[Reality Check]: Oh That's Bhanu - documentary film: A collection of amnesiac remembrances

Director: R. V. Ramani

T'Challa's quest

Ryan Coogler’s adapted vision this time is of an advanced, standalone world. Even if you haven’t followed the Cinematic Universe of Marvel much closely (except Civil War), you still may not have much trouble in delving deeper into the mystical place of Wakanda. I think that’s what makes Blank Panther, somewhat unique.

A much relatable instance(s) seems that of T’Challa (the Blank Panther) and her sister. Whenever a formal gathering is over, no officials are around - this pair of siblings will burst-upon their casual conversations, tease each other by some wise-cracking jokes, but will never forget to look upon each other’s backs – more of which I would really like to see in the future instalments.

Black Panther subliminally discusses the conflict of two ideologies. One, who wants to share to the world, other, who stood back on the sharing, likely due to his family’s customs. No one is perfect on his decisions, not even the king, here. But, a king’s wrongful decisions may not necessarily define another’s future. Because it is we, only we, who can alter our fore comings. Although what is the ‘sharing’ the two ideologies have turned their backs against each other, forms the crux of the narrative. And we follow our king T’Challa, on his quest.

Black Panther had its several moments of humour too, mainly the one which I, have roughly termed the ‘vegetarian joke’, which made me amused in laughter for a good couple of seconds. For what it actually is, you’ll likely have to see the feature. Those who’ve already might have got a sheer clue of what I’m talking about.


I urge to not leave the movie until the end credits are over, for another scene of a key character from the Marvel Cinematic (hint: he featured in Civil War too).

Badass 'Babua'

Bitti Mishra (Kriti Sanon) here is an unusual, yet normal woman. In fact, rarely would there be anyone as jolly and reckless as her in all of Bareilly. She, fortunately, has an understanding father (Pankaj Tripathi), who explains about her sometimes-problematic mother’s (Seema Pahwa) situation as a thyroid issue - thus, her mood swings. Her father never talks much, but whenever he does, he is likely wisecracking.

Not having someone sharing similar interests can be tricky, though Bitti does have a good friend in Ramaa (Swati Semwal). Still, her lifestyle is arguably unmatchable – until she incidentally stumbles upon a book. Which, gives her a stirring check that there is someone who is mutual with her. She finds this book, very much relatable, and thus begins her quest to find the ‘real’ author.

Bareilly Ki Barfi is a comedy. Even when there’s a somewhat poignant phase, one of the film’s light soundtrack keeps the mood intact, and quick. Well, only whenever it wants to. Moreover, the narrative has traits of how many of us actually indulge and communicate with. Whether it’s characters, location, dialogues et al.

And Rajkummar Rao, he, had a very nuanced performance here. His was one of the most challenging roles to portray in the film – of Pritam Vidrohi. His had a better screen-time only in the second half. Likely the case being his character, was mainly the most I was able to recall much, (check out “Badass Babua”, a chuckling, establishing song on Pritam Vidrohi).