Satya wasn’t the first gangster film of Bollywood, but it was the first film to dive deeper into the realities of Mumbai’s local gangs than any of its glorified predecessors. Satya or truth, is not just the protagonist’s name, but is a take on the word’s meaning in a vortex of circumstances. Though the story of an honest man, who arrives in a big city to make a living, and ends up as a gangster is old and finds precident in thousands of such men on the streets of Mumbai. But the writing and direction of the film, supported by some powerful acting performances, makes this reality come alive on screen.
Director – Ram Gopal Verma
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Frank Raj is the author of Desh Aur Diaspora. For 25 years, he was the Editor & Publisher of The International Indian magazine, Dubai. Earlier, Frank studied journalism in the U.S.A., and has a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Falmouth University, U.K., He is working on his first novel, The Last Religion as well as on a nonfiction book, The Sinner’s Bible and on 101 Poems For The Spiritual Traveller. Frank and his wife Christine now live in Elkridge, Maryland, USA. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. A former columnist for The Washington Times Communities online. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome! Please email Frank at frankraj08@gmail.com
