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Doosra: Cricket Metaphor for Feminist Fight
23 Oct
Summary
- Film parallels Sourav Ganguly's win with girl's fight.
- Story connects cricket's rebellion to challenging patriarchy.
- Uneven writing hinders film's potential and impact.
Abhinay Deo's film "Doosra" intertwines the historic 2002 NatWest Series cricket victory led by Sourav Ganguly with the personal journey of Tara, a young girl from a conservative Rajasthani family.
The movie utilizes cricket's rebellious spirit as a metaphor to inspire Tara's own struggle against patriarchal norms. It aims to show how challenging conventions, both on the field and in personal life, can lead to significant change.
Despite a compelling concept, "Doosra" falters in its execution. The narrative struggles with uneven writing and underdeveloped characters, particularly Tara's transformation, which feels rushed and lacks emotional depth.
While Plabita Borthakur delivers a sincere performance as Tara, and other actors like Twisha Joshi and Ankur Vikal are convincing, the screenplay limits their potential. The film's background music and editing also fail to enhance the emotional impact of Tara's story.
Ultimately, "Doosra" presents a promising idea but falls short of its goals due to a weak connection between its parallel narratives and insufficient character development.
