lost childhood girlfriend on the set of a song and dance performance. It was so electrifying I had a hard time staying in my seat.
Overall, I liked this movie, and as a newcomer to Indian cinema, I look forward to seeing many more. (7 out of 10)
Overall, I liked this movie, and as a newcomer to Indian cinema, I look forward to seeing many more. (7 out of 10)
Awesome film
silvan-desouza24 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Vidhu Vinod Chopra is one of the best filmmakers we have, Mission Kashmir was a Diwali Release alongwith Mohabbatein and Hrithik who was a heartthrob after KNPH was released though FIZA didn't get much attraction. Mission kashmir is again like Fiza A terrorism film but treated differently The film starts well with Sanju loosing his son and running pilar post, Jn Hrithik shooting Sanjay Dutt and then after 10 years the older Hrithik shooting him in the office are brilliantly handled, Jackie's introduction is well handled, though the terrorism angle could be more elaborate. Yet the emotional scee between Hrithik and Shonali is fab, even Sanju confronting her after meeting Hrithik and her death are brilliant, Sanju cornering Jackie and the finale are superb
Direction by VVC is amazing Music by SEL is good, Rind Posh Maal, Bhumro are good, while Udit and Alka's duets Socho Ke Jheelon ka and Chupke Se are good too
Amongst performances Sanjay Dutt after a series of gangster roles did a stellar role and is simply outstanding, his emotional scenes are simply brilliant, he lends the right maturity to the role,Normally in films like Khalnayak, Kartoos, Jung Jackie played the lawkeeper while Sanju the lawbreaker here both had a role reversal, Hrithik Roshan in his 3rd release is superb and does a great job though raw in some scenes, however his role came too close to FIZA where too he played a terrorist. Jackie Shroff is amazing as the villain which is underwritten Preity Zinta is decent, Shonali Kulkarni is amazing in her role though she is of same age as Hrithik, Puru Raaj Kumar leaves a mark in a cameo rest are all okay
Direction by VVC is amazing Music by SEL is good, Rind Posh Maal, Bhumro are good, while Udit and Alka's duets Socho Ke Jheelon ka and Chupke Se are good too
Amongst performances Sanjay Dutt after a series of gangster roles did a stellar role and is simply outstanding, his emotional scenes are simply brilliant, he lends the right maturity to the role,Normally in films like Khalnayak, Kartoos, Jung Jackie played the lawkeeper while Sanju the lawbreaker here both had a role reversal, Hrithik Roshan in his 3rd release is superb and does a great job though raw in some scenes, however his role came too close to FIZA where too he played a terrorist. Jackie Shroff is amazing as the villain which is underwritten Preity Zinta is decent, Shonali Kulkarni is amazing in her role though she is of same age as Hrithik, Puru Raaj Kumar leaves a mark in a cameo rest are all okay
An Excellent Unknown Indian Action Movie
claudio_carvalho25 September 2004
Warning: Spoilers
Minor Spoilers
In Kashmir, Inayat Khan (Sanjay Dutt) is the supervisor of the police, married with the Hindu Neelima (Sonali Kulkarni) and having the beloved son Irfaan (Master Yogin Soni). After a mission against terrorists, Khan is hurt and a doctor, friend of his family, heals him, although the prohibition (called 'fatwah') by the terrorist Malik-ul-Khan (Puru Rajkumar), who fights for the independence of Kashmir. The doctor and his family are executed by Malik-ul-Khan, as an example to be followed by the other doctors. Some days later, Irfaan suffers an accident, and no doctor treats him, afraid of the 'fatwah' and the boy dies. Later, Khan gets an information where Malik-ul-Khan would be, and he goes to the place with his men wearing ninja mask. The terrorists are lodged in a house of a local family, and Khan and his men, blinded with the feeling of revenge, shoot in everybody in the house, including the father, the mother and the six years old sister of the young boy Altaaf (Master Mohsin). The boy becomes speechless and Neelima convinces Khan to adopt him. One night, the boy accidentally finds the truth and goes away from Neelima and Khan. Ten years later, Altaaf (Hrithik Roshan) becomes a terrorist, raised by the Afghan killer Hilal Kohistani (Jackie Shroff), and comes back with an assignment against Kashmir and a personal vendetta against his former father and presently Inspector Khan.
