Released Date : 12 Aug, 2023
Avg. User's Rating : 4.5/5
Defenders: Brave of India Chapter 1 Story: Based on true events, the three-part movie follows Ashok Chakra awardee Lt. Triveni Singh, an officer in the Indian Army, who gives his life while protecting 300 civilians during a terrorist attack on the Jammu Tawi station.
Guardians: India's Brave Chapter 1 Review: Titled 'Kahaani Jammu Station Ki', the first volume of the film series opens with the terrorist attack on Jammu Tawi station and goes into a flashback, how it was all planned and introduces the heroic lieutenant Triveni Singh ( Varun Mitra) Backstory. The story begins in Pathankot, Punjab, and early on, the audience gets a glimpse of Lt. Triveni's bravery as he takes on a group of bullies who have been mobbed by him in his car. However, the track remains realistic and avoids the temptation to depict a full-on fight. After this, the narrative moves into the planning of the terrorist attack, depicting Lt. Triveni as a soldier and his family life, which includes his impending engagement to Mala (Kanika Mann).
Akshay Chaube's direction and a taut screenplay by Animitra Chakraborty ensure that the audience is hooked throughout the 75 minutes of the movie. After quickly building the story, when the real action starts, things get more exciting and interesting with chase sequences and face-offs between soldiers and terrorists. The writer-director duo excels especially in the scenes where the terrorists plant explosives in the station. The film's central sequence, the battle at Jammu Station, is particularly well-crafted. The action and Lt Triveni's bravado keep one on the edge of the seat. The ending, when the brave soldier lays down his life, is heartbreaking and inspiring. The movie also delicately depicts the toll on the armed forces, including the police, on personal lives and relationships. While Nirmal Pandya's background score elevates the play, Raj Ashur's song Vande Mataram and Parth Jeth's Jamane Me Hum are tame.
Varun Mitra has the traits of a fearless and hardworking soldier perfect to the 'T'. His demeanor and action sequences are worth mentioning, and he shines in hand-to-hand combat when he finally takes on the terrorists. Murnal Kulkarni and Mohit Chauhan, as his parents, perform well. Kanika Mann is decent even in her limited screen time. As Fidayeen, Omar Sharif comes across as a slightly over-the-top but terrifying terrorist.
Rakshaka ends on an emotional note with brief interviews of Lt Triveni Singh's mother Pushpalta Singh and father Captain Janmej Singh. The movie is worth a watch for the intense drama and how the martyred soldiers keep the civilians safe. It is a perfect tribute to Lt. Triveni Singh's dedication and bravery and will fill your heart with admiration.
