Utkarsh Mishra

in Rediff

In conclusion, the film fails in achieving the big objective that it had set for itself. While it ends with a visible victory of the narrative favouring the RSS, it is not so convincing a victory for the viewer.

in Rediff

The performances are so superficial that they don't warrant a discussion of nuance, or the lack thereof. Kangana Ranaut's decline as an actor feels complete. In the age of social media, most of us have watched archival footage of Mrs Gandhi's interviews and speeches. The resolute, decisive eyes and confident demeanor are glaringly absent in Ranaut's portrayal. Instead, her character is almost always teary-eyed and lacking in confidence. It is not always necessary to burst into tears to convey that a character is grappling with deep internal struggle. Ranaut's attempt at voice modulation to sound like Mrs Gandhi falls completely flat, much like Anupam Kher's portrayal of Dr Manmohan Singh in The Accidental Prime Minister. Her gestures often appear impulsive or abrupt, further detracting from the authenticity of the role.