This unknown movie is one of the best action movies I have ever seen. The direction and the performance of the cast are outstanding. The soundtrack is something wonderful. The dances, with colored costumes and magnificent choreography, are marvelous. The special effects are also great. The screenplay is excellent, having a complex and dramatic story, and in order to help other users to understand the plot of 'Mission Kashmir', let me provide some additional clarifications based on the Heritage Illustrated Dictionary. India is a sub-continent situated in southern Asia and comprising the Republic of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Officially, India is called Republic of India. Kashmir, also called Jammu and Kashmir, is a territory occupying 86,024 square miles north of the Republic of India and between Pakistan and China; claimed as a state by India and partially occupied by Pakistan in a dispute dating from 1947. Therefore, the dispute in the movie is ancient. Although having a production of films greater than in Hollywood, movies from Indian 'Bollywood' are not common in Brazil. However, the sample that I have seen shows a high-quality industry with excellent movies. I agree with the comment of another user, who wrote that if 'Mission Kashmir' were an American movie, would be indicated (and even awarded) in many categories of Oscar. The unique negative remark is the end of the story, which is corny for my standards. But I do not know much about their culture and religion, and therefore the last scene might be acceptable for their beliefs. My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): 'Missão Kashmir' ('Mission Kashmir')
Note: I received the following remark from an IMDb User on 14 Sep 2006:
"Well India is not a sub-continent but a country recognised by U.N. since its independence from British colonial rule in 1947 . Pakistan , Nepal , Bhutan , Bangladesh are other U.N.-recognised countries , separated from the main country of India . Sikkim is a state in India."
In Kashmir, Inayat Khan (Sanjay Dutt) is the supervisor of the police, married with the Hindu Neelima (Sonali Kulkarni) and having the beloved son Irfaan (Master Yogin Soni). After a mission against terrorists, Khan is hurt and a doctor, friend of his family, heals him, although the prohibition (called 'fatwah') by the terrorist Malik-ul-Khan (Puru Rajkumar), who fights for the independence of Kashmir. The doctor and his family are executed by Malik-ul-Khan, as an example to be followed by the other doctors. Some days later, Irfaan suffers an accident, and no doctor treats him, afraid of the 'fatwah' and the boy dies. Later, Khan gets an information where Malik-ul-Khan would be, and he goes to the place with his men wearing ninja mask. The terrorists are lodged in a house of a local family, and Khan and his men, blinded with the feeling of revenge, shoot in everybody in the house, including the father, the mother and the six years old sister of the young boy Altaaf (Master Mohsin). The boy becomes speechless and Neelima convinces Khan to adopt him. One night, the boy accidentally finds the truth and goes away from Neelima and Khan. Ten years later, Altaaf (Hrithik Roshan) becomes a terrorist, raised by the Afghan killer Hilal Kohistani (Jackie Shroff), and comes back with an assignment against Kashmir and a personal vendetta against his former father and presently Inspector Khan.
This unknown movie is one of the best action movies I have ever seen. The direction and the performance of the cast are outstanding. The soundtrack is something wonderful. The dances, with colored costumes and magnificent choreography, are marvelous. The special effects are also great. The screenplay is excellent, having a complex and dramatic story, and in order to help other users to understand the plot of 'Mission Kashmir', let me provide some additional clarifications based on the Heritage Illustrated Dictionary. India is a sub-continent situated in southern Asia and comprising the Republic of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Officially, India is called Republic of India. Kashmir, also called Jammu and Kashmir, is a territory occupying 86,024 square miles north of the Republic of India and between Pakistan and China; claimed as a state by India and partially occupied by Pakistan in a dispute dating from 1947. Therefore, the dispute in the movie is ancient. Although having a production of films greater than in Hollywood, movies from Indian 'Bollywood' are not common in Brazil. However, the sample that I have seen shows a high-quality industry with excellent movies. I agree with the comment of another user, who wrote that if 'Mission Kashmir' were an American movie, would be indicated (and even awarded) in many categories of Oscar. The unique negative remark is the end of the story, which is corny for my standards. But I do not know much about their culture and religion, and therefore the last scene might be acceptable for their beliefs. My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): 'Missão Kashmir' ('Mission Kashmir')
Note: I received the following remark from an IMDb User on 14 Sep 2006:
"Well India is not a sub-continent but a country recognised by U.N. since its independence from British colonial rule in 1947 . Pakistan , Nepal , Bhutan , Bangladesh are other U.N.-recognised countries , separated from the main country of India . Sikkim is a state in India."
Best. Movie. Ever.
fairygrammarmother18 February 2005
Do I need to say any more that that? This movie has flawless acting from beginning to end, and its not just about the typical Muslim vs. Hindu. It turns out it is about a man's personal journey through life, and how he dealt with the murder of his mom and dad.
Hrithik Roshan was outstanding from the start, and this film was different than any ones that he has done. Sanjay Dutt really does steal the show with his acting and his delivery of the screenplay.
Summary: Altaaf's parents got murdered at night, and all Altaaf remembers is a masked face. The head of the operation, Khan, decides to adopt Altaaf. Later on, young Altaaf finds the mask that Khan used to kill his mom and dad. Altaaf runs away and joins a group of terrorists and he gets taught how to fight. Years later, he gets a mission to free Kashmir. He goes out on a journey to make Kashmir independent, and kill all those in his path. It was called: Mission Kashmir.
Hrithik Roshan was outstanding from the start, and this film was different than any ones that he has done. Sanjay Dutt really does steal the show with his acting and his delivery of the screenplay.
