Best Breakthrough Actor
Female
When we say
breakthrough, it does not mean debut necessarily.
The word
breakthrough implies someone who has taken the next step in pushing boundaries
and reaching a new level of improvement or status in their career, in this case
the acting class of filmmaking which is normally shut out for outsiders.
Last year with a
quantity full of quality performances Radhika Apte broke new ground in the
Indian film industry and last year not only was she one of the best performers
but is a double nominee in the leading and supporting drama categories at the
HIndie Awards.
Breakthrough could
be a debut actor who gives a stirring performance [they could also be nominated
elsewhere for this] or it could be an actor whose role and performance brought
them into the limelight and the big leagues. Anything and everything.
This year's case is
however the former, she's not necessarily a debutant; she worked as a child
actor but now makes a full fledged debut in one of the most celebrated films of
the year. More importantly she's not alone...
Fatima Sana Shaikh
as Geeta Phogat for Dangal*
Why the asterix
across her name...well this is why?
While Fatima Sana
Shaikh basically demands a lead role in a film that is hers as much as it is
Aamir Khan's, she isn't alone in giving a stirring performance as the real life
prolific wrestler.
The asterix
includes;
*Sanya Malhotra as
Babita Phogat, Zaira Wasim as Young Geeta and Suhani Bhatnagar as Young Babita
They are all a riot
to watch, specifically the younger versions who bring a much needed dose of
humor and innocence that makes the first half of Dangal one of the best of
last year.
As their arcs
progress further and the insurmountable odds mount up against them, they
display a smooth change of demeanor especially Zaira Wasim who grows in
confidence as a performer as time moves on, as is apt for the character.
It's sad then that
the writing doesn't leave much to do for the older versions, yet Sanya Malhotra
becomes a much needed voice of conscious that presents a strong character
through her expressive eyes. Watch her interviews around the film promotions
and it's hard to tell that Sanya is the Sanya on screen, because she isn't;
it's actually Babita.
Finally we come to
the powerhouse of the group Fatima, as the wrestler Geeta; Fatima exudes
authenticity in her fight scenes, she is equally adept in breaking ground with
the melodramatic confrontations specifically up against Aamir Khan in their
thrilling wrestling match. She also carries forward the confidence well, with a
nice tinge of arrogance.
When she losses her
sense of self and turns it around to be a victor you can't help but cheer and
Fatima makes it so.
Whatever is up next
for her, she has a tall order to climb. As for the others they will shine to,
with Zaira Wasim unnecessarily being harassed and standing tall; it proves her
resolve not only that but she is set to play the lead in another Aamir Khan production
thus proving her mettle.
Up next; The ying to
the yang, as we find out which actor made a big breakthrough this year...Best
Breakthrough Actor [Male]
'Nuff Said,
Aneesh Raikundalia
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