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{{Short description|2008 film by Samar Khan}} | {{Short description|2008 film by Samar Khan}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | | name = Shaurya | ||
| name = | | image = Shaurya poster.jpg | ||
| image = Shaurya poster.jpg | | caption = Theatrical poster | ||
| caption = Theatrical poster | | director = Samar Khan | ||
| director = Samar Khan | | producer = Haresh Dayani | ||
| producer = Haresh Dayani | | writer = Samar Khan<br />Jaydeep Sarkar<br />Aparna Malhotra | ||
| writer = Samar Khan<br />Jaydeep Sarkar<br />Aparna Malhotra | | starring = [[Kay Kay Menon]]<br />[[Rahul Bose]]<br />[[Javed Jaffrey]]<br />[[Deepak Dobriyal]]<br />[[Minissha Lamba]]<br />Priyesh Kaushik | ||
| starring = [[Kay Kay Menon]]<br />[[Rahul Bose]]<br />[[Javed Jaffrey]]<br />[[Deepak Dobriyal]]<br />[[Minissha Lamba]]<br />Priyesh Kaushik | | music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Adnan Sami]]<br>'''Background Score:'''<br>[[Surinder Sodhi]] | ||
| music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Adnan Sami]]<br>'''Background Score:'''<br>[[Surinder Sodhi]] | |||
| cinematography = Carlos Catalán | | cinematography = Carlos Catalán | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{Film date|2008|04|04|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|2008|04|04|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = 149 minutes | | runtime = 149 minutes | ||
| country | | country = India | ||
| language = Hindi | | language = Hindi | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Shaurya''''' ([[English language|English]]: '' | '''''Shaurya''''' ([[English language|English]]: ''Gallantry'') is a 2008 [[courtroom]] [[drama film]] directed by Samar Khan, starring [[Kay Kay Menon]], [[Rahul Bose]], [[Javed Jaffrey]], [[Deepak Dobriyal]] and [[Minissha Lamba]]. The film is inspired by the Hindi play ''[[Court Martial ]]'' by Swadesh Deepak and is loosely based on the 1992 [[courtroom]] [[drama]] ''[[A Few Good Men]]''. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Set in the context of the [[ | {{Long plot|date=September 2021}}Set in the context of the [[Insurgency]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], The film presents a fictional storyline which revolves around the [[court-martial]] of an [[Indian Army]] officer Javed Khan for shooting dead his superior officer. During the court-martial, the circumstances leading up to the fratricidal murder are gradually revealed.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/04shaurya.htm Review: Shaurya<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> | ||
The film opens with a sequence where a group of Indian Army Soldiers cordons off a Village; as a part of [[Counter-insurgency|Counter-Insurgency Operation]]; in the Punj Area of [[Pulwama]] Dist in [[Kashmir Valley]]. After numerous chase sequences, the shot ends with an [[Fratricide (military)|army officer being shot by his colleague]]. The offending officer instead of escaping promptly surrenders and is then taken into custody by his colleagues. | The film opens with a sequence where a group of Indian Army Soldiers cordons off a Village; as a part of [[Counter-insurgency|Counter-Insurgency Operation]]; in the Punj Area of [[Pulwama]] Dist in [[Kashmir Valley]]. After numerous chase sequences, the shot ends with an [[Fratricide (military)|army officer being shot by his colleague]]. The offending officer instead of escaping promptly surrenders and is then taken into custody by his colleagues. | ||
The film then shifts to [[New Delhi]], where we are introduced to best friends and Army Lawyers [[Major]] Siddhant Chaudhary and [[Major]] Akash Kapoor. While best friends, they both have contrasting personalities, with Akash being a dedicated Army Lawyer and Sidharth being an immature and care-free Army Officer. Siddhant (fondly called Sid), being the son of a highly | The film then shifts to [[New Delhi]], where we are introduced to best friends and Army Lawyers [[Major]] Siddhant Chaudhary and [[Major]] Akash Kapoor. While best friends, they both have contrasting personalities, with Akash being a dedicated Army Lawyer and Sidharth being an immature and care-free Army Officer. Siddhant (fondly called Sid), being the son of a highly decorated army officer, often feels compelled to live up to his father's legacy and therefore he reluctantly chooses to join the army. However, he himself has no plans for an army career and is therefore on the lookout for any chance to quit the army for an adventurous life. | ||
