Ankhon Dekhi

Aankhon Dekhi: Movie Review

Early on in Rajat Kapoor's Aankhon Dekhi, Raje (a terrific Sanjay Mishra, finally in a role that does justice to his abilities) resolves that he'll henceforth believe in only those things he sees with his own eyes. The movie ponders over the nature of obsession, and the idea assumes both philosophical and outlandish measures for the protagonist and those around him, and Rajat Kapoor's tone recognizes the inherent absurdity of the circumstances. The movie is driven by its situations, like the one when the protagonist gets into argument with his nephew's math teacher about whether parallel lines meet at infinity or the visit to the sanctuary to confirm that a tiger indeed roars. What sets the film apart is how it is soaked in humour - skillfully walking a fine line between reflective and absurd. It's a gem of a film, one that is packed with profound ideas and yet, one that exudes life and is characterized by that lightness of touch.