

But, the second-hour needed a stronger punch.

The characters are nicely written out & so are their interactions. A crisper & sharper second-hour would've only enhanced the overall impact! The Screenplay is fierce, but undeniably romantic & emotionally charged. Also, the film overstays its welcome by a good 20-minutes, that certainly needed some trimming. While the first-hour is arresting, the second-hour takes a dip & the pace drops. Having said that, 'Bajirao Mastani' isn't without its share of blemishes. I was involved in Bajirao's quest to give his women the respect they deserve, despite the evil-heads who intended to ruin it. Watching the warrior torn between love, politics & religion, often grabs your attention. The relationship of Bajirao & Mastani is sharp, and even the relationship between Bajirao & his first wife Kashibai (Priyanka Chopra), is compelling. But, what makes 'Bajirao Mastani' further more memorable, is its human-conflict between its primary characters. The scale of the film is something to watch! The visual appeal is tremendous. 'Bajirao Mastani' is epically mounted & Bhansali has Directed the film with enviable ambition. 'Bajirao Mastani' narrates the story of the Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I of the Maratha Empire (Ranveer Singh) and his second wife Mastani (Deepika Padukone). Its A Well-Made, Well-Acted Motion-Picture, that holds your attention at most times. Been in the news for more than a decade, this period piece, fortunately, is worth the wait.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Mangum-Opus 'Bajirao Mastani' finally arrives.
