'Dance,
a
passion
unbounded
by
class,
religion,
or
financial
status,
lies
at
the
heart
of
'Yeh
Ballet,'
a
Netflix
original
film
directed
by
Sooni
Taraporewala
and
produced
by
Siddharth
Roy
Kapur
under
the
Roy
Kapur
Films
banner.
The
narrative
follows
an
eccentric
ballet
master
who
discovers
two
gifted
yet
underprivileged
Mumbai
teens,
confronting
bigotry
and
disapproval
as
they
chase
their
dancing
dreams.
As
the
film
marks
its
4th
anniversary
today,
here
are
5
compelling
reasons
to
experience
'Yeh
Ballet'
if
you
haven't
already:
1.
A
Tale
of
Struggle:
Nishu
and
Asif,
with
their
contrasting
backgrounds
and
personalities,
unite
in
their
shared
battle
against
familial
and
societal
expectations.
Nishu,
diligent
and
educated,
clashes
with
his
taxi
driver
father's
aspirations,
while
Asif,
lacking
education
and
guidance,
confronts
his
uncle's
religious
convictions.
Both
harbor
dreams
of
transcending
their
circumstances
through
dance,
showcasing
the
universal
trials
of
pursuing
passion
amidst
adversity.
2.
Perpetual
Divides:
'Yeh
Ballet'
subtly
captures
religious
tensions,
notably
in
Asif's
uncle's
disapproval
of
his
involvement
in
celebrations
of
other
religious
festivals,
and
in
the
portrayal
of
riot-like
tensions.
Nishu's
humiliation
at
his
friend's
home
underscores
class
disparities.
Despite
their
achievements,
the
film
highlights
how
poverty
continues
to
impede
their
lives,
portraying
the
stark
reality
of
adversity
and
the
formidable
challenges
of
effecting
change.
3.
Resilience
and
Dedication:
Nishu
defies
his
father's
wishes,
pursuing
dance
even
after
being
cast
out
of
his
home.
He
earns
shelter
through
labour
and
resorts
to
collecting
residual
water
from
air
conditioners
for
bathing.
The
film
poignantly
illustrates
the
taxing
journey
of
pursuing
dreams,
showcasing
Asif's
steadfast
commitment
to
ballet
despite
societal
censure.
4.
The
Power
of
Support
and
Unity:
'Yeh
Ballet'
illuminates
how
individuals
from
diverse
backgrounds
unite
in
times
of
need.
Jim
Sarbh's
character,
Saul's
boss,
inspires
the
boys
to
excel,
leading
to
a
heartfelt
dance
performance.
Despite
initial
scepticism,
parents
of
both
boys
attend
the
show,
witnessing
their
sons'
dedication.
The
boys'
performance
not
only
brings
pride
to
their
families
but
also
bridges
societal
divides,
exemplifying
the
transformative
power
of
love
and
support.
5.
Real-Life
Inspiration:
Inspired
by
the
remarkable
journeys
of
two
exceptional
dancers,
'Yeh
Ballet'
echoes
the
spirit
of
resilience
and
passion.
Delving
into
Mumbai's
vibrant
dance
culture,
the
film
offers
a
captivating
narrative
for
dancers
and
intrigues
those
interested
in
contemporary
socio-political
landscapes.
'Yeh
Ballet'
beautifully
illustrates
the
unifying
force
of
art,
particularly
through
music
and
dance,
amidst
societal
divisions.
Set
in
Mumbai,
the
film
offers
a
compelling
portrayal
of
the
pursuit
of
dreams
amidst
social,
religious,
and
class
barriers."