YUVA

YUVA- A film by Mani Ratnam. It is a distinct topic, only to be touched by distinct directors like Mani. Continuing with his brigade of impressive movies like Roja, Bombay, Mani Ratnam adds yet another feather to his cap through Yuva.

Yuva- as the name suggests- is a story of youth, responsible Indian youth entering politics. Michael (Ajay Devgan) is a student leader having intentions to clean the political system by being a part of it.
Lallan (Abhishek Bachchan), a lower middle class hooligan working for a corrupt political leader - Prosonjit Bhatacharya (Om Puri)
Arjun (Vivek Oberoi), a flamboyant youth with dollar dreams.

Mani Ratnam is a unique storyteller, this story begins on the busy Howrah bridge of Calcutta. Three youngsters (Lallan, Michael and Arjun) completely unknown to each other cross paths on the Howrah Bridge one fine day. Movie runs back to unfurl each one's story and gets them back to present, and the 3 lives suddenly change from here on...

Michael fosters a group of motivated youngsters (including Oberoi) making them aware of their responsibilities towards their society. These ignited minds and their social work lays the foundation for upcoming elections. Prasonjit (Om Puri) works his way out to curb the younger race, but good work speaks out and Michael settles his scores with Prasonjit by winning the elections.

Movie ends when 4 "Yuva" leaders enter the assmbly by sidetracking Prasanojit- depicting a decline of corruption and beginning of cleaner politics.

Movie boasts of intelligent direction and editing, backed by a strong screenplay; starkly appealing to the sincere audience of this genre of movies.

Abhishek Bachchan delivers one of the finest performances of his career through Lallan. Ajay seems irreplacable in whatever he does. Vivek is good and justifies his character.

Female artists hardly have any contribution in this movie, although Rani and Kareena have done their best.

Music is good, "Khuda Hafiz" and "Fanaa" entertain the audience, "Dhakka Laga Bukka" inspires the youth.

Mani Ratnam belongs to the smarter race of Indian movie directors. Only a few directors in Bollywood dare to attempt such plots, at the same time care to achieve it.