In the present day, Akash is marrying his [[Engagement|fiancée]] Nandini, with Sid as his best man. Post-wedding, Akash informs Sid that their postings are now due; with Akash himself expecting to get posted in [[Srinagar]]. A rather excited Siddhant asks Akash to swing his posting too so that they both could be posted together. Akash, despite his misgivings, agrees to Sid's demands and thus makes an official request to the Army HQ, thus ensuring the same posting for Siddhant. | In the present day, Akash is marrying his [[Engagement|fiancée]] Nandini, with Sid as his best man. Post-wedding, Akash informs Sid that their postings are now due; with Akash himself expecting to get posted in [[Srinagar]]. A rather excited Siddhant asks Akash to swing his posting too so that they both could be posted together. Akash, despite his misgivings, agrees to Sid's demands and thus makes an official request to the Army HQ, thus ensuring the same posting for Siddhant. | ||
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Sid later confides his fears and doubts about the case to Akash; who is understanding of Sid's dilemma. Akash advises Sid to just plead guilty on Javed's behalf, while he promises to take care of all the prosecution work. To cheer up Sid, Akash points out the absurdity of the case, terming it open and shut. According to Akash, Javed is the guilty party and the case itself is unsubstantiated, thus making prosecution a cakewalk. | Sid later confides his fears and doubts about the case to Akash; who is understanding of Sid's dilemma. Akash advises Sid to just plead guilty on Javed's behalf, while he promises to take care of all the prosecution work. To cheer up Sid, Akash points out the absurdity of the case, terming it open and shut. According to Akash, Javed is the guilty party and the case itself is unsubstantiated, thus making prosecution a cakewalk. | ||
Meanwhile, Kavya, on hearing about the trial, tries to reach out to Siddhant | Meanwhile, Kavya, on hearing about the trial, tries to reach out to Siddhant. Sid, on meeting Kavya, gets attracted to her and relentlessly tries to flirt with her. He even attempts to bluff his way through the case; despite not having any idea himself; just to impress her. | ||
His efforts however miserably fail as the unimpressed Kavya calls out Sid and exposes his lies about the case. She further points out that as the defence lawyer it's Sid's responsibility to properly analyze the case and present the facts. Before leaving she further tries to make Sid realize the consequences of his decisions and their impact on his life. However while flirting, Sid accidentally mentions a senior army officer [[Brigadier|Brig]] Pratap; who happens to be Javed's and Rathore's commanding officer. Kavya gets intrigued and presses for more information but Siddhant hastily covers up, thus prompting a disappointed Kavya to leave. | His efforts however miserably fail as the unimpressed Kavya calls out Sid and exposes his lies about the case. She further points out that as the defence lawyer it's Sid's responsibility to properly analyze the case and present the facts. Before leaving she further tries to make Sid realize the consequences of his decisions and their impact on his life. However while flirting, Sid accidentally mentions a senior army officer [[Brigadier|Brig]] Pratap; who happens to be Javed's and Rathore's commanding officer. Kavya gets intrigued and presses for more information but Siddhant hastily covers up, thus prompting a disappointed Kavya to leave. | ||
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A furious Siddhant later confronts Kavya and accuses her of betrayal and cheap sensationalism, at the cost of his reputation. Kavya instead hits back and accuses Siddhant of negligence and immaturity. She further tells him to focus on his job rather than worrying about a silly article. | A furious Siddhant later confronts Kavya and accuses her of betrayal and cheap sensationalism, at the cost of his reputation. Kavya instead hits back and accuses Siddhant of negligence and immaturity. She further tells him to focus on his job rather than worrying about a silly article. | ||
Siddhant's superiors reprimand him for his actions as Brigadier Pratap is later revealed to be a highly | Siddhant's superiors reprimand him for his actions as Brigadier Pratap is later revealed to be a highly decorated officer with a spotless reputation. Siddhant wishes for a meeting with Brigadier Pratap so as to apologize to him in person. The authorities grant him the permission and Sid heads out to meet Pratap, who is deployed at a forward area near the [[Line of Control|LOC]]. | ||
