'695' is a movie on Ayodhya Ram Mandir Movement which is released around the same time as Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It presents a historical account of the origins of conflict and Hindus and Sikhs struggle to get the temple back at its original place. The name '695' has been selected to signify three dates: 6th December 1992, 9th November 2019 (supreme court verdict date), and 5th August, 2020 (Shilanyas of Ram temple)
The plot starts from pre-independence era. A group of Sikh devotees occupy the building which was made in place of the temple; but leave after persuasion from the British. The British govt and police tread cautiously on this matter, because the matter could inflame into communal riots at any time. They try to delay the decision making by making it a "legal matter". After independence, once again the matter is brought to the court and left hanging there purposefully with clear intention to avoid any decision making.
Sri Ram fame Arun Govil plays a wonderful role of a sage and Guru based at Ayodhya and it is wonderful to watch him on screen after a long time. His charisma and divinity in the manner he speaks, and acts is clear to watch. It is often said that he was chosen by God to play the role of Bhagwan Ram in the TV serial Ramayana. All Arun Govil fans must watch this movie '695' to get another glimpse at the magic.
Next magical role has been played by Ashok Samarth who shines on screen like a White Knight. He plays the role of one of the disciples of Arun Govil's character and later becomes head of his Ashram in Ayodhya after demise of the Guru. If Arun Govil was born to play the role in Ramayana, it seems Ashok Samarth was born to play this role.
Other famous actors part of '695' cast are Govind Namdev, Mukesh Tiwari, Manoj Joshi, Akhilesh Mishra, and Gajendra Chauhan. Govind Namdev also plays the role of a religious Guru and plays a touching character. His character is killed by the Police during police shootout on Karsevaks. Mukesh Tiwari plays the role of a Police Officer and brings depth into his role.
The actor playing the role of Vajpayee ji has tried to imitate him which has become a bit 'comic', but Advani ji's role has been done very well. Actor playing the role of Modi ji has done really well. It is very interesting to even watch all the interesting cast of this movie.
The plot moves from the days of India's independence till the date the court gave its verdict to reinstate Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
The movie has been made in an interesting manner and it is not boring to watch at any stage. Every aspect of the movie including music and action are good. Only one aspect which looks lacking is "scale". When dignitaries give speeches from the stage, the audience on the ground look small in size and random in character. It could have been better to use footage from some other real-life gatherings, or us a bit of animation. But I suppose the budget was small for the film and hence within the constraints, proper justice has been done to the movie.
I felt very happy watching '695' and I would recommend it to everyone.
- Rahul
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