PK Movie Review
At the outset, we would like to commend Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan for giving a brave new perspective to such a sensitive subject, especially in a world where any criticism of religion, is dealt with violence and terrorism. PK is indeed a must-watch movie for every Indian as this is one of the most significant issues that we face in contemporary India - God, religion, and its powerful influence on our society.
SPOILER ALERT!!! Don't read if you haven't seen the movie.
The movie revolves around a cute-looking astronaut alien (PK), landing in Rajasthan (unlike most aliens who land in America!) and the experiences he goes through, while looking for his stolen "remote control" for the spaceship he has arrived in. The filmmaker has come up with a totally out-of-the-box concept, by giving a unique (alien) perspective to many of the grave issues that our country currently faces.
Most of the scenes in the movie are really thought-provoking. For instance, there is a scene where PK buys his first idol and makes his first wish or "call to god". He asks for food, and he coincidentally gets a samosa from a lady giving alms to the poor. He is extremely happy and overjoyed, and his belief in god is further cemented. Although none of his other wishes are fulfilled, he instantly becomes a victim of blind faith. In a way, aren't we all like this?
When some of his wishes are not fulfilled, PK believes that the idol has run out of battery. He even goes to the police station to file a case, as the idol doesn't deliver the services (his remote control) for the payment received. This shows how a person would react as he passes through the various stages of despair and frustration triggered by blind religious faith.
Ultimately, he finds the locket in the hands of a saint (swamy), who is collecting funds to build a temple for the locket, which he claims to be 'special and sacred'. PK tries to retrieve the locket, but fails.
PK thinks that the 'calls to god' were not getting routed through, because of the 'wrong' intermediaries like the swamy. He coins the term 'Wrong number'. He, along with Jaggu (Anushka), sets forward to debunk the swamy and all the similar 'Wrong numbers'.
There is an interesting scene, where PK compares the entire belief system to a business. He goes to an exam venue and puts a stone there, with red markings and some money. He compares that to a local tea vendor. Isn't it true?
In the final scene, PK joins Jaggu and her Pakistani boyfriend, Sarfaraz. Through the climax of the movie, Rajkumar Hirani implies the significance of Indo-Pak friendship. And what more, the movie teaches us a pretty big lesson - if we eliminate the petty barriers such as country, caste and religion and focus on love, brotherhood, and solidarity, the world would really be a better place.
In fact, there are two other movies that have handled the subject quite effectively : Oh My God! (Hindi) and Prabhuvinte Makkal (Malayalam). Do watch both these movies. Checkout the movie, 'Prabhuvinte Makkal' on Youtube, in official account https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwrNnKAaBno).
Despite the controversies and the protests by right wing conservative organizations against screening the movie in the theatres, PK still retains its position as the highest grossing film in Indian cinema and has broken all the collection records.
So, what are you waiting for? Rush to your nearby theatre to watch this awesome film, or else it would be a huge loss.
Rating: 4.75/5
