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Khela Hobe: Elections high Voltage Drama for Governing Body’s Chairmanship | Entertainment Moviesda

Producer : Kumari Manju

Director : Sunil C Sinha

Cinematography : Ravi Bhat

Star Cast:

Om Puri

Mugdha Godse

Manoj Joshi

Rushad Rana

Rati Agnihotri

Sanjay Batra

Khela Hobe: Trailer

Bollywood drama Khela Hobe is a 2022 film that was produced and directed by Kumari Manju along with Sunil Sinha. Late Shri Om Puri, Mugdha Godse, and Manoj Joshi play the key roles in the film. Khela Hobe tells the tale of a woman who is mentally handicapped.

The movie, which is set in the tiny town of Raghav Garh, centres on a group of candidates seeking to become the head of a local governing body. Each of these residents takes advantage of the controversy when an unidentified offender impregnates a young woman who is mentally handicapped for personal benefit.

Late Om Puri, Rati Agnihotri, Manoj Joshi & Mughda Godse in Khela Hobe

Review: When it’s revealed that a helpless “Pagli” is pregnant, a Bollywood subject that has long been present is dirty politics. This movie portrays dirty politics in every scene. Director Sunil Sinha uses a variety of stakeholders to demonstrate how everyone is the same when it comes to pursuing political power and ambition, from Bachchu Lal (Manoj Joshi) pretending to genuinely care for Pagli and paying her hospital bills to Gupta (Sanjay Batra) opening an ashram by her name to Shabbo (Mugdha Godse) demanding a DNA test to find the perpetrator. The idea that the same tragedy may be exploited in different ways to meet different needs is an intriguing one, but the film as a whole lacks handling and direction.

Late Om Puri, Rati Agnihotri, Manoj Joshi & Mughda Godse in Khela Hobe

Each member of the star-studded ensemble, including Manoj Joshi as Bachchu Lal, Mugdha Godse as Shabnam or Shabbo, and Sanjay Batra as Gupta, who are vying for the job of Chairman, gives their parts their all. The majority of the characters, though, are too noisy and poorly developed.

Late Shri Om Puri has a brief performance but shines out as the group’s fading leader and the lone decent man. Fans won’t miss the irony when a character mentions that this is his final election because the movie is also the iconic actor’s farewell performance. His final scene, in which he is seen strolling along a lonely, dark street, is heartbreaking. This is her final time appearing on film. Equally potent is Rati Agnihotri, who plays his quarrelling wife Rukhsana, who is angry with him for wasting their money in the last election.

Mughda Godse in Khela Hobe

Pagli’s identity is kept a secret until the very end, when the narrative takes an unexpected turn that is predictable, weak, and hurried. The movie features election-related elements including using the secularism card and exploiting community politics. The irony is clear when Pagli is revered as a deity by visitors who send offerings to her.

One of the movie’s main characters, Shabbo, has a connection to her past, although it’s only partially developed.

Why to Watch: You may simply skip this movie because of the dull soundtrack and other flaws. Only those who want to watch Om Puri on the big screen for the final time should choose this one.

Rating : 3/5