Summary: Altaaf's parents got murdered at night, and all Altaaf remembers is a masked face. The head of the operation, Khan, decides to adopt Altaaf. Later on, young Altaaf finds the mask that Khan used to kill his mom and dad. Altaaf runs away and joins a group of terrorists and he gets taught how to fight. Years later, he gets a mission to free Kashmir. He goes out on a journey to make Kashmir independent, and kill all those in his path. It was called: Mission Kashmir.
Best Hindi Film of 2000: Much hyped action thriller tackles terrorism.
M. Rishi9 December 2000
Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Reviewed by: Mohammad Ali Ikram
There are certain movies that are inherently difficult to rate. I know I have had this dilemma in the past with movies like Ishq and Dil Kya Kare. The former because the glamour, comedy and the performances were just too fun that I initially forgave all the melodrama and the beaten-to-death story-line. (On repeated viewings, I usually skipped the post-interval proceedings.) The latter suffered from a commercial-look wannabe syndrome, but the performances and the hard to comprehend motivations of the characters were most enticing. Now, Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Mission: Kashmir puts me in the same boat again. Undoubtedly, this is a very good film from one of our top directors, but Chopra's choice of story to complement the magnificence of every other aspect of his movie, brings the film down a few rungs from Classic status.
So first the down-side. The tale commences with Inspector Inayat Khan (Sanjay Dutt) and his wife, Neelima (Sonali Kulkarni) living in eternal bliss amongst the beauty of the disputed territory. Or so it seems until their only child dies of a domestic accident because no doctor is willing to medically attend to him as a result of a fatwa by a radical separatist (Puru Raajkumar). The Inspector is expectedly angered and troubled by his son's "murder" and in his police force's mission to eradicate the separatist clan, they unfortunately let loose also on a family of innocents. Altaf (a young Hrithik Roshan), is orphaned and traumatized in the police act, and Neelima insists Inayat and she adopt the young child to fill the void in their own lives. (And to compensate for the Inspector's guilt.) So far, so good. There's trouble in paradise (pun intended) when Altaf quickly discovers the identity of his family's killer and devotes the rest of his life to the cause of eliminating Inayat Khan from the planet. He joins forces with Hilal Kohistani (Jackie Shroff), a materialistically minded terrorist, who will help the bachcha in exchange for Altaf spear-heading Hilal's treaturous Mission Kashmir, a plan to enable Kashmir become an Independent State.
Now you hopefully see my problem. The movie lapses too quickly into the sub-plot of terrorist without a cause and it dwells on it too long. For a movie about Kashmiriyat, the narrative focus on terrorism is too much. (Yes, terrorism is undoubtedly a problem in the region, but other recent directors have already tackled this topic numerous times in Roja, Maachis, Dil Se, Hu Tu Tu and most recently, Fiza.) So if you can forgive the familiar story-line, you're in for a major treat elsewhere. Vinod Chopra uses enough other pawns to keep you glued to your seat for each and every minute of his ode to Kashmiriyat.
First witness, the unparalleled technical quality of the movie. Symbolism and metaphors (courtesy screenplay assistance of a US university professors and novelist) compliment the visuals, serving as blessings in disguise to the numbed brains of commercial film-goers such as myself. Of course, Binod Pradhan's cinematography of each and every breath-taking crevice of Kashmir helps demonstrate how we South East Asians are destroying one of God's greatest gifts to mankind.
The editing is sharp and quick in The Matrix-inspired action sequences, yet soft and transitory in the more dramatic and emotional moments of the movie. (The action sequences are a major highlight, particularly the awesome and stylized climax-based ones.) And the music, above all, is apparently authentic Kashmiri-folk. (The dances are unique, though I will admit I found some of them a bit too unusual to my naive tastes.) Shankar-Ehsaan and Loy know how important it is to use musical background themes to enhance a scene's mood and punctuate the dialogues.
Performances too, are first rate. I have never seen Sanjay Dutt give such a raw and heart-felt performance. He is the true star of the movie. (Here's an actor who has learned that it is never too late to defy convention and type-casting in his acting career.) Hrithik is raw and effective, excelling most in the action sequences (but most will notice how this role is almost an extension of his angry young man act from the recent Fiza.) Preity Zinta is gorgeous and disarming as always with her natural effervesence in the supporting role of Altaf's childhood love, Sufiya Parvez. And Jackie excels in a brooding and menacing performance which is unfortunately underwritten. (Then again, Jackie always steals the scenery in Vinod's films.) Only Sonali Kulkarni disappointed. What I found distracting about her talent is that her face and body language is most emotive, which is a rare aptitude for even the biggest talents, but her voice is stunningly wooden. She needs a quick course in voice modulation.
What then to conclude about Mission Kashmir? Yes, it is a must see, and likely one I will watch at least a half-dozen times more in the future. And so it will grow on me, a rare quality for movies which usually fade in their appeal over time. I must commend Vidhu Vinod Chopra for always making films from the heart. The problem remains for him that the average filmgoer wants instant gratification, not a movie that takes time to sink into your system. Let's see if this Mission proves me wrong.
