Alag
A 2006 Indian sci-fi film about a hairless telepathic prodigy.
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Ashu Trikha directed the 2006 Hindi sci-fi film Alag, which featured Akshay Kapoor and Dia Mirza in lead roles.[1] The main character possesses telepathic abilities, can control lightning and magnetism, and is completely hairless across his body.[1] Production costs for the film totaled ₹8 crore, yet its box office earnings were only ₹56 lakh.[1]
Making and release
The film tells the story of an unusual youth and is a desi version of the 1995 Hollywood film Powder.[2] The plot begins with the death of Rastogi, played by Yateen Karyekar, on a rainy night.[2] The protagonist does not possess powers from Indian mythology or comic book superheroes.[2] The male protagonist is blessed with powers, but the film is not about Superman, Spiderman, or Batman.[2]
The film limits itself to a tiny section of the movie-going audience.[2] The romantic track 'Saanjh Ki Pighalti' between Akshay and Dia is described as soothing.[2] The song 'Sabse Alag' was filmed on a host of topnotch actors during the end credits.[2] Multiple reviewers drew comparisons between Alag and the 1995 American movie Powder.[3]
What the cited sources add
Raja Sen of Rediff gave the film 3 out of 5, calling it a stimulating watch and a groundbreaking project in theme.[4][5] Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM gave the film 1.5 out of 5, praising Akshay Kapoor's confident handling of the complex role.[2][6] Adarsh wrote that the protagonist always does the right thing and never lashes out no matter how unjustly treated.[6] The movie avoids taking risks throughout, and the hero only employs his supernatural abilities near the conclusion when confronting a dishonest scientist.[2]
References
- Wikipedia, "Alag" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Far removed from the rest", www.telegraphindia.com; "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle", www.tribuneindia.com (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Hungama, "Alag Review 1.5/5 | Alag Movie Review | Alag 2006 Public Review | Film Review", Bollywood Hungama, 16 June 2006. facts only, no text reused. bollywoodhungama.com
- Wikipedia, "Alag" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Alag lives up to its name", www.rediff.com; Hungama, "Alag Review 1.5/5 | Alag Movie Review | Alag 2006 Public Review | Film Review", Bollywood Hungama, 16 June 2006; "Masand's Verdict: Alag", News18 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- "Alag lives up to its name", www.rediff.com. facts only, no text reused. rediff.com
- Wikipedia, "Alag" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Alag lives up to its name", www.rediff.com (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Alag" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Hungama, "Alag Review 1.5/5 | Alag Movie Review | Alag 2006 Public Review | Film Review", Bollywood Hungama, 16 June 2006 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
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- Wikipedia: Alag (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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