Jawan: A Soldier's War Within

One man, many faces — fighting for justice and truth

Jawan (2023), directed by Atlee and starring Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, is a high-octane action thriller that blends patriotic fervor, social commentary, and mass entertainment into one blockbuster spectacle. It marks a significant cinematic moment not just for its star power, but for its bold, stylized storytelling and emotional core. In Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan plays dual roles — a mysterious vigilante leader and his father, a wronged soldier. The film begins with chaos as the vigilante and his all-female team execute daring heists, disrupting corrupt systems across the nation. As their motives unfold, we learn that this is not about crime, but a mission to correct systemic injustices — from farmer suicides to healthcare exploitation. The story gains intensity when Azad (one of Khan's characters) is revealed as the warden of a women’s prison and the leader of these operations. His personal journey is deeply tied to that of Vikram Rathore, his father — an honest army officer who was betrayed and left for dead. Their stories, though decades apart, converge in a larger fight for the soul of the country. Nayanthara shines as Narmada, a determined police officer who crosses paths with Azad, while Vijay Sethupathi plays the powerful and cold-blooded antagonist, Kalee Gaikwad — a ruthless arms dealer who represents the rot in the system. Deepika Padukone appears in a powerful cameo that adds emotional weight to the father-son arc. Visually, Jawan is a treat. Atlee’s South Indian masala film sensibility meets Bollywood scale, offering sleek action set pieces, colorful flashbacks, and impactful monologues. The background score by Anirudh Ravichander, especially the anthem “Zinda Banda,” amplifies the emotional and energetic highs of the film. Beneath the action, Jawan is a film with a message — about accountability, leadership, and the power of ordinary people to demand change. Shah Rukh Khan uses his screen presence not just for thrills, but to spark thought. His portrayal of both the idealistic son and the betrayed father anchors the film with emotion and intensity. At its heart, Jawan is more than just an action movie. It’s a layered narrative of identity, legacy, and revolution — told through the lens of a man who refuses to be silent in the face of injustice. It’s Shah Rukh Khan like never before — fierce, vulnerable, and unforgettable.


SM Jahid Hasan

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