Sid, on meeting Pratap, gets intimidated. He profusely apologizes for his actions but Pratap simply brushes the incident away. Seeing Pratap's jovial mood, Sid tries to press Pratap for more information regarding the Rathore murder case; but a dismissive Pratap coldly rebuffs him. Sid then tries to get access to the scene of the crime and to his relief Pratap accepts his request. Siddhant analyzes the scene of the crime and suspects something amiss. He tries to reach out to the local populace but he encounters their distrust towards army personnel. Vowing to get to the bottom of the case, Sid heads back to Srinagar. He then meets up with Javed, informing him of his meeting with Brigadier Pratap. Javed, for the first time, speaks; and asks Sid whether he thinks Javed is innocent or guilty. A baffled Sid tells Javed that he will inform his decision to the court along with presenting all the necessary facts. | Sid, on meeting Pratap, gets intimidated. He profusely apologizes for his actions but Pratap simply brushes the incident away. Seeing Pratap's jovial mood, Sid tries to press Pratap for more information regarding the Rathore murder case; but a dismissive Pratap coldly rebuffs him. Sid then tries to get access to the scene of the crime and to his relief Pratap accepts his request. Siddhant analyzes the scene of the crime and suspects something amiss. He tries to reach out to the local populace but he encounters their distrust towards army personnel. Vowing to get to the bottom of the case, Sid heads back to Srinagar. He then meets up with Javed, informing him of his meeting with Brigadier Pratap. Javed, for the first time, speaks; and asks Sid whether he thinks Javed is innocent or guilty. A baffled Sid tells Javed that he will inform his decision to the court along with presenting all the necessary facts. | ||
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Kavya comes across evidence of the Indian Army's human rights violations. She, on further analysis, concludes that both Brigadier Pratap and Maj. Rathore; who were known to be very close; also have numerous complaints of [[Human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir|human rights abuses]] against them. Kavya sends the necessary proofs to Siddhant but is arrested for trespassing on army area and trying to access sensitive information without due authorization. Sid tries to bail out Kavya but fails. Kavya conveys her suspicions to Sid and tells him to focus completely on the case. | Kavya comes across evidence of the Indian Army's human rights violations. She, on further analysis, concludes that both Brigadier Pratap and Maj. Rathore; who were known to be very close; also have numerous complaints of [[Human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir|human rights abuses]] against them. Kavya sends the necessary proofs to Siddhant but is arrested for trespassing on army area and trying to access sensitive information without due authorization. Sid tries to bail out Kavya but fails. Kavya conveys her suspicions to Sid and tells him to focus completely on the case. | ||
One night Javed's mother pays Siddhant a visit. She pleads Sid to fairly judge her son; whereupon Siddhant promises a fair trial for Javed. Meanwhile, Neerja | One night Javed's mother pays Siddhant a visit. She pleads Sid to fairly judge her son; whereupon Siddhant promises a fair trial for Javed. Meanwhile, Neerja post several documents to Siddhant, after getting his address in his own sent gift to Neerja's son, that were important for the case. Sid on further probing finds a strong connection of the murder case with Brigadier Pratap. He then meets Pratap at his official residence. Pratap reveals that he was friends with Brigadier Shashank Chaudhary, Siddhant's father, for a long time. He further tells Siddhant not to spoil Brigadier Chaudhary's legacy. It's there when Sid becomes aware of his father's valor. | ||
