The word super might be a stretch to describe Hrithik Roshanâs new film Super 30, even if it does chronicle the inspiring true story of Anand Kumar, the mathematician and educationist from Bihar who has helped hundreds of poor students crack the rigorous IIT entrance exams. Itâs a remarkable achievement â Anand Kumarâs commitment to ensure that education does not remain the exclusive privilege of those with deep pockets â and itâs one that deserves to be celebrated. But director Vikas Bahl and writer Sanjeev Dutta donât seem convinced about the inherent dramatic potential of their protagonistâs story, choosing therefore to exaggerate details, omit crucial facts, and dial up the melodrama in order to raise the stakes. Hrithik, who looks nothing like the real Anand Kumar, is slathered with brown face and body paint, thus reinforcing the embarrassing Bollywood stereotype of the dark-skinned âpoor Indianâ. The actor nevertheless imbues the character, especially in the filmâs early bits, with
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