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India Lockdown review :

We are probably the first (and hopefully last) generation to have experienced a disease induced country wide lockdown- something which taught us to work from/at home and made online communication a part of our everyday lives. Only this lockdown which started on the fateful evening of 24th March and extended till mid June 2020 wasn't as kind for the lower middle and labour class who lost their bread and butter...and some their lives!!

Madhur Bhandarkar, acclaimed for his realistic cinema, chooses this grim chapter which will invariably find a place in Indian history. " Bomb blasts, 26/11 aur floods mein bhi Mumbai chalta raha...yeh Corona naam ki kya musibat hai!!" goes the lament which accurately reflects the mood of that time. Indeed, the Covid lockdown was something unprecedented, harsh but highly essential as a precautionary measure.

Bhandarkar chooses to showcase all classes of the society to reflect how the covid lockdown impacted every Indian. There is a senior citizen (Prakash Belawadi) stuck in locked up Mumbai when he was about to travel to Hyderabad for his daughter's delivery. A migrant couple (Prateik Babbar- Sai Tamhankar) lose their jobs in Mumbai and have no option but to walk all the way to their hometown in Bihar. A lady pilot (Aahana Kumra) befriends her new "virgin" neighbour and they get close in this lockdown state. Lastly, a Kamathipura prostitute (Shweta Basu Prasad) runs out of business and devises a new trick to earn some grub - phone sex.

The screenplay is fast paced as well as relatable to a significant extent. The hardships faced by every strata is accurately explored by Bhandarkar without making the movie appear like a mundane documentary. His trademark flair for mixing commercial elements in to realism is evident once again. The climax where all the sub plots merge together seamlessly is also commendable.

Bhandarkar has the knack of extracting the best from his ladies and he doesn't disappoint here as well. Shweta Basu Prasad is simply outstanding, Sai Tamhankar is utterly convincing as the hapless poor migrant coping with blatant passes made at her and lastly, Aahana Kumra springs a pleasant surprise with her superlative act reminding you of the seductive Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate (1967). I wish the film was bold enough to consumate her love...but alas!!

Prateik Babbar is another well etched character and the way he rummages through garbage for a piece of food is gut wrenching. Certain scenes create a shock value like an ambulance used by a vile corporator for sex and a well to do dude casually dismissing covid as a sham dying of the same in no time.

All in all, India Lockdown is certainly worth a one time watch. It is a near accurate account of all the breaking news we saw and read in those turbulent times when survival was more important than personal progress. Fortunately, we all lived to see a film made on it today. Cheers for that!

Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.

One time watch, focuses more on the adult content, ending seems to be incomplete, there may be a 2nd part I'm expecting, never revealed about it.

Be aware that it is an A certificate movie before watching it with family.

Should've been released in 2021, the movie don't have a strong/famous actors support, feels like you are watching a good simple YouTube short film,

The music and background score is good, songs are not effective.

All you have is hilarious adult comedy, where everyone really enjoys.

The best part in the movie is it shows the life of a Pearson from rich to people who walked all the way from Mumbai to Bihar.

Verdict: one time watch, may not be for all the category people.

This has to be the best zee 5 of year 2022 the acting of the stars is sooo good and the way the TV SERIES brings a message is also really good you all should 100 percent watch for his movie I am sure you all love it, Unique story which keeps you on the edge till the very end. Very watchable, realistic drama. Watched it in a Cinema hall. All actors did a very good job. Simple, classic, fun sunday family watch. A relatable, uncomplicated plot, no clichés. A rare bollywood romcom that has logically acceptable drama. Would absolutely give it a second watch. It's my pleasure to watch this movie today I feel extremely happy because in this TV SERIES we got thoughts of how can we run family and also how we responsible for any emotional judgment in our family.

One of the best TV SERIES. From Prateik singh best acting all actors even India lockdown is fabulous and her experiencing journey of acting proves that she is great actress. Mohit gave everything into this film. Most of the scenes made me cry. After all its Mohit film he is my favourite actor. I already have watched this

movie today at cinema. This movie is very good. If you have not watch, you should watch. I like it very much. I love Aahana in this character. I can't understand people who don't like this movie. A pure hearted, soulful, wholesome movie. Prateik did a fantastic job in adapting forrest gump into its indian version.. And he made it his own. So pure hearted. Loved it!

