Bajrang Aur Ali Movie Review : A tale of friendship across communities built on a flimsy plot

Story: Bajrang, a Hindu, and Ali, a Muslim, become inseparable, embodying the unity their communities often struggle to maintain. Despite all odds, will they be able to stay strong with each other?

Review: ‘Bajrang Aur Ali’ is a tale of two friends from different communities whose bond is forged through shared interests and mutual respect that transcends their different backgrounds. Their friendship is a powerful symbol of harmony and understanding, showing how individuals can bridge cultural and religious divides through empathy and shared experiences.

Writer-director Jaiveer, who also plays one of the protagonists, Bajrang, tries to present a balanced narrative that teaches the true essence of friendship beyond religious and communal boundaries. However, he ends up stereotyping members of a community, who are shown as the obvious villains.

Set in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, the film is a straightforward narrative that revolves around Bajrang and Ali (Sachin Parikh), who stand unwaveringly by each other. However, their friendship is put to the test in a communally charged atmosphere, where everything seems to fall apart.

The message is loud and clear (quite literally!): no religion is above humanity. However, the presentation is too dramatic, which feels like a forced attempt to push the message onto viewers. This makes the 122-minute runtime feel far-fetched.

Jaiveer is decent in his central role as Bajrang, while Sachin Parikh, as Ali, delivers a slightly convincing performance. The duo complement each other well. Ravi Bhat’s cinematography, covering the ghats of Ujjain, lends some realism to the film.

Though ‘Bajrang Aur Ali’ conveys the profound message that nothing is above humanity, the execution lacks prowess, and the low production quality is disappointing. While the leading men represent the country’s youth, the film fails to engage beyond a certain point.