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Jinnah (1998)
Cuts Ghandi down to size
The first significant film about this great leader who took a stand to oppose the then brewing Hindu fundamentalism which we see in full swing today.
Unfortunately this film did not get the publicity and audience it truly deserved. Even today it is screened on Movie channels at unearthly hours.
The likeness of Mr. Lee to the real life Jinnah more then justify his choice for the leading role and despite its artistic slant, the historical accuracy of people and events give the film a chilling touch of reality that veterans and historians will appreciate.
This is a highly moving film but in contrast to Attenborough's Ghandi film it does not shower the hero with praises and gold dust. It offers a critical analysis by putting Mr. Jinnah on a hypothetical trial and asks you to decide - was he right or was he wrong?