Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid

This movie deserves at least 7 because of the message director wants to convey. Female Foeticide is a big issue in Indian subcontinent. Social discrimination against women and a preference for sons have been rising and a awareness is needed to stop it.

The tag line says it all "Where would you be if your mother was not allowed to be born?"

Very good acting by all the actors, Parvin Abbas, Rahul Singh in his Haryanvi accent, the child artists Lehar Khan and the local Haryana boys. the first half of the movie was little stretched, however the ending covers it all. Its more like a message documentary turned into a movie concept. Happy Watching ~!

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Female foeticide is a plague to Indian society and this practice has been followed for quite sometime. Jalpari- The desert mermaid focuses on the scum and brings out a very relevant subject.

A doctor goes back to his village to open a hospital to treat poor and needy people. During the visit , his elder daughter discovers a fatal secret of the village which is going to change the future.

Directed by Nila Madhab Panda ( I am Kalam), Jalpari is based on the harsh reality prevalent in North India where female child is still considered as liability to her family. Hats off to Nila for handling the bold subject with aplomb. Writing is skillful . However , it is screenplay which acts as a bottleneck in the movement of the film. The pace becomes slow and loose editing makes it worse. Performances by Parvin Dabbas and other star cast is just about OK. Music is off the track. Cinematography and dialogs are just fine.

Jalpari- The desert mermaid had right intention to portray the message. Above average 2.5/5

I respect the director for taking up a topic of great importance to human beings: FEMALE FOETICIDE! A very adverse subject in India for which there has not been any answer since the 80s.

Talking about the film, the message is great and will appeal to every audience. But I personally feel this could've been wrapped up in 15 minutes or so or could even have been made into a documentary promoted by the union ministry. But who cares about girls and its topics, right?

I praise the whole crew for their efforts to bring up a movie on a topic - so classified that many of us do not realize how bad it is, not only in India but elsewhere. It is high time, we receive such concept-driven movies which actually pleases the viewer. And if it has got a message, bingo!

Cast is good, direction, screenplay, cinematography and the photography is just good. Soundtrack gels with the adventurous theme of this movie. I am glad I watched it, but for people looking for entertainment, this is not recommended. It is an independent film!

WATCH OUT FOR: the message and stop supporting female foeticide!

Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES

Language: No | Sex: No | Violence: Strong