Mee Raqsam

👌👌👌👏👏👏A simple movie but delivers a powerful message conveyed by Maryam's dance teacher " the artist doesn't chooses the art but an art chooses the artist" Maryam performing Bharatnatyam on Sufi song created the surprise for the audience and proved her identity as a true artist with the help of unconditional support from her loving father. Such kind of scripts can actually change the perception of the society at large. The perception that Art is not limited in boundaries but it is an institution open to all irrespective of caste and creed.... Wonderful performances by all

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Presented by Shabana Azmi and directed by her brother, the acclaimed cinematographer Baba Azmi, Mee Raqsam - which literally translates to "I Dance'' - is an honest attempt at tackling a bold theme. A terrific film that will stay in your heart!

Mee Raqsam is an ode to Kaifi Azmi Sahab. Although an effort like this is sure to find its share of bouquets and brickbats but the message that the film conveys resonates loud and clear, without getting preachy.

Till sometime back, certain themes were kept locked inside the almirah. Delicate and sensitive issues and relationships are slowly stepping out of the closet. On celluloid. Written by Safdar Mir and Husain Mir, Mee Raqsam connects with every segment of moviegoers. Director Baba Azmi has treated the film with utmost sensitivity. There are several scenes that linger in your memory for a long time and prove the director's command over the script and medium. A welcome change from the oft-repeated themes which degrade a woman no end!

But Mee Raqsam isn't a foolproof product. It has its share of flaws. The turn of events isn't captivating at times. The characterisation of certain characters and their track seem incomplete. But the film packs in so much, there's no time to think or analyze.

Mee Raqsam is soaked in reality. It takes the realistic route without bowing to market diktats or over-stretching realities. The film stays true to the material. Besides, the director along with the team of writers stay away from the tried-and-tested tropes. There's a strong emotional connect as the film depicts the delicate relationship shared by a father and his daughter most realistically. The drama is spot-on. The emotional quotient is heartrending. Moreover, the culmination takes the film to an all-time high.

George Joseph-Ripul Sharma's background score is effectual. The DoP (Mohsin Khan Pathan) deserves tremendous praise for doing complete justice to the vision of the director. Dialogue empowers the film wonderfully. Pooraj Kapoor's editing is watertight.

Mee Raqsam is a Danish Husain show all the way. Newcomer Aditi Subedi is truly fantastic. Way to go! Naseeruddin Shah, Shraddha Kaul, Rakesh Chaturvedi Om and Sudeepta Singh are mature performers. Shivangi Gautam, Juhaina Ahsan and Kaustubh Shukla inject freshness to their respective characters.

To sum up, Mee Raqsam is director Baba Azmi most accomplished work so far. He deserves brownie points for narrating the story with flourish. The narrative style is simplistic, yet solid and that's what catches your eye. Watch Mee Raqsam On ZEE5 right away!

This is not a big-budget movie, but is is a film that I will remember. A simple desire of a girl from a small village to learn dance, and the tensions that creates in her small world, a steadfast father that will stand up to much stronger men for his daughter, and a daughter that is willing to sacrifice for such a father. Naseeruddin Shah has played his negative role really well. The acting is pretty flawless, and the movie is well directed. I watched it with my family, and they loved it, especially my teen.

Every child is special who has unique skills which if identified at early age, can make the child realize potential and will help to achieve the dream. You need to believe in their abilities, cherish and nurture them. Mee Raqsam, released on Zee 5, is beautiful tale of bonding between father-daughter through thick and thin times.

Mee Raqsam (means "I Dance") tells the story of Maryam who aspires to become a Bharatnatyam dancer one day but is swayed away by low-thinking community in her village who stands in way to achieve her dream. However, her father Salim is determined and believes in Maryam's love for dance and stand against the entire community even though he has to sacrifice to make ends meet.

Directed by Baba Azmi, who was a cinematographer, Mee Raqsam is a powerful and engaging drama. The film is simple and yet powerful, goes on to prove that a talented person cannot be stopped if supported by the right people and at right time. The film charms its way through the very beginning and each and every frame has been perfectly shot. The first half has its glorious moments - the scene between Salim and his daughter Maryam will move you, Salim's standing tall against his community who oppose his daughter participating in the Bharatnatyam dance is pretty solid. and the dance sequence performed by Aditi Subedi is engaging. Hats off to Baba Azmi for standing out in his first film itself.

The film does have its share of flaw as well. Few scenes in the second half begins with melodrama - Maryam easily getting selected for Bharatnatyam dance competition could have been shown with few more shots of her dance skills while the dance sequence in the climax could have better. Also, the editing and music (very important for a musical film) takes a back seat in the second half and should been trimmed for few minutes. Nevertheless, the film never loses its track and overall satisfaction will compensate for few shortcomings. Art direction is great while Cinematography (Mohsin Khan Pathan) is splendid. Screenplay by Hussain Mir and Safdar Mir is good while casting is perfect.

Mee Raqsam belongs to Danish Hussain and Aditi Subedi. Aditi Subedi proved that she is here to stay and should go a long way in terms of acting. The charming actress emotes expressively and her bonding with Danish Hussain is phenomenal. Coming to Danish Hussain, he is simply mind-blowing. Hats off to his performance as single father who does not give up on his daughter's passion. I also liked the young actor playing the role of supporting auto rickshaw driver. Naseerudin Shah in a special appearance was just about okay.

verall, Mee Raqsam encourages you to chase your passion and live your dream. Very good attempt - Go for it 3.5 /5

Mee Raqsam means 'I Dance', It revolves around a girl who wants to be a Bharatanatyam Dancer against the will of her family and community, only her father supports her. So will she fulfill her dream to become a dancer with the support of her father, is the premises of the film.

Performances of all actors is just okay, not so good, not bad. Aditi Subedi as 'Mariam' in her debut film is looking very much promising. Danish Husain as a supportive father is good. Direction is also okay. It's a average film but can be watched one time.