Drona

The Plot:
This story begins when time itself was Bachcha. Since then till today it's Drona's sole purpose of life to protect Amrit from Asuras (Daemons). Genuinely, it's courageous plot to blend Indian mythological story into fantasy. Pre-requisite to create any (realistic) fantasy is excellent hi-tech skills, fabulous and unbelievable screenplays but this is where Drona fails. It is nowhere near fantasy.
Ratings: ** (2-Star)

 Screenplays:
Fantasy for me is Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings. Unbelievably Believable. When you say Harry or Frado, you know them, their history, their habits, thinking and behavior. But in Drona, you just don't understand who Drona is? What is he like even after torturous 3 hours? Drona himself is confused and doubtful about his own existence. Why? Because director failed to create him and so is the case with remaining two characters, Bodyguard Sonia and so called magician Riz Raizada. I think director could not imagine his characters and that's the biggest flaw of the screenplays. He tried to impose some typical Maa-Beta emotions. First meeting between Maa-Beta is too dramatic as Maa breaks into lullaby which she seems to be singing from ages. Yawn Yawn !!! Expressionless Drona suddenly feels longing for mother when she is been converted into statue by Jadugar (Lovely statue though, I must admit). I can go on criticizing each scene as none of them helped good plot to excel. It just deteriorates with time. By the way, where was his bodyguard Drona when Drona was fighting alone with Asur. Such a visible mistakes makes screenplays drowsy.
Ratings: (0-Star)

 Casting:
Worst in recent times. Abhishek as Drona is as bad as wooden box. As per introduction, Drona is supposed to be powerful, intelligent and one of its kind as his powerful punch can shatter earth. But what you see is ill, tired, malnutrition mythological superhero. I wish Abhishek would have worked on six packs (which is in fashion. Thanks to Dard-de-disco SRK) All the time I was imagining Hritik as Drona. But director Goldie Behl was loyal to his langoti yaar (childhood friend) Abhishek. Mr. Behl, be professional. Abhishek is total misfit for the role. He looks bad, he talks bad, he delivers bad. Just Bad Bad Bad. Priyanka as bodyguard was unsuccessful to guard Abhishek. This babe is real stunt women. Way to go Piggy Chop! Kay Kay Menon is competent actor but not sure who is responsible for his loud over acting. There is nothing for Jaya Bachchan. Her statue is more expressive :-)
Ratings:* (1 - Star)

 Music:
Songs are misplaced. May I know why Drona's bodyguard and army are dancing in garage of Europe when their Drona is in danger. The anthem track 'Drona' fits in well with the theme of the movie. Koi khushi nahi chalkati when Drona sings 'Khushi' song  :-(
Ratings: *(1 Star)

 Other:
The only scene which is worth mentioning is train break in desert. It's shot very well. To create a great fantasy the most important ingredient is out of the box thinking and high level of imagination which you witnessed nowhere. Special effects are as bad as poor TV serials (Shhh... koi hain). What's the matter with hooded army? Art director had lot of scope to design Razpur but why he chose pink for Razpur? Bad choice. Comics would have been better option for Drona as half of the story is in sketch form. Dialogues do not go with the plot. Each sentence of Priyanka starts with "Babuji kahte the"...At one point you feel let her babuji (ghost) talk why is she talking? Doesn't she have her own thinking? Specially designed costumes are another laid back.
Ratings: * (1 - Star)

Suv's verdict:
My sincere advice to Director is - please do not venture into Drona2 as indicated at the end. If you then please do not work with same cast and crew. Your courageous efforts of making Drona are just gone to drain.
If you have time and money then rent Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings or Chronicles of Narnia rather than watching Drona. I suppose Jitendra's 'Hatimtai' was better :-)
Overall Ratings:* (1-Star)

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