Ae Watan Mere Watan

Biopics or real-life story are always a treat to watch as it narrates the story which are largely unknown to masses. It adds the entertainment value to the story and tells you important events of the individual on whom the movie is made upon which is why it always finds an audience.

This movie is about freedom fighter Usha Mehta, who fought to tooth and nail by starting an underground radio station to keep the Quit India Movement going. When major freedom fighters were getting arrested by British, she kept the fire of freedom awake through the radio station with help of her two friends.

Sara Ali Khan plays the titular character and has been harshly bashed online for her portrayal. She did her best for the role given to her, but it doesn't take away the fact that the movie would have been on other level, if it was done by another strong performer. Sparsh Srivastava is a find of this generation, and he shines as Sara's ally with perfection. Abhay Verma as an innocent lover gives a heartwarming performance and in extended cameo Emraan Hashmi is decent enough.

Few developments look bit too dramatic, and dialogues could have been much better for a story of the period it is being depicted. The songs add value to the movie and BGM is in synch with the whole aura of the movie.

A movie about freedom struggle should instigate patriotism and that is where it faulters. It evokes no sense of pride or any emotional turbulence. There are no high points in the story and the story just goes on one tone making you not root for any character too. The screenplay could have been better.

It is an average affair and could be watched to know the story of our freedom fighters who has given us the Freedom, we are enjoying today. #pranureviews #AeWatanMereWatan #AeWatanMereWatanReview.

The film starts with anticipation and promises, and halfway through it looks like the plot is building to something good in the middle somewhere it loses its touch and becomes a repeated freedom struggle movie with few good actors and other bad. After all, it is Sara Ali Khan's movie, it revolves around her character Usha, there are parts when her acting looks real but mostly every other co-actor overshadows her work. The movie gets more predictable over time, so much could have been done with this type of plot but it has been wasted with poor writing. The climax is another expected bore and after completing the movie there is nothing much of a takeaway other than knowing these freedom fighters, who deserved a better movie than this.

Was eagerly awaiting Ae Watan Mere Watan, but am terribly disappointed. The lead actor's dialogue delivery is unbearable. Sara Ali Khan needs to go back to acting school. And maybe stay there as a receptionist or marketing executive. After Gaslight & Murder Mubarak, this is a hatrick of poor performances by the actress.

Emraan Hashmi did well.

The director had a good plot but messed it up midway.

Ae Watan Mere Watan is totally avoidable. Viewers may spend there time watching Maamla Legal Hai or Maharani season 3.

A better casting may have saved AWMW. The director needed someone who can act in the lead.

This movie is likely to be enjoyed by cinegoers who have in interest in the politics at that time. I have little knowledge of the subject to so it was hard to resonate with the story. The movie is shot in sepia and was kinda boring tbh, it took me a few times to finish watching it. Sara's gives probably her best performance to date, however there is still something lacking on screen. She doesnt emit the passion for the character/movie. Her acting is relagated to her face and it seems she puts a lot of effort to portray her emotions through. I think if she tries to act with her body then her performance will be much better.

"Ae Watan Mere Watan" fails to hit the target, weighed down by Sara Ali Khan's stiff and unconvincing acting, lackluster dialogue, and missed chances to honor unsung heroes. Sara's portrayal lacks depth, leaving scenes flat and uninspired. The dialogue feels forced, failing to evoke emotion. The film fails the opportunity to shine a light on the bravery of forgotten heroes, opting instead for superficial storytelling.

The supporting cast of Emraan Hashmi, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx, and others fails to inject life into the narrative, leaving it flat.

Overall, it's a disappointing watch that falls short of its potential. "Nevertheless, the world needs to hear such stories"