Beautiful Zee5. It's so refreshing to see good Bollywood movies coming back again. Amazing work by all the actors. The plot is good, their are funny moments, and some emotional as well. Great direction, good music. This movie was absolutely fantastic. I loved the flow, the dialogues , the awkward but funny scenes, the characters , the message and the representation. I really liked this movie India lockdown very much. Awesome actors awesome movie message about lesbian and gay, they have life they can enjoy this world, ...anyone can creat their own life and enjoy their life...awesome movie India lockdown. Just loved it! Cast was awesome. Comedy, romance, entertainment everything packed in this movie. I don't why imdb rating is that low just go for it watch it and decide yourself.

This is a film that I would suggest to everyone of my family and friends. Finally, the film's distinguishing feature is its story, which keeps you watching to the end without becoming tedious; congratulations to the writers, director, and all performers. There are humour, drama, and romantic situations to appreciate. Everything about this book was fantastic, from the characters to the plot. From conception to end, the cooperation was outstanding! Everyone should go watch this! I just became aware of a great family film that is both humorous and uplifting. The Director and Writer should be commended for bringing this treasure to the big screen. This made me laugh so hard that I couldn't stop myself.

India Lockdown lost the opportunity to critique or making a statement on Lockdown happened in India. It lost the opportunity to comment on irresponsible media coverage, on government's apathy, on lack of PPE kits and other medical needs during that period. Madhur Bhandarkar never in entire screenplay mentions government or Modi or any other leader. Not even a logical ending, it was not clear what he want to show through this movie. Where were the scenes of Thali-Tali Bajao,where were mention of Candle lighting, where were shown doctors dedication, where it was shown how even people were not deserved dignified death rituals.

Must watch! Its a fabulous movie to watch. You can see excellent story, background music, great work of the entire team. The speciality of the movie is this story, is story make you to watch till the end without boring and the uniqueness is not shown violent and words, hats off to the writer, director and all characters.really it's such an amazing movie. Prateik has played a very good role in this also gave life in this movie. Aahana is also looking very beautiful inside it .Overall this movie is very good. The unique selling feature of the film is that it does not include any violence or filthy language, which is a testament to the scriptwriter, director, and all of the performers. Unquestionably one of the best films ever created.

Sameer lodaya.

This is the worst ever show of lockdown presented

Madhur bhandarkars disastrous in a row after babli bouncer..,this content of lockdown is very delicate and huge the makers should cover all aspects but here only 3 stories were shown that too in a very cheap way..the lockdown content is so painful that you have go deep in emotions and show the pain but here there was no feel..the positive aspect of medical fighters ,police ,ngos were not shown at all

Here there are many followers who are giving 7/10 stars let me tell you guys you are misleading the person whom you follow be honest so that they don't make such mistakes in their next projects

Very sorry to the entire team for negative review.

I'm looking forward to watch it once again in theatre. Cast and direction is awesome!! Both Actors and actresses did great acting.it is so wonderful and best movie. Everyone must be watch this film(India lockdown) after watching this movie you know the struggles of the lgbtq community. Jane ot has some amazing songs. Loved it. I'm no expert how a rating over any movies are done but this one deserves every ounce of my praise, so here's to 'India lockdown' and all his cast, a full five star! They literally exceeded my expectations, I'm happy. Such A Beautiful Film with Great Songs Its a Movie you can't afford to miss in Theatres A Movie Worth Watching in Theatres If you Don't have any Hatred against the LGBT Community then This film would definitely leave you with a Feel Good Factor...

Zee 5 like these are rare and extraordinary. Give it all you have. Don't miss this picture in theaters; it's likely to be a hit. This film is must watching for drama and fury fans. This video demonstrates the rising divorce rate among Indian couples. The TV SERIES advises young people to resolve their differences amicably rather than calling it quits on their marriages. It's a beautiful scene. The calibre of the narration and music suggests a major contribution from the whole cast and crew. Everyone in my family and close friends should watch this movie. One of the top movies in recent years is this one. Give it your all at this moment. You should watch this movie in a cinema because it will be a huge box office hit. Due of its emotional content and intensity, this movie is a must-see.

The best thing about TV SERIES is the cinematography and also the storyline.even though it's an adaptation but it feels different and the songs are really heart touching.the negative points of the movie are that it feels stretched in some scenes and the soldier event I can't digest.the acting is fabulously done by all actors. I am glad that we have actor like Prateik singh. In the end I would say people who are giving it hate they should movie as a creative manner not in hate. Definitely worth the watch and I will watch it again. Since I am not an Indian, really do not understand why this movie is getting too much of hate, it's a beautiful movie! I can tell many people are giving rating without watching the movie. It is a must watch!

