There is undeniably no shortage of creative titillation and remarkable dialogue or writing in movies directed by Shoojit Sircar. We were all smothered awake from our ignorant stupor by the thought-provoking art that was Pink or guffawed at the eccentricities of characters in Gulabo Sitabo’s complexity and boldness of Piku and the outpour of tough-love towards her father sent us all into a daze of emotional trip. The movies of Shoojit Sircar are tinted with the mundanity of normal life, the life of the common, simple people living their regular life. His works are the lens into the diversity of India and the stories that lie in the cracks and curves of its soul.
Characters of Big B: An Analysis
Apart from the awe-inspiring direction, wonderful writing, and well-paced storyline, another factor glorifies the greatness of Sircar’s movies. It’s the depth of his characters and the casting that he makes which fits right in. The casting glorifies the humanity and authenticity of the characters, profoundly reflecting their reality and relatability to the audience. One such starking cast in his movies is Amitabh Bachchan, the legend himself. From Pink, Gulabo Sitabo to Piku, the roles played by Big B have been phenomenal and versatile. Kudos to his acting that left us all in greater awe of these individuals, but aside, all the characters acted by Bacchan Sahab in Sircar’s have had acute differences but somehow leaves us to ponder upon the thread that binds them all.
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Deepak Sehgal, Pink
The character of a lawyer who has bipolar disorder was extremely intriguing and engaging. At first, he struck as a random, weird, and quirky stranger to the girls, but as it turned out, he was at the forefront of protecting them by pursuing their case. Deepak Sehgal is the face of a man free from the prejudice or stereotype of the world. By presenting the startling arguments and applauding statements in the courtroom, he revealed the bias and dogma in Indian society to date. The few unique quirks of his character were his keen observing skills and attention to his environment.
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Bhaskor Banerjee, Piku
In Piku, he played the role of a 70-year-old man, dependent on his young working daughter and claiming to have chronic constipation. Being the typical Bengali man, his love for Kolkata was insurmountable, a nature that was repeatedly reflected in his dialogues through his remarks and accents. This was further accentuated with typical shticks, such as his adoration towards The Telegraph newspaper, crooning on-the-road Bengali songs, and unfiltered thoughts and opinions on anything and everything. The story highlights his dependency on his daughter and his consistent fuss over his chronic constipation. This movie portrays a modern and forward picture of an older man who has lived on principles and positive experiences, which sometimes may appear nagging and annoying. Still, he always has a good interest in people in his heart.
All these characters played by Big B have a common thread that ties them together despite being contextually diverse. They are all men of bygone eras but with thoughts that may succeed in future generations. They are all people navigating life by leaving behind ounces of livid learnings.
