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Sherni



The age old man- nature conflict is realistically captured in this Vidya Balan starrer directed by Amit Masurkar. Vidya Vincent as a forest officer faces the same old political interferences, patriarchal cliches and glaring hypocrisy in her line of duty. It is disheartening to see how the hard work of a group of well-intentioned people is thwarted by those elements. 

The job of guarding forest and people is not easy and it is much easier to " pick your battles" as a celebrated offficer tells Vidya. But, Vidya is not someone to fight only the convenient battles.

Though there is neither much acts of heroism nor long passionate dialogues, DFO Vidya Vincent is a real heroine. I loved Vidya for her subtle remarks against patriarchy and her retraction from the verge of quitting the job and her decision to fight from within the system with whatever resources that are available. 

All actors did well. But, Vidya Balan carries "Sherni" on her shoulders through a spectacular forest in quite a balanced and graceful gait. 

Preetha Raj
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