There are certain movies that are inherently difficult to rate. I know I have had this dilemma in the past with movies like Ishq and Dil Kya Kare. The former because the glamour, comedy and the performances were just too fun that I initially forgave all the melodrama and the beaten-to-death story-line. (On repeated viewings, I usually skipped the post-interval proceedings.) The latter suffered from a commercial-look wannabe syndrome, but the performances and the hard to comprehend motivations of the characters were most enticing. Now, Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Mission: Kashmir puts me in the same boat again. Undoubtedly, this is a very good film from one of our top directors, but Chopra's choice of story to complement the magnificence of every other aspect of his movie, brings the film down a few rungs from Classic status.
So first the down-side. The tale commences with Inspector Inayat Khan (Sanjay Dutt) and his wife, Neelima (Sonali Kulkarni) living in eternal bliss amongst the beauty of the disputed territory. Or so it seems until their only child dies of a domestic accident because no doctor is willing to medically attend to him as a result of a fatwa by a radical separatist (Puru Raajkumar). The Inspector is expectedly angered and troubled by his son's "murder" and in his police force's mission to eradicate the separatist clan, they unfortunately let loose also on a family of innocents. Altaf (a young Hrithik Roshan), is orphaned and traumatized in the police act, and Neelima insists Inayat and she adopt the young child to fill the void in their own lives. (And to compensate for the Inspector's guilt.) So far, so good. There's trouble in paradise (pun intended) when Altaf quickly discovers the identity of his family's killer and devotes the rest of his life to the cause of eliminating Inayat Khan from the planet. He joins forces with Hilal Kohistani (Jackie Shroff), a materialistically minded terrorist, who will help the bachcha in exchange for Altaf spear-heading Hilal's treaturous Mission Kashmir, a plan to enable Kashmir become an Independent State.
Now you hopefully see my problem. The movie lapses too quickly into the sub-plot of terrorist without a cause and it dwells on it too long. For a movie about Kashmiriyat, the narrative focus on terrorism is too much. (Yes, terrorism is undoubtedly a problem in the region, but other recent directors have already tackled this topic numerous times in Roja, Maachis, Dil Se, Hu Tu Tu and most recently, Fiza.) So if you can forgive the familiar story-line, you're in for a major treat elsewhere. Vinod Chopra uses enough other pawns to keep you glued to your seat for each and every minute of his ode to Kashmiriyat.
First witness, the unparalleled technical quality of the movie. Symbolism and metaphors (courtesy screenplay assistance of a US university professors and novelist) compliment the visuals, serving as blessings in disguise to the numbed brains of commercial film-goers such as myself. Of course, Binod Pradhan's cinematography of each and every breath-taking crevice of Kashmir helps demonstrate how we South East Asians are destroying one of God's greatest gifts to mankind.
The editing is sharp and quick in The Matrix-inspired action sequences, yet soft and transitory in the more dramatic and emotional moments of the movie. (The action sequences are a major highlight, particularly the awesome and stylized climax-based ones.) And the music, above all, is apparently authentic Kashmiri-folk. (The dances are unique, though I will admit I found some of them a bit too unusual to my naive tastes.) Shankar-Ehsaan and Loy know how important it is to use musical background themes to enhance a scene's mood and punctuate the dialogues.
Performances too, are first rate. I have never seen Sanjay Dutt give such a raw and heart-felt performance. He is the true star of the movie. (Here's an actor who has learned that it is never too late to defy convention and type-casting in his acting career.) Hrithik is raw and effective, excelling most in the action sequences (but most will notice how this role is almost an extension of his angry young man act from the recent Fiza.) Preity Zinta is gorgeous and disarming as always with her natural effervesence in the supporting role of Altaf's childhood love, Sufiya Parvez. And Jackie excels in a brooding and menacing performance which is unfortunately underwritten. (Then again, Jackie always steals the scenery in Vinod's films.) Only Sonali Kulkarni disappointed. What I found distracting about her talent is that her face and body language is most emotive, which is a rare aptitude for even the biggest talents, but her voice is stunningly wooden. She needs a quick course in voice modulation.
What then to conclude about Mission Kashmir? Yes, it is a must see, and likely one I will watch at least a half-dozen times more in the future. And so it will grow on me, a rare quality for movies which usually fade in their appeal over time. I must commend Vidhu Vinod Chopra for always making films from the heart. The problem remains for him that the average filmgoer wants instant gratification, not a movie that takes time to sink into your system. Let's see if this Mission proves me wrong.
