Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai-Movie review
I saw "Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai'' on the very first day of its release. The film is a biopic on a humble lawyer from Rajasthan, Advocate PC Solanki, who single-handedly brought justice to the minor girl under the POCSO Act in the much-publicised self-styled godman's sexual assault case. This movie is extraordinary for the exceptional storytelling, drama, and dialogues but, above all, for Manoj Bajpayee’s extraordinary performance.
Manoj Bajpayee shows prowess, especially in adapting mannerisms while interacting with different stakeholders. From determined to scared, emotional, awestruck and outraged, he aces every nuance up his sleeve. He shines in the scene when he breaks down. Instead of explaining why Baba deserves to be punished from a human or legal standpoint, he uses a language they’d understand. He quotes the example of why Lord Shiva refused to forgive his greatest worshiper, Ravan.
The courtroom scenes are showcased with logic and repartee. The writer deserves praise here, sticking close to the facts of the original case instead of embellishing wildly. Elsewhere, a bogus health condition is concocted to move the defendant abroad. But here, the prosecution lawyer foils these manoeuvres with a slew of clever arguments, appeals, and analogies. His play in court is calm and persuasive, yet he isn’t immune to the occasional theatrics, like, loudly slamming his desk while mimicking a hotshot opponent.
One person is enough to move the system by making 'faith', a weapon. This is the punch line of the movie.
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