Most Controversial Film: Good Early Reviews

The early reviews for Vikrant Massey’s ‘The Sabarmati Express’ are finally out, shedding light on the storyline and the performances of the cast.

Directed by Dheeraj Sarna, the film goes deep into the controversial events surrounding the 2002 Godhra riots, and the deliberate concealing of truth.

Vikrant Massey plays the role of Hindi news reporter Samar Kumar, who finds it hard to survive in an English-dominated field. He is joined by Raashii Khanna and Riddhi Dogra, who bring their own auras to the film.

While the film starts with a comic approach, the tone soon turns serious as Samar Kumar discovers the ‘truth’ behind the Godhra train burning.

The storyline boldly showcases the media’s role in the making and breaking of facts, along with the deeds of certain people in twisting the apparent truth.

The early reviews for the film are mostly positive, with people praising the film and producer Ekta Kapoor for addressing such a controversial topic.

Massey’s call to ‘leave right and left thinking for 2 hours’ seems to have resonated with people, as it is garnering praise across political ideologies.

Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Riddhi Dogra are being called the pillars of the film, owing to their fantastic portrayals of the characters in the hard-hitting tale.

While the early reviews for the film have turned out to be good, it will be interesting to see whether all the positivity can ultimately turn into Box Office figures, leaving an imprint in Bollywood’s history.