Udaan (2010)

So much average

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

How sad is this?

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

The literal translation of the word 'Udaan' is 'flight', and that becomes the story of seventeen year old Rohan Singh (Rajat Barmecha), who desperately seeks the means to flee a dreadful family situation made bitter by an abusive father. It's the age old story of a man who wants the son to follow in his own footsteps, deciding his career path in advance, and tormented by the teenager's insistence on following his own path. Though the idea is not new, the story provides additional resonance when Rohan learns that his father's abuse has become physical with a younger sibling that Rohan never knew he had as a result of Bhairav Singh's (Ronit Roy) second marriage after the boy was enrolled in boarding school. This is where some of the story's credibility suffers somewhat however. One has to wonder how hospital staff would have missed the bruise marks left by a belt that the father used to punish the young boy. Throughout the story, the father earns a reputation as one of the most vile villains in Hindi cinema, as he harbors not a shred of remorse toward his boys. A late apology for berating them is quickly followed by a promise to send eight year old Ariun (Aayan Boradia) off to boarding school, and a demand that Rohan spend an additional three hours daily at work in an iron forge. So much for compassion. Rohan understandably realizes that he must take the step-brother under his wing and leave the toxic family situation, certain that either he or his brother might one day follow in the father's footsteps as angry, frustrated individuals.This is one of the better Hindi films I've managed to view, all of which have been recommended via IMDb's 'Top 250' lists over the past few years. Not all have been worthy of inclusion, so catching a good one now and then has been a rare treat. The one head-scratcher in this film however was presented by the eighty year old patient in the hospital who enjoyed Rohan's story about Chandu and his bicycle. The man responded to one of Rohan's observations by stating "Day destroys the night, night divides the day. Try to run. Try to hide. Break on through to the other side." It sounded like a cryptic reply intended to appreciate Rohan's ambition as a future writer, but all it did was make me wonder - what are the odds an eighty year old Hindi man would be quoting a line from a 1967 song by Jim Morrison and The Doors?

Story - Expelled from his school, a 16-year old boy returns home to his abusive father and had to live according to his rules.Udaan(means 'flight') is a story of a boy whose dream is to become a poet but his abusive father thinks that he is destroying his life and there is no future in poetry.Many students can relate this movie with their real life scenario.Ronit Roy plays role of a drunk,abusive and angry man who wants his family to live according to his rules.He is not a likable person as he wants his children to call him sir. Ronit once again proves that he is a great actor.Udaan is about chasing your dreams and living your life without any pressure.It shows human nature that everyone wants best for his children's future but doesn't really care what they want in life or what they are passionate about.Udaan won 7 awards at the 56th Filmfare Awards, more than any other film that year including best story.Watch this movie with your family. Overall I give it 8/10.

All I can says is "Wow" to the makers of this film. I saw this movie recently and was glued to the screen throughout. The story is a well paced, coming of age in a very real life like situation,of a young boy. The acting is superb and the direction/screenplay is excellent. The most memorable of all is the beautiful piano music played in the background during poignant scenes. The tinkling of the piano keys is still stuck in my head even after a week or so. The last climax scene is most uplifting and brings tears of hope and happiness to one's eyes.This isn't a typical Bollywood dance and song film. It is more in the lines of international film making style and anyone could watch and relate to it. Watch it once to see what I mean. Cheers to Vikramaditya and Anurag Kashyap for daring to make a very unlikely "hit" film in Bollywood.

A great movie with having the relation of father and his son.. Best Part of it the father is even not a old philosophy but the problem with son is not adopting his choice..and want to writer except engineer. At the end when Rohan decide to leave home but that time he took his step brother with him that is the great seen and message of the movie. Song Naav have the great lyrics in the movie and the climax while the Rohan running and his father was just at his back finally he won the race at last.One seen in which the father give a Cigarette to his son that seen show the father is not too old Philosophy like generally Indian people was. The role of his uncle is also good and performed by RAM is one of the finest actor of Indian TV's. All at the end the movie is good and excellent..