Shadani Films’ 6 9 5 (UA) is based on the Ram Mandir and Babri Masjid issue which dates back to hundreds of years ago.
Babri Masjid has become a bone of contention between Hindus and Muslims in Ayodhya. Hindu religious leader Guruji (Arun Govil) dreams of Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman one night. He reveals his dream to his disciple, Raghunandan (Ashok Samarth), and firmly believes that there ought to be a Ram temple in place of the Babri Masjid. Following this dream, statues of Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman are found in the Babri Masjid one day. With people of both the religions alleging foul play, communal differences and fights arise. The district magistrate (Mukesh Tiwari) does not heed the chief minister’s advice to side with the Muslims which constitute his vote bank. Rather, the DM seals the masjid.
Shambhunath (Govind Namdeo) and Raghunandan try to educate the people of Ayodhya about the Ram Mandir. The issue becomes a national one. By now, Guruji has passed away. One day, Raghunandan is invited by Narendra Modi and L.K. Advani to Gujarat, where they offer their support to him. The Kar Seva follows, the Babri Masjid is destroyed, and the matter reaches the court. Finally, the court’s judgement is delivered in favour of the Ram Mandir.
Yogesh Bhardwaj has written a story which is well-known. It offers nothing new. His screenplay is predictable. Also, since the Ram Mandir consecration is scheduled for 22nd January, the drama looks timed to coincide with it, but the problem is that articles about the issue are all over the media to refresh people’s memories. The emotional quotient is missing in the drama. All in all, the screenplay fails to move the viewers. Aadesh K. Arjun’s dialogues are good at places.
Arun Govil does well as Guruji. Ashok Samarth is excellent in the role of Raghunandan. Govind Namdeo is natural as Shambhunath. Manoj Joshi is effective as the advocate. Mukesh Tiwari makes his presence felt as the district magistrate. Akhilendra Mishra is quite nice. Gajendra Chauhan lends reasonable support. Others are adequate.
Yogesh Bhardwaj and Rajneesh Berry’s direction is ordinary. The duo has not been able to make a heart-touching film. Manishankar’s music is dull. Lyrics are alright. Amar Mohile’s background music is okay. Ravi Bhatt’s cinematography is appropriate. Prem Sharma’s action and stunt scenes should’ve been far more thrilling. Sanjay Meera Jaiswal’s editing is found lacking.
On the whole, 6 9 5 is a flop show.
Released on 19-1-’24 at Metro Inox (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru Cine Square Entertainment. Publicity & opening: poor. …….Also released all over. Opening was very weak everywhere.