Delhi 47 Km

STORY: When desperation gets the better of Jigar (Shadab Khan), he cajoles his late friend’s widow Avni (Dolly Tomar) into flesh trade and makes a few other mistakes. He’s trying to reclaim a property that he eventually loses to wrath and politics.

REVIEW: Some neighbouring villages around the capital city of New Delhi are notorious for their lawlessness, bootlegging and the outrageous ill-treatment of women. ‘Delhi 47 km’ has stark reflections on this scenario. This crime drama chronicles the journey of a sinner and also reflects on the stories of those who are affected by his bad choices.

The film touches upon the alarming social issues of forced prostitution, among others, but it does not get to the bottom of any one issue. The story drags on, beyond imagination and the actors seem to have skipped on training or rehearsals before shooting for the film. Their performances could have been a lot better. Lacklustre cinematography, dull direction and a messy screenplay are the main reasons why this film is not able to convince the viewer about its good intentions. Also, the ‘victim of circumstances’ card attached to the protagonists’ track is laughable and so is the rest of this dark drama.