A good action film, not run-of-the-mill.
moviebuff8125 February 2001
"Mission Kashmir" (MK) was one of the most anticipated films of 2000. The film was hyped even before its release and compared to the other big-budget blockbuster of the year - "Mohabbatein". Frankly, I think MK has outdone "Mohabbatein" on most counts. The story of MK is about a Altaf, a small boy orphaned by masked police men headed by a dedicated officer, Inayat Khan (Sanjay Dutt) when they kill Altaf's defenceless family during a firefight with militants. However, Khan tries to make up for this tragedy by adopting Altaf as his son. Just as Altaf is slowly recovering from the terrible shock of losing his real parents, he realises that Inayat Khan is the same masked officer who killed them. In anger and frustration, he flees the house and grows up to be Altaf, the militant (Hrithik Roshan). Altaf is brought up by famed guerilla fighter Hilal Kohistani (Jackie Shroff) and returns to the beautiful valleys of Kashmir 10 years later to perform the top secret 'Mission Kashmir'.
What makes this is a great film to watch is its technical brilliance and good performances by its actors. Sanjay Dutt has given an outstanding performance in the film, supported well by Hrithik Roshan, Jackie Shroff and Sonali Kulkarni. Sanjay Dutt proves his versatility with this film and so does Hrithik Roshan. With just 2 films before this one, Hrithik exudes confidence equal to that of a veteran actor. Sonali Kulkarni, in her cameo role, has done a pretty good job, stressing the fact that if there are good roles in Hindi films, you can expect good performances. Preity Zinta, who plays Sufiya Parvez is also pretty good as Hrithik's childhood sweetheart. But Sanjay Dutt really steals the show. The action scenes are the one of the best I have seen in Hindi films and the film is technically sound. The music is satisfying, but could have been better. Having directed great films in the past (eg. Parinda, Khamosh and 1942: A Love Story) Vidhu Vinod Chopra does a great job once again.
Overall, this film is a welcome break from other Hindi action films. Although it did not do as well as expected at the box-office, I believe "Mission Kashmir" is worth watching!
What makes this is a great film to watch is its technical brilliance and good performances by its actors. Sanjay Dutt has given an outstanding performance in the film, supported well by Hrithik Roshan, Jackie Shroff and Sonali Kulkarni. Sanjay Dutt proves his versatility with this film and so does Hrithik Roshan. With just 2 films before this one, Hrithik exudes confidence equal to that of a veteran actor. Sonali Kulkarni, in her cameo role, has done a pretty good job, stressing the fact that if there are good roles in Hindi films, you can expect good performances. Preity Zinta, who plays Sufiya Parvez is also pretty good as Hrithik's childhood sweetheart. But Sanjay Dutt really steals the show. The action scenes are the one of the best I have seen in Hindi films and the film is technically sound. The music is satisfying, but could have been better. Having directed great films in the past (eg. Parinda, Khamosh and 1942: A Love Story) Vidhu Vinod Chopra does a great job once again.
Overall, this film is a welcome break from other Hindi action films. Although it did not do as well as expected at the box-office, I believe "Mission Kashmir" is worth watching!
English Audio Dubbing now available
leave_it_or_take_it15 August 2002
English Audio dubbing has been made available on the DVDs that can now be rented at Hollywood Video & Blockbuster.
The dubbing is flawless! And I think the movie is a true neutral view of the Kashmir Situation.
Good job!
The dubbing is flawless! And I think the movie is a true neutral view of the Kashmir Situation.
Good job!
A completely different brick in the wall !
akshaysharma200726 December 2007
A shikara sits on a still lake, the beauty of Kashmir resplendent in the background, a hazy mist clutching the mountains; it is quiet, calm, still. The stillness is shattered by an explosion, the Shikara is in flames to the strains of "dhuan dhuan" in the background, as if to reiterate the point of a burning Kashmir, once a stunning land, now ravaged by repression and terrorism, eaten by fear, divided by politics in the name of religion.... ...This movie is not a stereotype bollywood movie,its a mixture of an art movie & a commercial movie,a battle between love & hatred...MK is a DIFFERENT BRICK IN THE WALL..Technically, the film is on par with any Hollywood film with a bombastic climax....It truly gives a picture of the beauty of kashmir & its culture.I know some people feel it has not done that well despite huge commercial expectations at the box office.. but it turned out to be an international blockbuster, ranking among the top 50 rentals in the US and dubbed into most major languages around the world.Mission Kashmir is not an ordinary movie,even Hollywood can feel ashamed in front of such an extraordinary masterpiece with cutting-edge cinematic techniques and state-of-the-art sound direction. ,it is easily one of the finest Hindi films ever with flawless direction, mesmerizing locations, pleasant music,hi-fi special effects and some stunning performances by almost everyone in the cast, this really makes for a great movie experience.Vidhu Vinod Chopra captures the essence of Kashmir so beautifully that by the end of the movie you actually start feeling proud to have such a heavenly place in your country.The movies raises a hope that after all the mishaps that's going in kashmir, there will be peace. after the dark, there will be a morning. and love and peace will en cover the Kashmir. the Dal lake will again be filled with