Average Ratings: 2.92/5
Score:62% Positive
Reviews Counted:8
Positive:5
Neutral:1
Negative:2
Ratings:— Review By: Anupama Chopra Site:Youtube
Bhakshak, inspired by the 2020 Muzaffarpur Shelter Home case, addresses the horrifying issue of child abuse. The film follows Vaishali, a determined journalist played by Bhumi Pednekar, as she exposes sexual exploitation in a girl’s shelter. While the film highlights societal challenges faced by women, is it able to land all its merits, and all in the right place but despite the strong actors pumi Sanjay adya sastav sa Manar durgesh Kumar the film stumbles on its own strident and uneven tone
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Ratings:2/5 Review By: Shubhra Gupta Site:Indian Express
Bhakshak, based on the real-life case of rampant abuse in a shelter home in Bihars Muzaffarpur, does all of this. But it also does this by adopting a sledgehammer approach, and that makes the film both less powerful and more preachy than it should have been: it starts by beating us on the head with a terrifying incident, and ends with a lecture.
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Ratings:4/5 Review By: Lachmi Site:Firstpost
On the whole Bhakshak is a compelling story and Pulkit has done a honest job in showing todays television journalists what real journalism is all about. Here is a true journalist who isnt nipped, tucked and booted but gets us the real news that we all want to consume and not white-washed narratives.
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Ratings:2/5 Review By: Saibal Site:NDTV
Bhakshak deserves full marks for intent. Its sustained restraint works just fine but the mission that the lone wolf journalist undertakes in the film appears to meander a bit too much for its – and the film’s – good. One might have ended this review with “more power to directors like Pulkit” had the film itself not been so in need of more power.
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Ratings:3/5 Review By: Anvita Site:India Today
Chief complaint about Bhakshak remains with its run-time; the film could have been shorter. It dragged slightly in the middle. Nevertheless, a definite one-time watch. That piece-to-camera at the end was special.
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Ratings:3/5 Review By: Gautaman Site:News18
However, Pulkit beautifully captures the sounds and smells and the ambiance of a small town. His lead actress has no halo around her; she is a natural, playing a simple girl but with a fiery curiosity and dogged determination to right wrongs. And, virtually with no support in a town that not only tolerates but also encourages criminals, Vaishali crosses several obstacles with remarkable ease proving that small television channels play a big role in exposing a communitys weaknesses and evils.
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Ratings:3.5/5 Review By: Umesh Site:Koimoi
Overall, Bhakshak is a must-watch as it provides us with a compelling story and performance. It subtly champions feminism sometimes without being overly preachy. The film serves as a reminder of what power the right kind of journalism holds and how were in ruins because thats completely missing today.
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Ratings:3/5 Review By: Deepa Site:Rediff
A somewhat half-baked Bhakshak does not reveal anything new, but because it is on a popular streaming channel, it will be seen by a lot more people than if it were released in the cinemas. It should create some awareness and maybe raise some compassion towards victims of abuse. It would be too much to expect a social campaign or sustained action by the lethargic system, but at least the film does its bit towards the cause.
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