Baazigar is an impressive and powerful Bollywood thriller, which presents the theme of revenge, deception and tragedy effectively into a superb storyline. The main character in the film, Ajay Sharma is a multifaceted anti-hero who has a thirst of revenge on an unscrupulous business magnate who ruined his family. Not only is his measured approach to seducing Seema followed by his entrance into the world of Chopra, chilling and tragic, but it is also amazing how he combines psychological manipulation and emotional vulnerability in a brilliant combination. The twists and turns in the plot of the film leave the viewers psychologically on the edge of their seats slowly unveiling the extent of the pain that Ajay is suffering and the revenge he is determined to get.
Aesthetically and narratively, Baazigar is a dark and gloomy film that alternates in the subtle and harsh violence. The performances are persuasive: Shah Rukh Khan as Ajay is a certain charismatic and sinister person, who embodies the troubled soul of the character. Kajol as Priya is innocent and determined in her role and her insistence on knowing the truth is moving. It is fairly intense, and the technique of flashbacks that slowly reveal the sad story of Ajay is a nice touch that brings more emotional nuances. The music further enhances the stress of the moment and increases the emotional tension and is more ominous in nature by the soundtrack.
The most meaningful moment was the fact that the movie investigates the destructive nature of revenge and the high price of revenge. It is a moral and fairness question mark and it makes the viewers think about the gray borders between a hero and a villain. The emotional highs and sacrifice at the climax of the film caused a bitter impact of the final redeeming moment of the tragic hero. Baazigar is an effective, provocative movie, which lingers on, even after the credits are over, causing empathy, regret and introspection.