heavenly water replacing the live explosives.. The climax of the movie was the best climax I have seen in this genre..,the fight sequence,especially the technique... of Normal and Slow motion shots syncronised with sound... This end sequence would have been less than seen without that great artwork (Old and almost ruined wooden house with lifelike cobwebs and not to forget the swamps),.....excellent cinematography,innovative camera work,beautiful sets and awesome action sequences(one of the best in world cinema)makes this movie an unforgettable classic.The location in the climax shot at the dal lake was mind-blowing,the scene in which the lotus sub-merged was a true portrayal of kashmir under terrorism.Its a realistic movie dealing with terrorism,the weak point is confusing story line if you don't follow it properly & secondly some songs were not required to be there during some parts of the movie.Hrithik was awesome in the movie so as Sanjay and every other actor,Jackie Shroff who was once tortured by the Soviets in Afghanistan now runs a jihad against India funded by two shadowy agents and, behind them an equally shadowy Osama bin Laden look-alike. Indians should learn to praise such a gem movie instead of copying Hollywood flicks.Mission Kashmir is a masterpiece which can not be made again and again,if it would have been an American movie,it would have surely won the Oscar.Vidhu Vinod Chopra has made a cracker of a film, weaving together an intelligent and responsible film, blending and balancing big action with emotion and feeling, almost perfectly. MK is not just about bombs ,missiles & guns,it also has flowers,beautiful shikaras,excellent music,religion,innocence,love & romance.If you are a typical masala movie lover,this one is not for you but if you have the creativity and an artistic eye this one is a must watch for you....! Mission Kashmir is a realist yet artistic portrayal of terrorism and strife in... it is truly a patriotic movie must watch for every Indian,....a dedication to Kashmiriyat, the centuries old tradition of religious tolerance and harmony..!
Unrealistic plot, unrealistic characters
diamant-e26 January 2009
I bought this video because I expected for an action film with an original script.
I was disappointed by this lengthy film, which is overrated, in my opinion.
The unfolding of the plot is permanently interrupted by songs or non-persuasive attempts to explain the incomprehensible characters'attitudes. These sequences are annoying, in particular if you not understand the language of the songs (Hindi, I assume).
The ending is also highly unlikely, with combat scenes which are worthy of superheros. So, I recommend you to do not spend money to see this film.
I was disappointed by this lengthy film, which is overrated, in my opinion.
The unfolding of the plot is permanently interrupted by songs or non-persuasive attempts to explain the incomprehensible characters'attitudes. These sequences are annoying, in particular if you not understand the language of the songs (Hindi, I assume).
The ending is also highly unlikely, with combat scenes which are worthy of superheros. So, I recommend you to do not spend money to see this film.
Best Indian movie ever made!
Lady_Targaryen7 August 2005
Warning: Spoilers
Mission Kashmir is one of my favorite movies!
When Altaaf, 11 years old, stays orphan after a violent attack to his house,he is adopted by Inayat Khan, a generous official and for his dear wife Neelima, whose only son died in a tragic accident.
Everything is going well,until Altaaf discovers that the man he calls ''dad'' is also the boss of the special group that tragically killed his family.
Angry,Altaaf runs away from home ,and grows under Hilal Kohistani cares. Hilai is a brutal man ,dedicated to a holy war, wishing the Kashmir's Independence.
Ten years later, Altaaf returns as a destruction instrument in an annihilation and revolutionary mission. Unexpectedly, he reviews Sofia, a beautiful friend of his childhood, and stays between love and hate, the brutality and the humanity, the pardon and the revenge, in a touching and adventurous action film, where the past crosses with the present, to decide which will be the future of a nation.
The story is beautiful,colorful ,with great actors and a nice message. The actor who plays the adult Altaaf, Hrithik Roshan, is awesome. That's why my vote is ten.
When Altaaf, 11 years old, stays orphan after a violent attack to his house,he is adopted by Inayat Khan, a generous official and for his dear wife Neelima, whose only son died in a tragic accident.
Everything is going well,until Altaaf discovers that the man he calls ''dad'' is also the boss of the special group that tragically killed his family.
Angry,Altaaf runs away from home ,and grows under Hilal Kohistani cares. Hilai is a brutal man ,dedicated to a holy war, wishing the Kashmir's Independence.
Ten years later, Altaaf returns as a destruction instrument in an annihilation and revolutionary mission. Unexpectedly, he reviews Sofia, a beautiful friend of his childhood, and stays between love and hate, the brutality and the humanity, the pardon and the revenge, in a touching and adventurous action film, where the past crosses with the present, to decide which will be the future of a nation.
The story is beautiful,colorful ,with great actors and a nice message. The actor who plays the adult Altaaf, Hrithik Roshan, is awesome. That's why my vote is ten.
Total Rubbish!!
sherofkings1 July 2020
Never watched this movie at the cinema but finally I got around to watching it on terrestrial TV quite a few years later. June 2020 to be precise.
It came on Sony Max HD TV and what can I say? People told me it would be action packed?
