![]() ![]() ![]() JAB TAK HAI JAAN is the last of a dying breed in Bollywood, the sort of bombastic, breathtaking film that wears everything on its silken sleeves because anything less would be inexcusable, especially when it comes to love. When the perky Akira (Anushka Sharma of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) dives into Samar’s desert of an existence, the army major is transported into the past, to his days as a street musician in London where he was swept off his nimble feet by the sultry Meera (Katrina Kaif of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Spring Showcase ‘12). ![]() ![]() Shah Rukh Khan plays Samar, a bomb diffuser chapped by life so he now lives dangerously. In the hands of Bollywood maestro Yash Chopra in his final film, it is a proclamation of epic proportions, colored by music, action, and the kind of romance that takes you halfway across the globe and back again. But Prithvi is in for a shock when he finds out that Veer has decided to wed Yashodhara, Sujan's sister, little knowing that she, after being crowned Yuvraji, has sworn to eliminate all enemies of Madhavgarh at any and all costs.Best Supporting Actress, 2013 Filmfare Awards The duo, despite of Lord Macaulay's malicious policy to convert foreign nationals to his way of thinking, not only pick up the relevant skills but also slay Yuvraj Sujan Singh, the only son of Gyanendra, much to the joy of the Pindaris. He sends his sons, Veer Pratap and Poonam, to Britain to learn about their devious ways, so that he can conquer Madhavgarh. Although Prithvi sliced off Gyanendra's right arm, he has sworn to avenge and behead him and two-faced Britishers - who on one hand preach about Justice, Fraternity and Equality, but conquer and rule vulnerable natives - fueling hate and division on lines of religion, and caste. Circa 1920 British India, Pindari leader, Prithvi Singh, narrates his story to a Report from London Times about betrayal and deceit at the hands of the British and Madhavgarh's Raja Gyanendra Singh which led to the massacre of 4500 Pindaris. ![]()
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