WHO WAS "CROOK"?

WHO WAS “CROOK”?:

(A comment on the movie Crook) –

I just watched the movie Crook, starring Emraan Hashmi and Neha Sharma. The first thing I’d like to mention is that this was only the second Emraan Hashmi film I’ve ever watched. The first one was Good Boy, Bad Boy, and I’ve only seen bits of Jannat. Honestly, I had avoided his movies because of some not-so-great past experiences with his work.

Now, coming to the point—Crook turned out to be quite entertaining. Everyone played their roles sincerely, but Emraan Hashmi’s character, Jay, was particularly challenging and interesting. True to his usual style, he started flirting right from the beginning. And let’s be honest—his face naturally gives off that flirtatious vibe, doesn’t it? He’s really getting the kind of roles that suit his personality.

The movie began with a powerful line:
“Agar aap Allah ke bachche ki madad karoge, to Allah aapki madad zaroor karega.”
(If you help God’s children, then God will definitely help you in return.)

Now, let’s talk about the central issue in the movie—why were Indians being attacked in Australia? Do you think the film showed the truth? That Indians go there just to have fun or marry Australians for PR (permanent residency)? Personally, I don’t believe that’s the whole story. Let me share my perspective.

There’s one thing about us Indians—wherever we go, we try to shape that place according to our own culture, values, and sometimes, our dominance. Yes, there’s a tendency for dadagiri (bossy behavior). But there’s another major factor—Indians are generally more hardworking than workers in many other countries. And we’re often willing to work for lower salaries. Since the pay is in dollars, euros, or other foreign currencies, we feel it’s a great deal. But from the local’s point of view, it’s not ideal. They’re not ready to work for low wages, and as a result, companies prefer hiring more Indians and fewer locals.

This causes frustration among locals, who think,
“If these Indians take all our jobs, what will we do?”
So, unfortunately, some of them started retaliating through violence. That’s not right. The world should value talent—not nationality. Australians should accept this reality. Ironically, while these things are happening abroad, similar discrimination happens right here within India, though for different reasons.

Coming back to the movie—the girl’s actions were justified, and she eventually succeeded in her goals. Her brother’s role, however, didn’t sit well with me. Although his reactions were relatable under those circumstances, in the end, his choices were wrong. So yes, we could call him the real “Crook.”

Thank you for reading my blog. Feel free to leave your comments and share your thoughts on Crook. Do you agree with my views? Let me know!

Good night, and stay tuned for my next blog!

Regards,

Ashutosh.

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