Mar. 19, 2021|India|126 Min.
Genre: Bollywood;Drama;Thriller
Description: The film *Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar* (2021) immediately grabs your attention from the opening scene. A car races recklessly down the road, carrying a group of unruly young men whose language and demeanor reflect their repressed, entitled upbringing. The tension is palpable—anything could happen on these roads with such characters. And it does. A sudden event takes place, firmly gripping the audience.
The story revolves around two contrasting individuals: Sandeep Kaur (Parineeti Chopra), a sophisticated MBA banker, and Pinkesh Dahiya (Arjun Kapoor), a brawny, suspended Haryanvi cop. Both find themselves on the run after witnessing a violent ambush. As they navigate their chaotic circumstances, questions arise about who the true victims are—those who perished or the unlikely duo fleeing for their lives.
Director Dibakar Banerjee, known for his sharp portrayal of power dynamics and class struggles in the NCR region, delivers a film that occasionally loses its grip as it explores the motivations behind the protagonists’ actions. However, the narrative regains focus intermittently, keeping viewers engaged.
The film cleverly plays with the gender-flipped names (a cultural practice in parts of North India) as Sandeep and Pinky find themselves stranded in Pithoragarh, a town near the Nepal border often used for illegal crossings. Their temporary refuge comes in the form of a middle-aged couple (Neena Gupta and Raghubir Yadav), whose presence adds depth and moral grounding to the story. The setting itself becomes a character, enriching the film’s texture.
*Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar* is a tale of survival, unexpected alliances, and the intersections of class and morality, set against a backdrop of suspense and intrigue.
Cast director: Dibakar Banerjee
Cast actor: Parineeti Chopra, Arjun Kapoor, Raghubir Yadav, Neena Gupta, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sukant Goel, Rahul Kumar
Original name: संदीप और पिंकी फरार