URI

Released On: January 2019 Genre: Patriotic Drama Directed By: Aditya Dhar Starcast:� Vicky Kaushal, Paresh Rawal, Rajit Kapur, Kriti Kulhari, Yami Gautam, Swaroop Sampat, Mohit Raina

Based on�true events and the dramatic retaliation of URI attack on September 2016, director�Aditya�Dhar�declares that his film is a �Tribute to a brave new India�.�Nationalism is writ large all over this war drama that leads up to and reimagines�the retaliatory surgical strikes conducted by the Indian Army against�militant launch pads�in �Pakistani-administered Kashmir�. The screenplay is divided into five chapters with the film opening in June 2015. Within minutes,�Dhar�unleashes a barrage of gunshots as an Indian Army convoy is ambushed by militants.�A few minutes later, in a covert operation, a special forces unit attacks a terrorist camp on the Eastern border. The guns and grenades explode to a pulsating soundtrack and the breathless editing builds tension. On their return to New Delhi, the victorious unit, led by Major�Vihaan�Shergill, is commended by the prime minister. Vicky�Kaushal�is in top form in the part of�Shergill.�He not only�rocks an army uniform, but also pitches�Shergill�just right�- neither a chest-thumper�nor a brooder, but a patriot who is an officer and a gentleman. In the first few chapters, Dhar�build up Shergill�s back story and leads up to the attack on an Indian Army base in Uri in which 19 soldiers were killed and the Indian government�s subsequent decision to respond with surgical strikes. Paresh�Rawal�plays�Govind, the National Security Advisor, in charge of the mission.�Rajit�Kapur�dons a silver wig and beard, and sits in the PM�s seat. His conference table also�accommodates�office-holders modelled on Defence Minister�Manohar�Parrikar�and Home Minister�Rajnath�Singh. This high command lends itself to expected jingoistic and provocative dialogues.�Yami Gautam�plays an intelligence officer.�Kirti�Kulhari�pops in and out as a woebegone Indian Air Force pilot.�Swaroop�Sampat�plays Vihaan�s mother and�Mohit�Raina makes an impression as the fearless Major�Karan�Kashyap. So far so good. But the film would have�benefitted�greatly from some surgery, or at least amputation, on the second half. Considering that the entire film is leading up to the events that occurred in the 11 days after the 18 September attack, which is where greater heft was needed. Some intrigue in the intelligence gathering and�strategizing�would have been welcome. But it turns out that an invention, casually designed by an intern at the�Defence Research and Development Organization�(DRDO), can save the day. What�Dhar�squanders on the screenplay, he makes up for in the details. Stefan Richter�s carefully designed and executed action scenes,�Sashwat�Sachdev�s thunderous background score, sound mix, sound design and special effects simulate authenticity. As far as war dramas go,�Uri: The Surgical Strike�is a confidently made film that comes out guns blazing. And when the guns are not blazing,�Kaushal�certainly is. The movie is not at all a foodie one. There are just two scenes which show foods in the movie first one where Kaushal�s return is celebrated by the family and second where Indian Intelligence trick the Pakistani Officer by mixing drugs in the drink. The first one shows Paneer Tikka and the second scene shows Roasted Chicken, and also talks about Yakhni Pulao. We are presenting Barbequed Paneer Tikka for you all to enjoy.

Barbequed Paneer Tikka

Ingredients 16 cubes� � � � � � � � 1-2 inches Paneer Cubes 1/2� � � � � � � � � � � � �Green Pepper, cut into chunks 1/2� � � � � � � � � � � � �Red Bell Pepper, cut into chunks 1� � � � � � � � � � � � � � Red Onion, cut into chunks For basting� � � � � � � Oil or Cooking Spray For the marinade 3/4 cup� � � � �Whole Milk Yogurt 1/2 tsp� � � � �Turmeric Powder 1 tsp� � � � � � Garam Masala 1/2 tsp� � � � �Cumin Powder 1/2 tsp� � � � �Coriander Powder 1/4 tsp� � � � �Crushed Ginger 1/4 tsp� � � � �Crushed Garlic To taste� � � � Cayenne Pepper To taste� � � � Salt For garnish Minced Cilantro Lime Chat Masala Method

• Mix all the ingredients for the marinade together in a large bowl.
• Toss the paneer cubes, onions and peppers and mix to coat well.
• Chill for at least 20 mins in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the grill. Skewer the paneer and the veggies alternatingly.
• Apply cooking spray or oil on barbeque grill and place the skewers on it.
• Turn them around every 5-10 mins or so and they will be done once you dont see any raw marinade on them.
• Sprinkle some minced cilantro and chat masala and squeeze a lime wedge just before serving.