On the Ground realities of Indian poverty

I watched movie Barah Aana a few days back. The movie brings the ground realities of the Indian poverty to the front. The truth and irony of the story is stark. It hits you in the heart especially the character of watchman(Yadav) played by Vijay Raaz. Though, all the three characters are humorous still what pinches you is how they turn from simple living common poor man to a group demanding ransom. The scene here is the most touching one. I could not resist uploading a portion of the scene. See how Vijay Raaz, the watchman, is asking for a small token of help when his child in village is sick and does not get any help from anyone. The later part of the movie also shows how he becomes a non-compliant watchman first and then leaves his regular job to become a kidnapper.

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The thing is all of us know it happens in reality in Mumbai and other parts of India. But we tend to ignore its existence. How sad!