Sarzameen had all the right ingredients—backing from Dharma Productions, a unique ensemble cast, and a debut director who had earlier impressed with the short film Ankahi. Clocking in at just a little over two hours, the film quickly sets up its central conflict and tries hard to tug at the heartstrings but ultimately falls flat.

What is Sarzameen about?

Director Kayoze Irani describes Sarzameen as an emotional thriller, but unfortunately, it manages to be neither emotional nor thrilling.

Prithviraj plays Captain Vijay Menon, a soldier stationed in Kashmir with his wife Mehr (Kajol) and their son, Harman (Ibrahim Ali Khan). Vijay is ashamed of his son, who stammers and lacks his father`s courage. Kajol’s character is the archetypal doting mother, often clashing with her husband when he expresses disappointment in their child.