Wazir Movie Review

Here’s welcoming the very first release of 2016, Wazir. An emotional thriller which revolves around the game of chess. Each move is planned and played.

The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar & Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead roles. While, Neil Nitin Mukesh plays the title role of Wazir and John Abraham is seen in a special cameo

Plot Summary

Danish Ali ( Farhan Akhtar) works for the Anti-Squad Terrorist team.  He visits the Welfare Minister’s house for some official work, where he is accompanied by his daughter. Unexpectedly, terrorists strike and happen to kill his daughter. Aditi Rao Hydari , his wife, blames her husband for the loss of their child. Danish is expelled from service, for he catches the terrorist alive, opposing the operation mission. Meanwhile, the couple get distant with time. Danish has a chance encounter with Panditji (Amitabh Bachchan) at a graveyard. They gradually become friends and bond over the game of chess. Panditji confides in Danish about his deadly accident and death of his wife. He is bound to a wheelchair as he has lost both his legs. They discuss personal matters, Panditji suggests that Danish inquire about his daughter’s death, which is made to appear as if it happened due to her falling off a staircase but Panditji feels there could be more to it. He is suspicious of the Wealth Minister. Although the case has been closed by the police, Danish uses his resources to investigate the matter.  As the investigation is mid-way, Panditji is attacked by Wazir ( Neil Nitin Mukhesh) for his possible connection to the Minister. Danish comes to his friend's rescue. What happens to their friendship and whether he is able to avenge his daughter’s death forms the crux of the story.

Why should you book tickets to Wazir 

Mature and real performances by Amitabh Bachchan & Farhan Akhtar

Chess used as a character

Bejoy Nambiar’s thrilling direction                   

Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s remarkable productions

 Why you can avoid watching

Suspense is let out soon

If chess doesn’t interest you.

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