Hurt and humiliation is skin deep in Reporting Live’s truth-seeking, which is why its cynical view of a crusader’s fate leaves no impact, notes Sukanya Verma.

IMAGE: Parineeti Chopra in Reporting Live.

Key Points

• Dhruv Tripathi's Reporting Live aims to expose illegal sand mining and the suppression of dissent, inspired by true events.
• The film's premise of whistleblower journalism is exciting, but its execution is marred by a 'staggeringly bland drama' and 'shoddy treatment'.
• Parineeti Chopra's portrayal of journalist Sandhya and Deven Bhojani's role as cameraman Vinod are criticised for lacking conviction and chemistry.

Inspired by true events surrounding illegal sand mining, Dhruv Tripathi’s directorial debut co-written with Mihir Jadhav means to shed the light on how those wielding power conceal the truth and suppress the voice of dissent to fulfil their ambitions at the cost of human life and safety.

Until a pair of daredevil journalists make it their life’s mission to bring out the blatant abuse of power out in the open.

Not too many whistleblower stories get told in Hindi films, which would make the premise of Reporting Live an exciting affair. Except shoddy treatment of a serious concern results in a staggeringly bland drama.

Unconvincing Performances and Plot

The TRP-chasing TV reporter Sandhya (Parineeti Chopra) dreams of turning primetime anchor, buying her own home before she settles down for one of the arranged marriage set-ups her grandmother keeps...

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