Joram: A Cat & Mouse Chase Like You’ve Never Seen Before

Realism. A concept commonly overlooked in Bollywood as its focus is always escapism and grandeur. But in those rare instances where you do find a film that delves into realism and focuses on social issues, only then do we sit and wonder about what is actually going on in the world. Joram is one of those films that tackles issues we may overlook with performances so nuanced and niche that we forget that the world of singing and dancing exists.

Joram is about an ordinary man’s struggle. His struggle to take care of his daughter, keep her safe and run from his past. Dasru (Bajpayee) is a tribal villager working at a construction site in Mumbai. He is the classic innocent man on the run, on the way back to his village with three-month-old daughter, pursued by police officer Ratnakar (Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub) for a crime he never committed.

Makhija’s eye for aesthetic storytelling is stunning. The constant movement of cameras during the action sequences, create a very edgy feel. The brownish colour schemes and wide mountainside symbolise how issues have piled on for years on end. Desert locations are not stunning to watch, but create a constant feel of suspense.

Joram is an absolute gem to release considering other major flicks. It seems to the essence of societally-driven art like Shyam Benegal. With earnest performances by actors like Bajpayee, the hunt here will continue to chase our conscious as time progresses.

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