Indian film on Unesco Heritage site in theatres
Mohenjo Daro is a wholesome feast of romance, drama, music dance and action for admirers of Hrithik and Ashutosh. However, the film has failed to wow the critics. PHOTO | COURTESY
What you need to know:
- It is the story of a commoner, a farmer who travels to the city of Mohenjo Daro and falls in love with a beautiful woman regarded as the “chosen one” in the service of Sindhu Ma the goddess of the river.
- To win over his heart’s desire, the commoner has to overcome the bad elements and restore the dignity of the people and city of Mohenjo Daro. What follows is a wholesome feast of romance, drama, music dance and action for admirers of Hrithik and Ashutosh. However, the film has failed to wow the critics.
A Bollywood cinema set 2016 BC in one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley civilisation graced our theatres last week.
Mohenjo Daro is a UNESCO World Heritage site situated in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Mohenjo Daro, is an adventure and romance film written and directed by Indian cinema’s master craftsman Ashutosh Gowarikar is a fictional love story. It features Hrithik Roshan and newcomer Pooja Hegde in lead romantic roles with veteran actor Kabir Bedi acting as the villain.
It is the story of a commoner, a farmer who travels to the city of Mohenjo Daro and falls in love with a beautiful woman regarded as the “chosen one” in the service of Sindhu Ma the goddess of the river. The political elite symbolised by Kabir Bedi bids to usurp power and wealth as ruler of the city and a stumbling block against the romantic relationship of the commoner and the chosen one of the goddess.
To win over his heart’s desire, the commoner has to overcome the bad elements and restore the dignity of the people and city of Mohenjo Daro. What follows is a wholesome feast of romance, drama, music dance and action for admirers of Hrithik and Ashutosh. However, the film has failed to wow the critics.
The film’s writer and director is India’s leading film maker who has given us movies like Lagaan which received an Oscar nomination. It featured villagers in British India who challenge their rulers’ tax imposition with a game of cricket. His Jodha Akbar was a beautiful rendition of the love legend of a Mughal Emperor and his Hindu wife.
And last week, Indian and Pakistani nationals residing in Kenya marked Independence Day of their respective countries with patriotic fervor.
Kenbharti Centre, a local group, dedicated to the promotion of arts culture and literary activities presented Ma Tujhe Salaam, a musical evening at the Oshwal Junior High Auditorium Parklands. The High commissioner of India, Suchitra Durai led a group of enthusiastic audience to enjoy a rare feast of patriotic songs presented by members of the centre.
