Films based in the valley have one thing in common – scenic landscapes. My Father Iqbal too makes ample use of ‘paradise on Earth’ and treats the viewers to a tour of the state. But apart from that, it doesn’t do much.
Iqbal Khan (Jha) and his wife Sahiba (Thacker) live a simple life in not-so-peaceful times. The unrest in J & K is on the rise and poses a threat to everyone, including innocent civilians. Khan’s good-nature is the talk of the town and he possesses the guts to say no to things that he doesn’t believe in. Unfortunately, his senior and a couple of other influential people aren’t so courageous and are influenced by anti-social elements. They, in turn, take advantage of Khan’s honesty and trick him into doing their ‘job’. Initially hesitant, Khan gives in when his family is threatened.
Jha gets his act right, including the accent, and is convincing. However, the same can’t be said about his chemistry with Thacker. The rest of the cast has little to do and is more or less seen mouthing clichéd lines. There’s also the typical Bollywood fan who, of late, has become a prominent feature in films based in the valley; case in point being the Salman Khan fans in Haider.
( 2.5 / 5 )