By anjali
Ae Watan Mere Watan has been released on Prime Video India, featuring Sara Ali Khan in the lead role alongside Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Anand Tiwari, and Emraan Hashmi. The period Hindi film is set during the 1942 Quit India Movement. (Also Read: Catch Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan’s Romcom “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke” As It Takes a Playful Leap onto OTT)
Numerous viewers of Ae Watan Mere Watan have expressed their opinions on the movie on X (previously known as Twitter), and it’s evident that the reception for Ae Watan Mere Watan has been a combination of mixed and negative reviews.
#AeWatanMereWatan is a sorry attempt at a patriotic ode to an unsung hero of India's independence movement, Usha Mehta.#SaraAliKhan lacks any sort of emotional depth required for this role. Just like Laappataa Ladies, Sparsh Shrivastav is absolutely phenomenal here as well. https://t.co/qm5eMlC0pz pic.twitter.com/FlNFx2zJm1
— Akash Dey (@filmy_hu_bas) March 21, 2024
Curious case of Sara’s inconsistent performances’
An X user tweeted, “I had high hopes for Sara Ali Khan film, but her performance fell short. The role demanded a more powerful and emotionally resonant portrayal, but she came across as distant, cold, and lacked the needed depth of expression.”
Another wrote, “Ae Watan Mere Watan is a well-made film. Emraan Hashmi steals the show as Dr Ram Manohar Lohia. He’s undoubtedly the best part of this film. Sara Ali Khan is good in some scenes, but her performance is not entirely convincing.”
A person called the film’s sets ‘artificial-looking’, tweeting, “Ae Watan Mere Watan is a feeble attempt at highlighting the story of an unsung hero. Barring a credible supporting cast, I could not get over the artificial-looking sets and dim lit frames. It lacks emotional resonance and the curious case of Sara’s inconsistent performances continues.”
An X user also called Ae Watan Mere Watan ‘a missed opportunity’. However, some liked Sara in the film. One tweeted, “What an actress Sara Ali Khan is; truly phenomenal, and she proved it again by giving a solid performance as an unsung warrior.”
I had high hopes for Sara Ali Khan in this film, but her performance fell short. The role demanded a more powerful and emotionally resonant portrayal, but she came across as distant, cold, and lacked the needed depth of expression.
— ᵀʰᵉ $𝑎𝑟𝑎𝒽 ♍ (@sarah_alsaeedi) March 20, 2024
#AeWatanMereWatan pic.twitter.com/lhIAHUW44R
About Ae Watan Mere Watan
The film draws inspiration from actual historical events and portrays a significant period in India’s struggle for independence. It follows the tale of Usha Mehta (played by Sara Ali Khan), a young woman who establishes a clandestine radio station to promote the idea of unity, leading to an intense pursuit by the British authorities during the Quit India movement. Produced by Karan Johar, this patriotic movie is helmed by director Kannan Iyer and co-written by Kannan and Darab Farooqui.
Sara Ali Khan on her role in the film
Sara stated in a statement, “Portraying such a powerful character in Ae Watan Mere Watan has been an honour beyond words. To embody the spirit of my character and diving into her consciousness and understanding what motivates and inspires her has been humbling and empowering. The film is a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless unsung heroes and a testament to the fortitude of the human spirit.”
