Swati Kiranam (1992) :
Brief Review -
Hollywood may have many classic musicals but they could never match the realism and philosophical touch of Regional Indian Musical Dramas, HERE'S ANOTHER PROOF. Hollywood begun successfully with Musical in late 20s and early 30s, just when talkies were established. Many 30s, 40s and 50s musicals have recieved universal acclaim and in 60s, Oscars just went mad over them. Let me tell you i have seen almost all those classic musicals of Hollywood, i mean almost every popular classic you name right from 'The Broadway Melody' in 1929 to 2020's Masterpiece 'Hamilton', and i am writing this review considering all those films. Those popular Hollywood Musicals were mainly made for entertainment hence, almost 99% films had simple theories and light-toned themes. Regional Indian Films have scored better merits when it comes to quality content in Musicals. One unforgettable product for me is Marathi Play 'Katyaar Kaljay Ghusali' (which was also remade in feature film in 2015), and now i have found the Telugu Competitor of it - 'Swati Kiranam'. Yes, I'm yet to watch few other Musicals of Indian cinema from 80s but for the time being Swati Kiranam is apt for me to say this. The story of a classical singer, who finds it difficult to cope with the rising popularity of a child-prodigy. What Hollywood's 'Star Is Born' failed to do, turning that arrogance and jealousy factor as a life-lesson, Swati Kiranam does it. Katyaar too did the same but different style. Even Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 'Abhimaan' failed to leave an impact on the sames so obviously it become more important thing to notice. Swati Kiranam has everything, from Melodious Music to Meaningful lyrics to powerful writing to amazing performances to lavish set designing to superb direction. One of those rare Musical which gets all the things right and for right reasons. In short, a Cult reformation of Classical Music Art in Philosophical Feature Film.
RATING - 8.5/10*
By - #samthebestest.
