Main Atal Hoon Movie Review: Pankaj Tripathi shines as Atal Bihari Vajpayee

One of the favourite personalities in Indian politics, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was brought to life by Pankaj Tripathi in the most skillful manner. The first half of Main Atal Hoon was slow, but as the narrative started growing, National Award-winning director Ravi Jadhav made sure that we don’t miss out on any part of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s, whether it is his personal or professional life.

Shown in a tasteful and responsible manner, by filmmaker Jadhav by not shying away from any minute details from Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s personal life which included his affection for Mrs Kual. His ‘Átal’ friendship is often talked about in many ways, but the film shows how she was quite a force behind the former Prime Minister in shaping his thoughts.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was very different from present day politicians and that is what makes him ‘Atal’. The film clearly shows that one doesn’t need to be aggressive, shrewd and loud to be successful in one’s mission. He understood the pulse of the people and the needs of the nation.