However, Siddhant's troubles increase when an important witness, Capt. R.P. Singh mysteriously vanishes without a trace. Sid concludes that R.P. Singh is a prime witness as he was the one to arrest Javed, thus it was important that R.P. Singh be found. A few days later, Sid gets carjacked by a masked individual, who later reveals himself to be R.P. Singh. He informs Sid that it was actually Maj. Rathore who was the guilty one while Javed was actually innocent. On further coaxing, R.P. Singh reveals the actual sequence of events of that night of the operation. | However, Siddhant's troubles increase when an important witness, Capt. R.P. Singh mysteriously vanishes without a trace. Sid concludes that R.P. Singh is a prime witness as he was the one to arrest Javed, thus it was important that R.P. Singh be found. A few days later, Sid gets carjacked by a masked individual, who later reveals himself to be R.P. Singh. He informs Sid that it was actually Maj. Rathore who was the guilty one while Javed was actually innocent. On further coaxing, R.P. Singh reveals the actual sequence of events of that night of the operation. | ||
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According to R.P. Singh, during the operation, Maj. Rathore brutalized several villagers and charged them of supporting Pakistan and being terrorist sympathizers. He further tortured a young boy in falsely accepting the charge of hoarding weapons. The sadistic Rathore, still not satisfied, shot the boy in cold blood, terrifying the villagers and horrifying the soldiers. Javed, on witnessing the killing, tries to appease an enraged Rathore, who instead accuses Javed of treason and tries to brutalize a young girl. A fed-up Javed promptly shoots down Rathore; thus saving the girl and the villagers. Here, R.P. Singh points out that despite a golden chance of escaping undetected and fully evading capture, Javed instead chose to surrender and accept his punishment. | According to R.P. Singh, during the operation, Maj. Rathore brutalized several villagers and charged them of supporting Pakistan and being terrorist sympathizers. He further tortured a young boy in falsely accepting the charge of hoarding weapons. The sadistic Rathore, still not satisfied, shot the boy in cold blood, terrifying the villagers and horrifying the soldiers. Javed, on witnessing the killing, tries to appease an enraged Rathore, who instead accuses Javed of treason and tries to brutalize a young girl. A fed-up Javed promptly shoots down Rathore; thus saving the girl and the villagers. Here, R.P. Singh points out that despite a golden chance of escaping undetected and fully evading capture, Javed instead chose to surrender and accept his punishment. | ||
Sid, satisfied with R.P. Singh's explanation, asks him to give his confession in the court, but to his great dismay, R.P. Singh refuses and instead runs into hiding, where he then kills himself. Thus with no credible witnesses, | Sid, satisfied with R.P. Singh's explanation, asks him to give his confession in the court, but to his great dismay, R.P. Singh refuses and instead runs into hiding, where he then kills himself. Thus with no credible witnesses available, Sid decides to take Brigadier Pratap to court. His decision shocks Akash and Kavya, both of whom caution Sid about the consequences of his actions. | ||
Sid stands by his decision and on the day of the trial, Pratap makes an entry and heads towards the witness box. The trial begins poorly with Sid fumbling and Pratap getting the upper hand. A frustrated Siddhant decides to beat Pratap at his own game. | Sid stands by his decision and on the day of the trial, Pratap makes an entry and heads towards the witness box. The trial begins poorly with Sid fumbling and Pratap getting the upper hand. A frustrated Siddhant decides to beat Pratap at his own game. | ||
In the guise of a memory quiz, Sid reveals to everybody attending the trial that Brigadier Pratap's eight-year-old daughter and his wife were raped and murdered and his elderly mother burnt alive by their Muslim servant during a communal riot and coaxes Pratap into revealing his involvement in the Rathore murder case. Siddhant calls Pratap a coward and provokes him into launching into a fiery tirade that inadvertently exposes his anger towards | In the guise of a memory quiz, Sid reveals to everybody attending the trial that Brigadier Pratap's eight-year-old daughter and his wife were raped and murdered and his elderly mother burnt alive by their Muslim servant during a communal riot and coaxes Pratap into revealing his involvement in the Rathore murder case. Siddhant calls Pratap a coward and provokes him into launching into a fiery tirade that inadvertently exposes his anger towards Muslims and hatred for democracy. | ||
