Guru (2007)

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Original Title: गुरु

Gurukant Desai hails from Idhar, a small village in Gujarat, but dreams of setting up his own business in Mumbai. After he returns from Turkey, he marries Sujatha for getting the dowry and arrives in Mumbai to start his business. This film chronicles the obstacles he meets, his subsequent rise and the huge backlash he receives when it is revealed that he used unethical means to rise in the business circuit.

Film Overview
"Guru" is an Indian biographical drama film released in 2007, directed by Mani Ratnam and produced by Mani Ratnam and G. Srinivasan. The film features an ensemble cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, R. Madhavan, Vidya Balan, Arya Babbar, and Mithun Chakraborty. The movie's narrative is loosely based upon the life of the late Indian businessman - Dhirubhai Ambani, the creator of Indian corporation - Reliance Industries.

Story and Plot
"Guru" tells the story of Gurukant "Guru" Desai, a character depicted by Abhishek Bachchan, who imagines succeeding in company. Born in Idhar, a little village in Gujarat, Guru relocates to Turkey to operate in the business of his uncle. Dissatisfied with the job in Turkey, he returns to his town, where he marries Sujata, played by Aishwarya Rai, mainly due to the fact that of her dowry that will give him the capital for his venture.

Guru transfers to Bombay (now Mumbai) with his spouse and begins trading in cloth, putting in hard work and using all possible ways, both fair and unreasonable, to expand his organization. Despite dealing with significant difficulties consisting of restrictions imposed by the existing service standards and a scandal exposed by a news press reporter - Shyam Saxena (played by R. Madhavan), he stands firm, ultimately changing his small company into India's greatest business.

Performances and Soundtrack
Abhishek Bachchan, portraying the titular function, presents a riveting performance, catching the subtleties of a man with excellent ambition. Aishwarya Rai as Guru's wife provides an outstanding supporting function, while R. Madhavan and Vidya Balan master their particular roles. Mithun Chakraborty, who plays Manik Dasgupta, a newspaper editor, also provides a strong efficiency.

The music of "Guru", made up by A. R. Rahman, ended up being highly effective and added an extra layer of depth to the story. Tracks like "Barso Re" and "Tere Bina" ended up being major chartbusters.

Important Reception and Impact
"Guru" won critical praise upon its release, with appreciation directed towards the efficiencies, Ratnam's direction, and the movie script. It also prospered at the box office. The film was admired for its representation of Indian entrepreneurship, featuring the rags-to-riches tale of a guy who challenged the systems and conventions. "Guru" is considered an important film for furthering Bachchan's profession.

The film bagged several awards, including Filmfare Awards for Best Actor (Bachchan), Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Costume Design. In fact, Bachchan's performance in "Guru" is typically considered among his best.

In conclusion, "Guru" is an impactful movie portraying the journey of a man who attempts to dream huge and works non-stop to make it come true, while likewise highlighting the value of ethics in company. It threads the best balance between reality and drama, making it a motivating watch.

Top Cast

  • Abhishek Bachchan (small)
    Abhishek Bachchan
    Gurukanth Desai
  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (small)
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
    Sujata Desai
  • Mithun Chakraborty (small)
    Mithun Chakraborty
    Manik Dasgupta
  • R. Madhavan (small)
    R. Madhavan
    Shyam Saxena
  • Vidya Balan (small)
    Vidya Balan
    Meenakshi "Meenu" Saxena
  • Arya Babbar (small)
    Arya Babbar
    Jignesh
  • Mallika Sherawat (small)
    Mallika Sherawat
    Champa
  • Prathap Pothan (small)
    Prathap Pothan
    K R Menon I.A.S.
  • Sachin Khedekar (small)
    Sachin Khedekar
    Sujata's Father
  • Manoj Joshi (small)
    Manoj Joshi
    Ghanshyam Bhai
  • Dhritiman Chatterjee
    Contractor Sahaab