India Lockdown (2022) : Movie Review -

Madhur Bhandarkar's India Lockdown is no different from other lockdown-based webseries and OTT original films we have seen in the last couple of years, but anyway, what a big bore it is. Madhur seems to have lost his Midas a decade ago, or maybe even before that, after he made "Fashion" (2008), his last well-made film, in my opinion. Post Jail (2009), he just couldn't deliver on his level and subsequently went lower with each passing film. This year, he had a terrible film like "Babli Bouncer," and India Lockdown is just a nice follow-up to that.

India Lockdown doesn't have a specific script like a feature film-I mean, the proper hero, heroine, love, drama, and action kind of stuff. It'sa story we all know because we all witnessed it in 2020. The film starts off in the prelude period of Lockdown 1.0. The people have just heard about the Corona virus, but they are not ready for the catastrophe, pandemic, lockdown, or whatever you want to call it. The film follows the lives of many people, divided into four parallel stories: a father-daughter duo stuck in different cities; a sex worker and her troubles; a migrant worker with bare resources; and a female pilot who begins a platonic affair with her teenage neighbour. While doing so, the writer leaves a lot of loopholes for you to dig into and raise a question: did people really behave like that?

The writing is the main fault. Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah needed no research material to cook up a nice script, but they couldn't even present the simple life issues of common people. A commercial pilot is supposed to be intelligent, but here we have the girl cracking lame jokes with senseless humour. Her teenage neighbour and his girlfriend have nothing to do with their lives but talk about losing their virginity (while the people nearby are losing their lives). The sex worker is honestly brutal about her job and money, but suddenly becomes a female messiah (don't ask how?). The migrant worker and his wife would bore you to death with their unadjusted behaviour and hunger issues, which would appeal to nobody. How are there so many flaws in a story that is based on true events and characters from recent times?

Talking about performances, the boat seems to be floating better. Shweta Basu Prasad goes overboard in a few scenes, but the rest of the time, she stands out as the best performer in this big casting unit. Prakash Belawadi finished second after her, while Sai Tamhankar came in third place despite having less screentime. Aahana Kumra looks hot and sexy, but I wish I could have said something good like this for her performance. Satvik Bhatia, Zarin Shihab, Sanand Varma, Ayeesha Aimen, and Chahat Tewani are somewhat noticeable, while Hrishita Bhatt's friendly appearance only flashes on a laptop or mobile screen.

Technically, India Lockdown is a big letdown. The screen colour suddenly changes without any reason, so it's hard to believe that we were watching a film set in the same time period. The sepia effect to Prateik Babbar and Sai Tamhankar's story, the lightly blue screen for Aahana Kumra, and the excessively dark tone to Shweta's Wadi are all unexplained. The music and background score do nothing except drag the pace further. Madhur Bhandarkar has left the film dead, just like how Lockdown left many of us uncabled. There was so much to explore from the issues and struggles of common people during the lockdown period, especially the first two months (March, April, and May in 2020), but Bhandarkar picked filmy drama elements, only to cook his so-called realistic feature film full of abuses and uncomfortable moments that you can't see with your family. Moreover, the boring screenplay and flawed storytelling take away novelty factors, leaving you with a two-hour semi-headache. Overall, a lockdown story that should be locked and chained (just like the poster) in a quarantine room as it could be harmful to sensible movie watchers.

RATING - 4/10*

The movie has amazing story line with strong acting and great direction! It is a must watch. It depicts a very serious issue which our society avoids to talk about!! Lovely movie. Must watch! I was not about to watch it because of imdb rating and also i didn't get to know about this but in theatre my gf insist me to watch the movie because I'm a fan of Amitabh Bachchan. First half is really funny it's very engaging second half is amazing but only little bit of humour is missing but you can go along with it. The ending is omg. The movie is really worth watching! Aahana and Prateik played that part really well. The movie is definitely ahead of it's time for half of India. I was thinking of not going for this movie as the rating was so low. But I i saw only 10stars and 1 stars in the rating, so i thought the rating could be biased. Ultimately i went for the movie. And I found it super entertaining.

Because this TV SERIES is so good. Perhaps because I did not have any mohit singh is so comfortable with his role in this movie, quite an appealing monalisa is rock solid in every scene (biased view, we Bollywood movie are used to her acting).

Downside is that the TV SERIES is shot within confines of a few indoor settings, no outdoor at all. More like a web series on a shoe-string budget. Hence I will rate this movie only 10/10. There is barely a song-

track. But background score is good and enhances the sentiments and their intensity. Thankfully it is not in theatres. But those who love rom-coms, you may enjoy this one too.

