Corporate

Close on the heels of the success of the national award winning Page 3, the director has come up with another brilliant 'real' story related to our society. A film revolving around the affairs of the business world, Corporate is based on the rivalry between two FMCG giants. Corporate tells you about the alarming nexus between the business world and politics in the nation. It is baffling to believe that a nation's political policies are influenced by the might of a few rich businessmen. The film explores the dark side of the corporate world, giving an insight into how people climb up the corporate ladder. Infidelity, flirting and betrayal - today's employees are game for everything that can help them grab a top position in their organization. Corporate belongs to the character of Nishi (Bipasha Basu) who, despite being dedicated and loyal to her company, is made a pawn in the politics of power. Nishi does everything immoral to help her company bag a precious deal. But, in the end, she pays for her loyalty with her career and love. Bhandarkar has made good use of his unusual collection of actors. Rajat Kapoor undoubtedly stands out as the star performer in the role of Vinay Sehgal, the daring, no-holds barred entrepreneur, who does not care a damn about anything but his money and reputation.

Kay Kay Menon does a good job of his small role, though it is indigestible to see him romancing the hot Bipasha. Bit stars like Lilette Dubey, Harsh Chhaya and Payal Rohatgi have been wasted. But then, how many directors would even offer to waste them in their films? Rohatgi continues to do nothing but make sultry moves in skimpy clothes. Extracting a sterling performance from Bipasha, Bhandarkar has proved that the sex symbol can carry off mature roles with ease. The transition of Nishi's character has been dealt with panache by both the director and the actor. Corporate has its lows too. The biggest disappointment is the music of the film. Though the Sikander number rings a bell in the ears, the overall music score is not worth a mention. Shamir Tandon, the music director of Page 3, could have done better.

Also, the film could have done without unnecessary stretching. It is quite disappointing to see the headstrong and debauched Bipasha end on the losing side. But then, Corporate is an Indian film after all. The heroine has to come out as the good by the end of it all. Alas! Will we ever come off this pretentious moral policing?

As all Madhur Bhandarkar films, Corporate also ends on a dark note, leaving the audience with their newfound negativity about the corporate world