A week before, I along with my friend went to watch Sanju…a biopic of Mr. Sanjay Dutt, directed by Rajkumar Hirani and the role played by Ranbir Kapoor as Sanju.
There is a wide difference of opinion regarding the role of Ranbir Kapoor, some agree that he has justified his role as Sanjay Dutt and some are disappointed…divided opinions and it has to be…millions and zillions cannot hold the same view…perception of each individual differs.
I have never been a fan of Sanjay Dutt nor have I ever tried to watch his movie on priority…watched if got a chance.
This time, I watched Sanju on preference as I was eager to see his biopic and what was it that had made people crazy for Sanju.
Normally, I prefer weekdays to watch a movie and that too noon show is preferred because this time of the day, I am free with all the family and self-obligations and there is less crowd at the venue.
The scorching heat did not deter people and the Cineplex was packed with young brats, hopefully, many had left their classes and studies to watch the movie.
Been a psychology student, I view and perceive things differently and I did the same with this movie, rather I got a chance to prove my point through my subject.
I discovered that there are umpteen lessons to be learned from the movie, Sanju. The lessons are for teenagers, for the parents and the society.
The story of Sanju revolves around the real life of Sanjay Dutt, how he got into the habit of drugs, how the indifferent attitude of parents affected him and how he went deep into the abyss falling into bad company.
Let me start from the angle of Teens.
Teenage is the most vulnerable age in an individual’s life. There are a number of changes within, physio and psycho and are the cynosure of socio eyes. The individual in this age is volatile, daring and energetic and weird dreams and desires keep him occupied. The movie shows how Sanju is allured by the people, who are into the drug business. He is a known figure in society and people knows his affluent background. The indulgent in the business introduces him to drugs that start with fashion, gets into the passion and finally, he lands as a drug addict.
It is a lesson for the Teenagers to be away from the strangers or friends, who provoke them to booze, use drugs, smoke cigarettes, or any type of abuse which initially takes them far away from the real world. If ever any teen comes across such people, confide in your parents, guardians, siblings or well-wishers and acquaint them with the incidents that are been confronted by you. They can take the stock of the situation and can weigh all the pros and cons and tell you the veracity of the incident.
Teenage is the age, where you cannot trust yourself and then how you can trust the world…you need a guide, a mentor to pass through this phase.
Next comes the Parents.
Paresh Rawal has enacted the role of Sunil Dutt and Manisha Koirala is in the role of Nargis. The movie shows that Sanju was emotionally very close to his mother. Father loves him a lot but there is an emotional barricade between them. He does not exhibit his love openly and the son feels that he is been ignored. There is immense pressure on Sanju to perform to carry his father’s legacy in Bollywood. He is perplexed and not able to concentrate on his role. In the meantime, his mother gets diagnosed with cancer and leaves the world forever. Sanju is devastated. His drug addiction leads him to a drug rehabilitation center and it is a tough time for him. He gets weaned out of drugs but has to pay a heavy price for it. When he gets out of drug addiction, he comes into contact with underworld mafias and he gets framed with the charges of a terrorist in the severe bomb attack in Bombay. Arms and ammunition are discovered from his possession and once again, trouble seethes him and his family. In the beginning, the father is unable to come to terms with it but the unconditional love for him makes him blind and he wants to wash the charges of a terrorist from his son’s life and for that he is ready to give up his high held principles.
Lesson for a Parent
Never overburden your child with your desires and ambitions. Don’t discourage them or build grudges against them. Exhibit your love and concern openly because your child cannot foresee your wrapped love and emotions. Further, if your child is proven wrong, punish him for wrongdoing so that he understands his mistake. Make your child comfortable in your company so that he can share all that he goes through or want to share. Be friendly with them and discuss everything under the sun. Educate them with the right and wrongs of life. Befriend their friend and watch their company, the child is in. Been a parent of a teenager is not easy, you have to walk an extra mile to watch his mood, behavior, perception and they need to be handled with care. Never ever suggest them to take a wrong path or a short cut to save their skin. Don’t wash their dirty linen in public but confide in them and take required action so that they repent their wrongdoing.
It was an emotional moment for the people watching the movie when Sanju read the letter on the demise of his father. The boundaries raised between the relationships held him back to exhibit his concern and love for his father in his lifetime.
A Worthy Friend
The movie Sanju has portrayed the character of a worthy friend Kamli, who stands by Sanju & his family through thick and thin of life. He tries by all means to correct Sanju and shows him the path of righteousness. He is there with Sanju in the days of his addiction and his wrong doings but moves apart when he comes to know that he is framed under the charges of possession of RDX. The trust in Sanju and his family is breached and he cuts off his relation with Sanju, though feelings exist for them. I am not sure whether such character does exist in real Sanjay Dutt’s life but such a friend is possession in one’s life. The reel character is played by Vicky Kaushal. The character of friend Kamli is so positive in the film that the people has fallen in love with the character of Kamli.
When you are stuck on the wrong path, it is difficult to return back on the right track. However, hard you try to rectify yourself, the media, the society, and the onlookers starve you and makes the path all the more difficult. The bad elements poke in their nose so that you don’t return back into the world of consciousness.
This movie is with a strong message for the youngsters and the parents, both should share a strong relationship and confide in each other.
My take: The teens are vulnerable, illogical, blunt and daring, use their burning energies tuning them into positive energy. Let them speak out their thoughts so that you can read their mind and their thoughts they are sailing through.
Disclaimer: The views are solely mine and I wrote what I felt and liked to share with my readers and peers. It is my point of view.