Having watched it there was a mega huge problem, THERE WAS NO ACTION!!!
Sony Max cut out all the action. It was edited badly. With so much editing done the story made no sense whatsoever.
Except for talking, talking and more talking!!
These silly TV channels need to show movies in all there glory, necessary scenes that make the movie what it is, ACTION Packed.
I really don't know which technical twerp decided to issue this order to edit the movie.
Based on this TV showing I can only give this movie one star.
One of the best movies on Kashmir after 'Roja'
vipulpradhan10 March 2001
A great movie to begin with... It has great performances of Sanjay Dutt, Hrithik Roshan and Jackie Shroff... Great Sound Engineering... U can hear that in the title opening sequence with the sound of bullets... Great visuals as u have in all VVC (Vidhu Vinod Chopra) films... VVC has always been aware of bringing hollywood kinda film making to india... We remember him bringing the waves of Dolby Stereo in Inida with "1942 A Love Story"... This time he has sound mixed the entire movie with almost mammoth times cost which would not be possible in Inida... The pace of the movie is another asset... U cannot imagine a single shot to be removed from the movie... Every frame is tightly conceived to fit the script... Add to that, a smooth and pace syncronised editing... To sum up... The end sequence, the fight between Hrithik Roshan and Sanjay Dutt... Especially the technique... of Normal and Slow motion shots syncronised with sound... This end sequence would have been less than seen without that great artwork (Old and almost ruined wooden house with lifelike cobwebs and not to forget the swamps)... Not to forget great camerawork throughout the movie... That makes this movie very different in treatment... Surely one of the best movies made on Kashmir after "Roja"
A bit disappointing
Mr. Bug4 November 2000
"Mission Kashmir" is Hrithik Roshan's third film, and, as far as I'm concerned, his worst so far. No, it's not a bad film, but it's somewhat disappointing for various reasons. It has neither the charm and entertainment value of "Kaho Na.." nor the substance and artistic touch of "Fiza" with which it shares the basic premise (a young, innocent boy is traumatized by the outbreak of violence and separated from his family). The script is lacking and not up to its ambitions. But that does not mean that the film does not have its share of good moments and ingredients. The cast is mostly competent and delivers. Sanjay Dutt and Sonali Kulkarni as the parents are believable. Preity Zinta's and Jackie Shroff's roles are not enough developed. Hrithik Roshan's Altaaf also suffers from a lack of good scenes that would allow him to sink his teeth into the material. His performance is good, but one can not avoid to compare it to his Amaan in "Fiza", and the comparison is not favourable for "Mission Kashmir". The magic of "Fiza" is missing. It's not his fault but the script's and the director's. His big entrance suffers from inadequate wire work. His breakdown after the bomb explodes is not working in the context. Two problems the director should have noticed and fixed. The performance I enjoyed most was Puru Rajkumar as Malik Ul Khan, an ever smiling devil that gives you the creeps. Technically the film is mostly well executed. The sound design is up to international quality standards and so is the photography most of the time. The slow motion action John Woo style in the end is pretty impressive, although not exactly original. Set design in this scene is outstanding as well. The smoke effects on the opening credits are well done. The music is simply fantastic, but the picturisations are not quite up to it. For example, why has the wonderful song "Chupke Se Suun" be shortened, destroying its internal structure doing so? And why are some of the fantastic sounds of "Rind Posh Maal" 'only' used to show cars driving around? Definitely not what I was expecting based on the soundtrack CD. The DVD of the film is allegedly coming from Columbia-Tristar next year. That means we can expect a new quality reference for Indian DVDs.
Absolute crap!!
dinu_raducanu4 October 2003
It looked like a musical mission impossible 2. Acting was awful and the story looked like it was writen by Barbara Cartland. Fighting scenes were absolutely junk and were always intrerrupted by singing. I've seen a lot of bad movies but this one is defintely in the top ten.
If this one doesn't do well, I don't know what will!
pranay_rai29 October 2000
Going into the movie, I expected a lot from it. In fact, to be very honest this was only the second movie after Border for which I was waiting so eagerly. This was also my first, first day-first show movie....so the excitement was unparalleled for me, to say the least. And, the movie.....well it was all I thought it would be and much more.....it just could not have been any better. Right from the unparalleled technical quality of the movie, symbolism and metaphors (courtesy screen play assistance of a US university professors and novelist) to the outstanding performances from just about everyone in the movie. This movie is perfect, no flaws whatsoever......and when talking of being flawless, i think we got to talk about Hrithik, the guy is just amazing. I think he is the first and to date only complete actor of Bollywood. The guy is great in every aspect of acting. He looks good, he dances well, and yes he can act as well (surprised, well....trust me its true!!!!)......apart from him, I think Sanjay Dutt has given the performance of his life. Preity Zinta is gorgeous and disarming as always with her natural effervesence in the supporting role of Altaf's childhood love, Sufiya Parvez. And Jackie excels in a brooding and menacing performance which is unfortunately underwritten. (Then again, Jackie always steals the scenery in Vinod's films.) But, the real surprise package of the movie is Sonali Kulkarni. I don't know if this was her first movie or not, but it surely was the first time I saw this amazing talent act on the big screen. I am using the word "act", but in the movie I, not even for second felt that she was acting, it was all so real and natural. Take my word, watch out for her. She, for sure will go a long way. What then to conclude about Mission Kashmir? Yes, it is a must see, and likely one I will watch at least a half-dozen times more in the future. And so it will grow on me, a rare quality for movies which usually fade in their appeal over time. I must commend Vidhu Vinod Chopra for always making films from the heart. The problem remains for him that the average filmgoer wants instant gratification, not a movie that takes time to sink into your system. Let's see if this Mission proves me wrong.
