Queen : national award for Kangana Ranaut

                                                                                       

Kangana Ranaut got National Award for her brilliant performance in much talked about film Queen. The film revolves around an Indian girl with no exposure who gets dejected by her fiancé just before marriage as he is living abroad with different standard of living and tastes. Hearing the shocking news, the girl confines herself into a room, muses overall, and finally comes to a decision. The girl decides to go on the pre-planned honeymoon trip alone and breaks the news to her parents.  Parents consent to her wish with lot of anxiety as the girl is going on honeymoon by herself. The very thought of going on pre-planned honeymoon trip by herself is brilliant  and suggests feminist approach. The girl travels to Paris and then to Amsterdam. During the journey, the girl gets exposure and gains confidence. Making friends from different nations and living with them for sometime  enlightens her on global perspectives and helps  in establishing her identity. The travelling unfolds her hidden talents and boosts her confidence. In the end, the fiancé comes to know that his rejected fiancée is abroad and has a new identity. The fiancé again tries to seek her hand desperately but with no success. The film strongly speaks about feminism and the steps women are taking to shape up  their future in a different ways and lead a life of their choice with dignity. I think Queen and English Vinglish have some similarities, which focus on feminism.  Both films are light and enjoyable. In both films, the main characters make efforts to improve their weak points against all odds and are appreciated for their culinary skills finally. However, I do not understand why Indian people always want to appreciate women in the context of culinary skills instead of other skills and talents. I strongly feel one should change one’s mindset and perceive women with different perspectives to appreciate the other hidden talents. In the film Queen, one can see that the director has handled the contemporary subject very sensitively and contemplatively. The film reflects global perspectives in subtle manner, which enlarges the film canvass. Kangana, an innocent rejected fiancée, has played the role brilliantly and done justice to the role. From the start to the end, the film engages audience with beautiful locations laced with subtle humour. No doubt, one feels refreshed at the end of the movie.