Wanna know new word for Mammoth? - BAHUBALI
I don't know how many of you have found Bahubali films
similar to that of Mahabharata, the epic-legendary Hindu mythological story.
But I, being an addict of films and stories have found these two art forms to
be very similar. And in the quest of discovering more and more, I have written
down characters from the film and the epic story, who can interchanged. For
those who have not watched new version of Mahabharat since famous B R Chopra's
Mahabharat, kindly refer to 2013-14 Mahabharat that had prime time slots on
Star Plus.
Bahubali (weapons
expert, legendary figure yet down to earth, simple)- Arjun (the most skilled arrow player of the era) + Karna (the one
who was towed away on a basket flowing down the river)
Devasena (smart,
loyal to husband, carried high voltage self esteem)- Drapaudi (Single daughter,
those respect became the reason for the great battle)
Bhalladeva (the
mighty but cruel ruler of Mehasmati)- Duryodhana
(a strong yet unwanted king of Hastinapur)
Bhadra (small
time show-off, king's brother)- Dushasan
(second in line, obedient to elder brother)
Bijjaladeva (misfit
for battles due to physique, he plots his games through mind)- Shakuni (injured and hurt in leg, his
moves change the course of game)
Kattappa (a
skilled warrior who vowed to obey king's orders)- Bhisma (a great mentor those hands were tied by his own oath)
I don't know whom to compare with Rajmata Sivagami, the decision making authority and stubborn head
of administration at Mehasmati. The only two ladies left in Mahabharata are
Kunti (had no control over the situation and Gandhari (remained quiet because
of child love)
And also, because I have gone crazy over Bahubali's on
-screen artwork (basically VFX) the kingdom of Mehasmati can easily be compared to that of Hastinapur.
Having compared all characters simultaneously from both the
epics, let's go ahead where I mention some striking same-same situation from
both-
While in Part 1- The beginning (2015), we saw Amarendra
Bahubali being crowned as King, in Part 2- The conclusion (2017), we witnessed
a web being made to throw out Bahubali and replace him with Bhalladeva. Apart
from all of this, the tricks and trade going behind his back, he is a family
man who wants to forget all and forgive everyone. He does not easily get
provoked until his women's respect is at stake. He is as loyal as a husband as
he is dear to his mother.
In both the parts, Bhalladeva, who could fight an unleashed
mad bull with bare hands remained muse to his cunning-sharp father Bijjaladeva.
Bijjaladeva being the reincarnation of Shakuni from Mahabharata plays tricks
and uses words of wisdom to pave out Bahabali from the Kingdom. In between all
of this, modern day Duryodhana remains thirsty for more and more. Though he is
smart of what and when to speak, his anger often takes over his intelligence.
He is not liked by the citizens of the kingdom.
Devasena is not ready for marriage as she is more focused on
her skills development. Only when Bahubali impresses her like Arjun displayed
his charisma and skill in front of Draupadi, she is ready to give her heart to
the man. Both of our leading ladies have no interest over their husband's richness
and luxurious life back home. All they care about is, a high level self
prestige and respect to be
maintained at their maaika.
Bijjaladeva, who suffers from physical incapability has fire
in heart but remains cool in mind. He has held rage and wishes misfortune for
Bahubali and even for his own wife. Shakuni on other hand enters Hastinapur
merely as a companion to his sister but is eager to get his nephew on king's
seat.
There is very little to write about Bhadra from Bahubali.
This stupid man gets his head off the shoulder while fighting with or running
from (whatever) Mahendra Bahubali. Another stupid man from ancient era,
Dhushasan also gets himself killed brutally for being the sari snatcher.
Last but definitely not the least important, Kattappa is the
pillar on which Mehasmati has stood for all these years. He is the protector of
King's seat no matter who seats on it. Bhisma, on the other hand, has been
subjected to injustice for years but he remained loyal towards the kingdom of
Hastinapur, no matter who rules over it.
And yes, 'Kattappa ne
Bahubali ko kyun mara?' gave me as much as headache as 'Melody itni chocolaty kyun hai?'
So here it ends. On a very serious note, I hope to please my
art eager eyes in coming years with more of such large-scale movies. These
films actually help us, the common man in drifting away a little from usual
monotonous life. Even if that means 3hours long movie!
Jai Mehasmati!
P.S- Waiting for much awaited God's (Rajnikanth) film- 2.0
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