Article 370 Cast/Actors: Yami Gautam as Zooni Haksar, Priyamani as Rajeshwari Swaminathan, Ashwini Koul as Zakir Naikoo, Raj Arjun as Khawar Ali, Rajendranath Zutshi as Jalal and Divya Seth Shah as Parveena Andrabi, Arun Govil as Prime Minister, Kiran Karmarkar as Home Minister,
Article 370 Theatrical Release Date: 23rd February 2024
Article 370 Director: Aditya Jambhale
Article 370 Available On OTT : likely to be released on Jio Cinemas Digital Platform Soon
Article 370 Released/Available in Languages: Hindi
Article 370 Runtime: 2h 38m
Article 370 Review:“Article 370”, a compelling drama that takes you on a journey through the complex dynamics of Kashmir, has successfully depicted history in a way that keeps the audience hooked.
The film, despite its lengthy runtime of over two and a half hours, remains engaging for the most part123. This drama, inspired by real events yet embellished with creative liberties, underscores the necessity of abolishing Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu & Kashmir.
The storyline follows Zooni Haksar (Yami Gautam), an intelligence field officer, who is relocated to Delhi following a ‘botched’ encounter. As the government moves to abrogate Article 370, PMO Secretary Rajeshwari Swaminathan (Priyamani) shoulders much of the groundwork. The journey to preserve peace and unity in the valley navigates through the obstacles posed by corrupt local leaders and militants.
The performances by Yami Gautam and Priyamani are commendable. They command the spotlight and carry the entire film with their performances. The supporting cast, including Raj Zutshi, Arun Govil, and Vaibhav Tatwawadi, offer dynamic support.
“Article 370” attempts to evoke a sense of nationalism, taking creative liberties along the way. It’s a must-watch for those interested in understanding the intricacies of politics in a simplified manner. The film is a successful attempt at depicting history, making it an intriguing watch for the audience.
The film smartly weaves into the narrative how back-channel diplomacy has become passé and the trusted methods of negotiating with the separatists and double agents to buy temporary peace in the Valley have become outdated. The timing of the release doesn’t seem like a coincidence. Aditya Dhar’s Uri (2019) efficiently dramatized what went behind the surgical strike against Pakistan after the Uri attack of 2016. That film was also released in an election year.
Dhar is a co-producer and co-writer of Article 370, and his better half and competent actor Yami Gautam leads the team here as intelligence officer Zooni Haksar. A Kashmiri Pandit, who has a personal grudge against the corrupt political leadership of the State, Zooni is strategically positioned to peddle the us vs them narrative.
The writers milk the historical events according to the political narrative set by the ruling dispensation. So, Jawaharlal Nehru’s alliance with Sheikh Abdullah was flawed but the film keeps mum on the takeaways of the Bhartiya Janata Party’s coalition government with Jammu & Kashmir People’s Democratic Party.
While Uri had the license to go jingoistic, here the subject demands a little more nuance and Jambhale resists tonal exaggeration. The film smartly weaves into the narrative how back-channel diplomacy has become passé and the trusted methods of negotiating with the separatists and double agents to buy temporary peace in the Valley have become outdated.
In conclusion, “Article 370” is a riveting cinematic journey through history that you can’t miss. It’s a successful attempt at depicting history in a way that keeps the audience hooked. The performances by Yami Gautam and Priyamani are commendable, and they command the spotlight and carry the entire film with their performances. The film is a must-watch for those interested in understanding the intricacies of politics in a simplified manner.
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Article 370 Score Rating: 4 out of 5
Article 370 Official Trailer: Available on YouTube