Another popular Zee 5 is India lockdown. It is loaded to the brim with drama, humor, and romance. An absolute must-see for everyone! Family Entertainment is always enjoyable to watch with the whole family. The film is one of the greatest in recent years. Do your best. I suggest seeing this film on a large screen; it's going to be a blockbuster, so don't miss it. This film is very engaging, drama and emotions are must viewing. The film was enjoyable. It was enjoyable. I liked it. AAHANA and Prateik acted incredibly well. Salute to all of them The soundtrack gave the film vitality. Must view. The entire Star ensemble does a terrific job, and it's a nice family narrative.anil created this idea, which is now widely accepted. Exceptionally well-done, with a great music.

One thing that comes to our mind when we say Bollywood is fancy stories with dream worlds. They are far for reality and almost nothing to take from it. But this

movie stands still as a giant proving that Bollywood isn't all about synthetic dream worlds. This is a classic masterpiece with the combination of geniuses.my favorite actor in Bollywood shows here, he not just another actor but a man of wisdom. There are high class Bollywood celebrities, acting in very cheap TV SERIES even jeopardizing their well built reputation. One thing I notice on he is that he is not after each and every role only seek for the excellence. As he becomes successful with his career, he improves the way of thinking too. This maturity can be clearly visible in his.

India Lockdown tries to depict how COVID and the lockdowns that followed affected the lives of people belonging to the various sections of Indian society. Now, this is not the first film made with the backdrop of coronavirus, and in all probability it won't be the last as well, but the thing that matters is that regardless of how important an event you select as the backdrop of your movie, it needs to be told in the form of a story, otherwise it would feel like a documentary, something that holds true for this film as well. Some things are happening in the film, but it's not quite clear as to what is the intention of the director, what exactly does he want to say through this movie. It looks like the director and his research team picked up some examples from real life and put them into this movie, but forgot to weave them into a properly structured story.

Among the four stories being told simultaneously, the story that moves you the most is the one with Prateik Babbar and Sai Tamhankar. One of the most heartbreaking consequences of the lockdown was the mass exodus of migrant workers, and we get a first-hand experience of that traumatic phase through Madhav and his wife, as they wander around helplessly on the streets. It was as it is depressing to revisit those visuals once again, but the believability with which those two actors have portrayed their roles made it even more painful to watch. Prateik Babbar and Sai Tamhankar are extremely underrated actors and both of them have given a beautiful performance in this segment of the movie.

The Mehrunissa chapter with Shweta Basu Prasad also felt like a retelling of some real life instances that may have happened during the lockdown, there was no real story there. I kept wondering as to where are we headed with this, what is the point of what we are watching, but I got nothing. It feels as if the director just wanted to show how sex workers were operating during coronavirus, that's all. The problem however with this kind of filmmaking is that your movie starts to look like a documentary. Shweta Basu Prasad is a very capable actress, but in most of the scenes of this movie, she was extremely loud and over the top. Perhaps she was trying to impersonate some real life sex worker, but she should have kept it a few notches lower. It was only towards the end that she gave a glimpse of the brilliance that she possesses as an actress.

Prakash Belawadi was extremely grounded in his portrayal of Nageshwar, but his segment too felt like a soulless piece of screenplay. Through Nageshwar's story, the director was telling us something that we are already aware of. If we wanted to see things happening around us, we would watch the news or read it; we don't watch a movie for that. Events taking place around us are supposed to be used as the setting, something that helps the director in laying down the basic groundwork of his main story; turning that particular news story into your screenplay is just lazy work. The main focus has to be there on the main characters and their journey, otherwise there is no real point of making a film.

The segment with Dev, Palak and Moon Alvez was not only dull and predictable but also the weakest in terms of acting performances. While the young actors just didn't know how to act, Aahana Kumra on the other hand was extremely loud in every single scene.

No one likes to watch a boring and poorly written film, but unfortunately that is precisely what 'India Lockdown' is.

Very fantastic movie. Its length was wonderful. Additionally, it has some of the typical singing and dancing that are so uncommon in foreign-language movies, like most movies of the type. However, you should be aware that it's not very simple to categorize the picture as one genre or another. The film is mostly comedic, but it also contains several moving scenes (have the Kleenex handy), philosophical scenes when they consider what life and work are all about, and a beautiful relationship story. And, as my daughter noted after seeing the movie, she enjoyed that the males in it weren't scared to weep, which is uncommon in western movies. Highly recommend to everyone must watch this.