The
serial
bombing
of
suburban
trains
in
Mumbai
in
2006
is
a
nightmarish
incident
the
nation
would
never
forget.
And
Mumbaikars
still
get
gooseflesh
recalling
the
ghastly
incident.
Mumbai
Meri
Jaan
recreates
the
incident
on
celluloid,
but
is
not
about
terrorism
per
se.
It
talks
about
the
aftermath
of
this
tragedy
and
how
the
lives
of
five
people,
not
remotely
connected
or
associated
with
one
another,
gets
affected
in
the
process.
Mumbai
Meri
Jaan
is
more
of
an
emotional
journey.
Five
varied
stories
unveil
in
those
2
hours
[a
concept
that's
fast
catching
up
with
Bollywood]
and
each
makes
a
statement.
Nishikant
Kamat's
first
Hindi
venture
is
one
of
those
films
that
don't
deviate
from
the
core
issue.
It
may
not
be
foolproof
in
terms
of
writing,
but
the
execution
is
so
compelling
that
one
overlooks
those
minor
blemishes
in
the
narrative.
Mumbai
Meri
Jaan
is
more
of
a
tribute
to
the
never-dying
spirit
of
this
dynamic
city
called
Mumbai.
A
film
that
every
citizen
should
watch!
On
July
11,
2006,
the
local
train
service,
known
as
Mumbai's
lifeline,
was
struck
by
a
series
of
bomb
blasts.
Mumbai
Meri
Jaan
explores
the
impact
of
this
devastating
incident
on
the
lives
of
people
of
Mumbai.
From
a
brilliant
broadcast
journalist
to
a
patriotic
corporate
man;
from
a
retiring
policeman
at
the
twilight
of
his
life
to
a
rookie
cop
at
the
dawn
of
his
career;
from
an
angry
and
xenophobic
unemployed
young
man
to
a
coffee-vendor
struggling
to
survive
and
belong:
Mumbai
Meri
Jaan
follows
the
lives
of
people
from
all
strata
of
Mumbai's
bustling
society
as
they
tackle
the
aftermath
of
a
fatal
incident
that
brings
out
the
best
and
sometimes
the
worst
in
them.
Mumbai
Meri
Jaan
looks
at
the
common
tragedy,
but
diversifies
into
five
different
stories
at
the
very
start
itself.
Each
of
those
stories
and
the
characters
depicted
in
those
stories
are
relatable.
If
you
haven't
witnessed
these
people,
there's
a
possibility
that
you
may've
heard
or
read
about
them.
Amongst
the
five
stories,
the
ones
that
leave
a
stronger
impression
are
Paresh
Rawal-Vijay
Maurya,
Irrfan
Khan
and
Kay
Kay
Menon.
Soha's
story
may
not
appeal
as
much
since
it
tends
to
go
overboard,
while
Madhavan's
story
has
its
moments,
but
is
not
as
impactful.
Nishikant
Kamat
has
executed
the
sensitive
subject
with
gloves,
handling
each
of
those
five
stories
with
care.
A
number
of
emotional
moments
in
the
narrative
move
you
and
at
times,
depress
no
end.
Credit
must
also
be
reserved
for
its
writer
as
also
the
art
director,
who
has
recreated
the
ghastly
incident
so
realistically.
Every
performance
in
the
film
is
applaud-worthy.
Paresh
steals
the
show.
This
performance
should
easily
make
it
into
the
Top
5
performances
of
the
year.
Irrfan
is
marvellous.
Watch
him
hate
the
fragrance
of
the
perfume
soon
after
he
has
been
insulted
at
the
mall.
It's
superb!
Kay
Kay
is
fantastic.
The
actor
makes
his
part
appear
so
real.
Soha
is
a
surprise.
Watch
her
emotional
breakdown
at
the
morgue
and
you
know
that
she
has
gradually
evolved
into
a
terrific
actor.
Madhavan
is
equally
competent,
conveying
so
much
even
when
silent.
Vijay
Maurya
is
superb.
His
scenes
with
Paresh
are
incredible.
On
the
whole,
Mumbai
Meri
Jaan
is
a
well-intentioned
film
that
should
win
praise
for
its
execution
and
performances.
It's
more
for
the
discerning
viewer,
those
who
swear
by
serious
cinema.