The epitome of sheer minimalism, there are myriad elements that make Sir one of the masterpieces of Indian Cinema. Directed by Rohena Gera, the movie surprisingly does captivate the imagination of the viewers despite being devoid of the A-lister star power. Risk-taking is the new sweetheart of the Indian cinema and gratefully the taste of Indian audiences in the context of Content has been witnessing a dramatic transformation that continues to evolve with time. The dialogue conversation is minimal yet thought-provoking. Vivek Gomber and Tilottama Shome, both have delivered spell-binding performances.
With Class boundary at the fulcrum of the plot, Sir tells the tale of an aristocrat man Ashwin (Vivek Gomber) who unintentionally and unknowingly falls in love with his maid Ratna (Tillotama Shome). Contrary to the expectations, the movie ends on a symbolic quixotic happy-ending note that only takes forward the ecstasy of watching the soul-stirring to the next level.
The sanguine vibes of Ratna despite being a widow and not so literate is so infectious that it can put all the elite motivating novels to shame. Don’t you dare underestimate her courage and clarity despite her non-privileged education background as when her mentor does not live up to her fashion designing career aspirations, she does bid him adieu after a month rather than continuing to work like a moron. Be it giving a curt reply to the driver of Ashwin’s ex-fiancée or be it comforting her friend Laxmi helping her overcome the dilemma, Ratna’s maturity continues to leave you speechless at a few scenes.
The way the story begins to evolve from the formal one-liner talks to informal yet inspiring conversations where they both take turns to emerge from their respective cocoons, keeps you glued to the screen. Coming across stories where unexpected romance blossoms between the two people hailing from starkly contrasting backgrounds no longer engage the sense. However, as far as “Sir” is concerned, it manages to stands apart owing to its inimitable perspective and overwhelming storytelling style. No wonder that it has already been the recipient of Two Awards and Five Awards respectively in the Cannes Film Festival and Filmfare Awards in diversified categories.
Sir is perhaps amongst those rare movies, where silence acts as a candid master stroke rather than disappointing you. This miniature-size drama is a shinning tale of conquering love that manages to rise above all kinds of disparity and dilemma emphasizing companionship and compassion. Sir is all about pursuing self-respect and dignity while celebrating small moments. Watch this movie once for witnessing the gleaming eyes of Ratna and the gentle aura of Ashwin that will transport you to an unrivalled surreal world where love empowered with humanity prevails over everything.
