And strangely enough, an ocean which destroys an entire civilisation is unable to cause any harm to Hrithik, who dives against the tide to come out unscathed - without a single scratch.
While the makers have put out a disclaimer (and rightly so) not to compare this film with the real history of Mohenjo Daro, one cannot look past the sheer absurdity on offer.įor instance, Hrithik Roshan battles a flying crocodile, single-handedly battles two monster-like men, builds a bridge on his own (well, almost). At the end, the run-time of 2 hours and 35 minutes, end up feeling like four hours.Īlso, for a historical film, Gowariker takes too many cinematic liberties. There's a love story, a revenge drama, a fight against oppression and a fight for survival against nature's fury - all jam-packed into one film. The trouble with Mohenjo Daro is that just when you're getting sucked into the movie, it takes a completely different route, leaving you confused. It's complete edge-of-the-seat stuff, as you root for Sarman to overhaul two giant men. The post-interval fight sequence is another standout sequence.
It's a joy to watch, and makes you smile. The two don't speak much and yet find themselves strongly attracted to each other. There is an innocence in the way Sarman courts Chaani. Gowarikar handles the love story with panache. Cinematography is terrific but is let down by a poor script.
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On the plus side, the visuals are stunning, with colossal sets and magnificent costumes. Sarman now faces an uphill task to save the love of his life as well as for the doomed city. Not one to back down from a fight, Sarman decides to stand up for the people and fight against Maham. What was once the promised land, Mohenjo Daro is a picture of greed and oppression and is ruled by the ruthless Maham (Kabir Bedi), who terrorises the people along with his son Monja (Arunoday Singh). Upon reaching Mohenjo Daro, he chances upon Chaani (Pooja Hegde) and falls head over heels for her. Sarman stays with his uncle, an Indigo cultivator, who forbids him from going but later realises that he cannot be stopped so decides to let him go. With an aimless plot and over-the-top performances, the film is a complete mess.īased in 2016 BC, Sarman (Hrithik Roshan) is a farmer in a small village called Amri in Indus Valley, who has a deep desire to visit Mohenjo Daro. And yet, one cannot watch Ashutosh Gowariker's Mohenjo Daro without throwing common-sense out of the window. Such disclaimers are usually meant for commercial potboilers and sex-comedies not for historical films. "Leave your brains at home," viewers are often told while watching movies.
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