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Kalyug: A dark tale of the high-tech world
Globalisation or for lack of better words, "westernisation" and technology has its share of advantages. But it has also robbed us of our innocence and simple ways of life. It's a dark age where one's tragedy is another's entertainment. Director Mohit Suri tackles the ills of technology in his new endeavour Kalyug.Kalyug is a film of today. The film throws light at not just the bleak mushrooming world of porn websites that attract millions of eyeballs every single day, but also harsh realities such as human trafficking and under-age prostitution. The story could be anyone's; the circumstances that compel the protagonist to search for answers seem so true to life and the culmination to the story is equally plausible. Everything seemed normal in Kunal's life. There was even a pleasant surprise in the form of Renuka. Soon, the two were in love, which culminated into marriage. But their happiness was short-lived. The most sacred and intimate moment of a couple -- their first night together -- is captured on camera without their knowledge and put up on a porn website. Kunal and Renuka are arrested. Kunal is blamed for making blue films. Unable to handle the humiliation, a distraught Renuka commits suicide. Kunal decides to prove his innocence and uncover the truth behind the blue film racket, which leads him straight to the dark underbelly of Zurich. Armed with only a picture of a famous Indian porn star Annie, Kunal gets ready to find and fight a faceless foe. The film would've fallen flat had the director entrusted the acting reins in inept hands. Thankfully, the actors in the film are highly skilled and competent. Seen earlier as a child artiste, Kunal Khemu as the protagonist of the film delivers a knockout performance from start to end. Amrita Singh makes a terrific comeback to the big screen with Kalyug. One of the finest actors in the 1990s, her performance in the film only proves that time hasn't corroded her acting skills. Her presence is bold and arresting in every scene; mainly in the heated confrontation sequence with her daughter in the second half of the movie. Deepal Shaw as Annie is a revelation. The actor, who makes her big screen debut with Kalyug, gets into the skin of her character and comes up with a performance that's sure to be noticed. Emraan Hashmi makes an appearance and fortunately for the film his character is brief. The actor (?) is best when he keeps his mouth shut or does not do anything. Due to some graphic content and language, the film is not suitable for all ages. Compiled by Cultural Correspondent
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