<h2 class="footer_style"> <img alt="" src="http://www.mid-day.com/images/rating/three-n-half-stars.gif" /> Director: Aamir Bashir Cast: Shahnawaz Bhat, Reza Naji, Shamim Basharat A; Drama</h2> Over the years, several films have been shot in Kashmir but not many have been based on it. For obvious political reasons. By this cowardly yardstick, Harud has to be a welcome exception. Not only is it entirely filmed in the so-called paradise but also centred on those whou00a0indeed live there and speak accented Urdu.u00a0 <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2012/jul/Harud.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 335px; " /> Appropriately, their struggle for dignity&mdash;if not freedom&mdash;can be seen documented throughout. However, the initial commotion silently gives way to a relatively calculated pace of events that unfolds. Following a family that has lost a son and is on the verge of losing another, the plot draws parallel against the unstable ambience. The protagonist&rsquo;s father, sane as a cuppa, turns weird. His mother isn&rsquo;t prepared to mourn her firstborn&rsquo;s death yet. His friends hope to get out of the mess they are not responsible for. This may sound like a perfect melting pot for militant bullets and grenades, but surprisingly enough, there aren&rsquo;t enough explosions to rattle your eardrums. Perhaps the chaos prefers to manifest mentally than physically. Actor-turned-director Aamir Bashir merits kudos for his perseverance given the fact that the film was made back in 2010; and most importantly, for choosing such a grave topic. No doubt Harud is his baby from beginning to end. Having said that, there are instances when he indulges too much in scenes that don&rsquo;t particularly contribute much to the overall narrative. The characters could have been sharper. Other than the veteran Iranian actor Reza Naji, all other cast membersu00a0are non-actors. And it shows. But what they lack in performance, Bashir tries to make it up with wondrous visuals. The tranquil images of pristine lakes juxtaposes with the protagonist&rsquo;s violent past. In the meantime, long shots continue to tease your patience. Metaphors flow in abundance. Abstract references eventually become its forte. With the change in season, chinar&rsquo;s leaves get busy leaving the tree. But the people are sticking to their roots, armed with technology. There is hope. Maybe not. If the purpose of a movie is to move you, then Harud does that pretty well. For mainstream regulars, this independent effort might come across as a bit boring. But then, boredom is a luxury in places where fear rules. Not everyone can afford it. The same is true about a rather brave film.u00a0

Harud is not only entirely filmed in Kashmir, but also centred on those who live there and speak accented Urdu. 

Movie Review: Harud (Autumn)

Director: Aamir Bashir
Cast: Shahnawaz Bhat, Reza Naji, Shamim Basharat
A; Drama

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