Worst Movie... ?Ever?
stgermain-127 May 2006
Plot potential = 8 Plot execution = 1? 0? Massively unrealistic ending - plot and character development - non-existent and it's the first Bollywood/Hindi movie I've ever seen when I fast-forwarded through all but one of the songs. Did I mention an ending that is completely unrealistic, unnatural, wrong in so many ways and totally unrealistic?
Pass on this. No, really, pass - it's horrible. I was at least hoping for some decent shots of Kashmir and the culture, etc... Nope. Not even that.
I greatly appreciated the intent of the film from the tribute page at the end, but this film is no tribute to anything except bad film making and bad acting - even from good/great actors. Rent Yaadein if you want to see a great film w/ Jackie Shroff and Hrithik Roshan. And Sonali Kulkarni, while in a supporting role, is great in Dil Chahta Hai as is Preity Zinta.
Pass on this. No, really, pass - it's horrible. I was at least hoping for some decent shots of Kashmir and the culture, etc... Nope. Not even that.
I greatly appreciated the intent of the film from the tribute page at the end, but this film is no tribute to anything except bad film making and bad acting - even from good/great actors. Rent Yaadein if you want to see a great film w/ Jackie Shroff and Hrithik Roshan. And Sonali Kulkarni, while in a supporting role, is great in Dil Chahta Hai as is Preity Zinta.
A masterpiece on terrorism and its effects.
sakshivyas2007200812 February 2008
It is simply a masterpiece on Kashmir's terrorism problem....the indians should feel proud of such movies which give a completely different and awesome cinematic experience.The cinematography is simply superb,action sequences are amazing,emotional touch is realistic n acting is natural.......the music is soothing,...the only prob with the movie is that some songs were not needed but since its a bollywood movie,songs needed to be there for commercial values.....if this movie was made for US viewers it definitely should have got Oscar........ It has got one of the best climaxes in world cinema history....the movie will be entertaining u right from the start n u can't leave your seats between the movie.... Mission KASHMIR is simply a masterpiece in Indian film history..!
Misses its mark, shows lack of understanding of the Kashmir issue
simpleton-relaxed10 January 2023
This movie misses its mark, shows lack of understanding of the Kashmir issue.
The movie is made with trivial knowledge of the region, the people and the overall Kashmir issue. It lacks depth and doesn't have a coherent storyline.
The script is weak, and the lack of research either on the role of police, terrorists, para military forces or external influences make this movie a huge waste of resources and talent that otherwise could have been based on a more real to life narrative to make thia fictional story more impactful and interesting.
Dialogues are often almost comical when showing interaction between the police personnel and the hero, Sanjay takes the centerstage having his way no matter what.
While the star cast is top class, a weak storyline didn't do justice to their talent.
The movie is made with trivial knowledge of the region, the people and the overall Kashmir issue. It lacks depth and doesn't have a coherent storyline.
The script is weak, and the lack of research either on the role of police, terrorists, para military forces or external influences make this movie a huge waste of resources and talent that otherwise could have been based on a more real to life narrative to make thia fictional story more impactful and interesting.
Dialogues are often almost comical when showing interaction between the police personnel and the hero, Sanjay takes the centerstage having his way no matter what.
While the star cast is top class, a weak storyline didn't do justice to their talent.
Should be more than 8.0 on IMDb..!
anupriya-kaushik26 February 2008
Vidhu Vinod chopra returned to his troubled homeland to shoot this tense action thriller, which turned out to be an international blockbuster, ranking among the top 50 rentals in the US and dubbed into most major languages around the world. Mission Kashmir deals with a policeman father and his militant son, pitted against each other, making personal the political tragedy that is Kashmir. Its use of cutting-edge cinematic techniques and state-of-the-art sound direction marked the arrival of Vinod as a fully international-caliber feature film director. This is the best Indian movie on terrorism in decades...the IMDb employee don't understand the power of this cinematic masterpiece,that is why so less points for this movie,it should be easily more than 8.0......I am amazed that a total cheesy movie like Khakee has 7.4 in IMDb but not Mission Kashmir.
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