Pratap justifies his actions in the name of nationalism and patriotism, but Sid calls out his bluff thus exposing Pratap's lie. In the end the Army Court declares Javed innocent, clearing him of all charges and restoring his rank and honours. They simultaneously order an inquiry against Brigadier Pratap. | Pratap justifies his actions in the name of nationalism and patriotism, but Sid calls out his bluff thus exposing Pratap's lie. In the end the Army Court declares Javed innocent, clearing him of all charges and restoring his rank and honours. They simultaneously order an inquiry against Brigadier Pratap. | ||
In the final conclusion, a grateful Javed finally acknowledges Siddhant as an officer. Akash and Sid finally make peace and Siddhant later goes to meet Kavya. | In the final conclusion, a grateful Javed finally acknowledges Siddhant as an officer. Akash and Sid finally make peace and Siddhant later goes to meet Kavya. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Kay Kay Menon]] as Brigadier Rudra Pratap Singh | * [[Kay Kay Menon]] as Brigadier Rudra Pratap Singh | ||
* [[Minissha Lamba]] as Journalist Kavya Shastri | |||
* [[Rahul Bose]] as Major Siddhant "Sid" Chaudhary | * [[Rahul Bose]] as Major Siddhant "Sid" Chaudhary | ||
* [[Deepak Dobriyal]] as Captain Javed Khan | * [[Deepak Dobriyal]] as Captain Javed Khan | ||
* [[Seema Biswas]] as Mrs Khan | * [[Seema Biswas]] as Mrs Khan | ||
* [[Pavan Malhotra]] as Army officer | * [[Pavan Malhotra]] as Army officer | ||
* [[Aditya Lakhia]] as Capt R. P Singh | * [[Aditya Lakhia]] as Capt R. P Singh | ||
* [[Ravi Gossain]] as Capt. Passbola | * [[Ravi Gossain]] as Capt. Passbola | ||
* [[Jeneva Talwar | * [[Javed Jaffrey]] as Major Akash Kapoor | ||
* Jeneva Talwar as Nandini Kapoor, Akash's fiancé turned wife | |||
* [[Denzil Smith]] as Brigadier P. P. V. Nair | * [[Denzil Smith]] as Brigadier P. P. V. Nair | ||
* [[Subrat Dutta]] as Col Malhotra | * [[Subrat Dutta]] as Col Malhotra | ||
* [[Pankaj Tripathi]] as Major Virendra Rathore | * [[Pankaj Tripathi]] as Major Virendra Singh Rathore | ||
* [[Bikramjeet Kanwarpal]] as Colonel Inyat Khan | * [[Bikramjeet Kanwarpal]] as Colonel Inyat Khan | ||
* [[Amrita Rao]] as Nirja Rathore (Major Rathore's widow) | |||
*[[Amar Talwar]] as Brig Saxena | *[[Amar Talwar]] as Brig Saxena | ||
*[[Shah Rukh Khan]] as voiceover during end-credits | *[[Shah Rukh Khan]] as voiceover during end-credits | ||
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* "Ghabra Ke Dar Dar Ke" | * "Ghabra Ke Dar Dar Ke" | ||
* "Jaane Kyun Jaane Maan" | * "Jaane Kyun Jaane Maan" | ||
* "Dosti Kya Hai" | * "Dosti Kya Hai" - [[Udit Narayan]], [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]] | ||
* "Ghabra Ke Dar Dar Ke" | * "Ghabra Ke Dar Dar Ke" | ||
* "Shaurya" | * "Shaurya" - [[Kunal Ganjawala]] | ||
* "Rome Total War" [Some of the music was copied from the Rome: Total War Game] | * "Rome Total War" [Some of the music was copied from the Rome: Total War Game] | ||
== Reception == | |||
The film was criticized for its simplistic handling of propaganda against Indian army,security issues. However, most critics praised the performances of the lead actors, in particular Rahul Bose and Kay Kay Menon, and acknowledged the film's noble intentions.<ref name="Rediff Review">{{cite news |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=4 April 2008 |title=Review:Shaurya |work=rediff.com |publisher=[[Rediff]] |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/04shaurya.htm |accessdate=2008-05-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | first=Mohamed| last=Khalid| url= http://202.54.157.193/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=4f98440c-28ed-41be-850f-b620b006886d&&Headline=Review%3a+EMShaurya%2fEM| title=Quite a feud court| work=hindustantimes.com|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]| date=4 April 2008| accessdate=2008-05-11}}</ref> The film did only average business at the box-office.<ref>{{cite news | first=Joginder| last=Tuteja| url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/38322.html| title=Box Office Analysis| work=indiaglitz.com|publisher=India Glitz| date=2 May 2008| accessdate=2008-05-11}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:Indian war films]] | [[Category:Indian war films]] | ||
[[Category:2000s Hindi-language films]] | [[Category:2000s Hindi-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian crime drama films]] | [[Category:Indian crime drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Legal thriller films]] | [[Category:Legal thriller films]] | ||