Director: Sumit Purohit
Synopsis:
SAARE JAHAN SE ACCHA is a story about a man involved in a dangerous mission.
The story takes place in 1972. Vishnu Shankar (Pratik Gandhi), who works for R&AW, is carrying the guilt of being unable to save Vikram Sarabhai from a plane crash. He had received information that the scientist was in danger, but couldn't get permission in time. He works under R N Kao (Rajat Kapoor), who tells him that he wants to go to Pakistan after getting information about President Bhutto (Hemant Kher) secretly building a nuclear bomb. At this time, he also gets married to Mohini (Tillotama Shome). Vishnu's trip to Pakistan is confirmed, and he and Mohini move to the neighboring country. On paper, he is working at the Indian Embassy; in reality, his job is to find out about Pakistan's nuclear program and stop it. He has a network of trusted sources and undercover agents, like Brigadier Naushad Ahmed (Anup Soni) from the Pakistan army, stockbroker Rafiq Ahmed (Suhail Nayyar) who is also known as Sukhbir, etc. However, the environment is very hostile due to the Pakistan administration. Moreover, Murtaza Malik (Sunny Hinduja), a sharp Pakistani officer, is keeping an eye on Vishnu. What happens next forms the rest of the series.
Saare Jahan Se Accha Story Review:
The story by Gaurav Shukla and Bhavesh Mandalia is interesting, but it also feels a bit like what we've seen in similar movies before.
The script, also written by Shivam Shankar, is affected by the same issue. However, the writers have added some tense moments. The dialogues, written by Gaurav Shukla, Bhavesh Mandalia, Kushal Kushwah, Ishraq Shah, and Gaurav Sharma, are sharp.
Sumit Purohit's direction is decent.
He has clearly developed the main characters. The setting is quite scary, making it clear that Vishnu is in a dangerous place. Murtaza's character adds to the fear because he is shown to be ruthless towards traitors. There are a few memorable scenes, such as Vishnu meeting Murtaza for the first time, Naushad explaining why he chose to spy for India, Rafiq's breakdown, Rafiq being forced to kill someone to hide his secret, and so on. Fatima Khan's (Kritika Kamra) storyline also enhances the drama.
On the other side, even though the show deals with a new chapter of India and Pakistan, it still feels similar to movies like D-DAY [2013], RAAZI [2018], ROMEO AKBAR WALTER [2019], and MISSION MAJNU [2023].
Like those movies, it is about Indian spies in Pakistan in the 1970s. Also, the execution is sometimes haphazard. Some developments are convenient. The Gadani port is completely guarded by Pakistan's forces, yet Vishnu and his team manage to sneak in without any clear explanation. The action-packed climax does not work as intended and is too quick. Some major characters disappear without much explanation, and it's unclear what happened to them, especially after the ending.
Saare Jahan Se Accha Performances:
Pratik Gandhi is in top form, delivering a sharp and intelligent performance, along with solid dialogue and voiceover work.
Sunny Hinduja is excellent as the antagonist, with his presence making the tension more intense. Suhail Nayyar nails his role as a well-written character, making the show better with his performance. Rajat Kapoor continues to be impactful. Tillotama Shome shines, but the marital storyline isn't convincing. Kritika Kamra enters later but makes a good impression with her performance. Anup Soni, Hemant Kher, and Ninad Kamat (Adhikari) are dependable. Munir Khan (Atul Kumar), Rajesh Khera (Bilal), and Kapil Radha (Rizwan) leave a marked impression. Diksha Juneja (Naseem) has a good screen presence and delivers well. Kunal Thakur (Vikram; spy in France) is average, and his role is underdeveloped. Others who do a decent job include Nakul Roshan Sahdev (Ghulam; who works with Murtaza), Avantika Akerkar (Indira Gandhi), Stephanie Schlesser (Marya; Mossad agent), and Shaurya Shah (Altamash; Naushad's son).
Saare Jahan Se Accha Music and Other Technical Aspects:
SAARE JAHAN SE ACCHA is a show without songs.
Ketan Sodha's background score matches the mood of the series. Dmytro Nedria, Debojeet Ray, and Jay Patel's cinematography is okay. Sukanta Panigrahy's production design and Veera Kapur Ee's costumes are realistic, reminiscent of the past era. Sunil Rodrigues, Paramjeet Singh, and Javed Karim's action scenes are not too violent. Aarif Sheikh's editing is smooth but too fast in some parts.
Saare Jahan Se Accha Review Conclusion:
Overall, SAARE JAHAN SE ACCHA mainly relies on strong performances and exciting scenes.
However, the overall impact is slightly reduced due to a rushed climax and a sense of familiarity with films like D-DAY, RAAZI, etc.
Rating: 3 stars
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