Apr. 08, 2022|India|n/A
Genre: Bollywood;Drama;Romance
Description: Hurdang, a 2022 film, is a love story set against the backdrop of the 1990 student agitation in Allahabad. Despite the actors’ efforts to infuse life into the narrative, the movie falls short due to poor writing and execution. It struggles with problematic messaging and lacks depth in addressing the Mandal Commission and its significance. The film portrays an upper-class perspective on the perceived discrimination resulting from the implementation of the commission, without delving into its historical context or the importance of reservation policies.
The story begins in 1990 Allahabad, where anti-Mandal protestors are detained in a cramped police station with no space except for a small room containing a toilet. Amid the chaos, a 24-year-old student named Daddu appears out of place. The film had potential but ultimately fails to deliver a nuanced or well-researched portrayal of the events it depicts.
Cast director: Nikhil Nagesh Bhat
Cast actor: Sunny Kaushal, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Vijay Varma, Viraj Kapoor, Nitanshi Goel, Mahesh Chandra Deva, Jayesh Pathak, Amit Sinha, Priyanshu Srivastava, Subhrajyoti Barat
Original name: हुड़दंग