Dinesh Kamath's column on movie 'Dehraadun Diary' that was published in Newsband

Dehraadun Diary is an upcoming movie which will be released on 4 January 2012. Dehraadun Diary’s concept will be based on corruption points. The movie Dehraadun Diary is directed by Milind Ukey and produced by Annita Dhawan Nandwani and Yatin Nandwani.

Preeti, a free spirited daughter of Sadgun Thakur, is in love with Anshul, son of an IAS officer. Their match isn't acceptable to Preeti's family and in a fit of rage Preeti's brother kills Anshul for his family. And this is where the story begins.

Having lost their young son, the parents of Anshul, Mr and Mrs Sharma are there on confronted by the corrupt system. They can't match steps with Thakur's political powers and ways to shield his son. However, encouraged and supported by Anshul's younger brother Akash, the old couple makes a resolve - to fight, fight till they get justice.

The film is the journey of the mother who has lost the child she once held in her hands and dreamt of an old age holding his hands.

It's the journey of a brother who could have focused on his career, his future, yet decides to give it all up so that never again a brother loses his 'bhai' to an act of rage.

It's also the journey of a soulmate who loses herself after the loss, so much so that she takes any path she is guided to. She even turns supportive of her own brother when faced with legality but at the end the unadulterated power of love brings her to the threshold and she stands for the right.

Dehraadun Diary is a much needed film about the strength in common man, the fury that loss lends you and fearlessness that come only with unconditional love.

Here are the character sketches:

Anshul Sharma: Rohit Bakhshi

26, Anshul is a boy every girl would love to get married to. Anshul is in love with Preeti, daughter of an MP with a criminal past. Preeti is nothing like the image of her family members. Her beauty runs deep to her soul. And that caught Anshul. Both came close with time and want to get married against opposition from Preeti's family.

Anshul is a peace loving being but at the same time believes in fighting for justice.

Preeti Thakur: Ragini Nandwani

25. A princess. Charming, sweet, little spoilt, well taken care of; Preeti has always looked at the world through rainbow colored glasses. Born to a rich and affluent political family in Dehradun Preeti doesn't really need any change in her life. It's all perfect.

Perfect, until she met Anshul. At the graduation college both became friends. Her child like innocence, purity draws Anshul towards her. And Anshul's traits attract her. Friendship blossoms into love. And they decide to get married but Preeti's family is not in favor of the liaison. Threats are issued to Anshul. He doesn't get bogged down but decides to marry Preeti only her family approves the relation.

Preeti's life was about to change. A simple, innocent girl was about to face a cruel test - a test to stand for her love or stand for the family - to choose between a life without Anshul or a life with severe guilt.

Preeti's story is about the trial of a young woman's character, a sad story since it ends at loss and defeat however, no matter what choices she makes.

Aakash Sharma: Adhyayan Suman

Aakash Sharma 23, younger brother of Anshul Sharma, Aakash is very close to his elder brother, he shares each and everything with him. He is the one who sacrifices his life to get justice for his brother against all odds.

Mrs. Nilima Sharma: Rati Agnihotri

A mother has absolutely nothing to live for once she loses her child.

At 55, Mrs. Sharma is a principal at a Government college. A disciplinarian, kind hearted, helpful woman, she has always inculcated middle class values in her sons.

Mr. Sharma: Manuj Bhaskar

A Retired IAS officer, always believes in simple living and high thinking, throughout his career has been miles away from corruption, controversies. After the shocker news of Anshul, his perspective towards life changes.

Vishesh Thakur: Vishal Bhonsle

Vishesh is a 29 year old son of don politician Sadgun Yadav. He is aggressive, angry, impatient, impulsive and literate only of the surface. With political dreams that run in his blood, Vishesh already feels like he runs the constituency. Power hungry, ego centric, impolite, Vishesh does what he wants, when he wants. Vishesh is detached human, he doesn't love anyone other than himself.

Sadgun Thakur: Kunwar Aziz

A corrupt politician, Sadgun Thakur is a MP, father of Preeti Thakur and Vishesh Thakur. Sadgun has a strong hold in politics. He is the one who encourages and supports the crime done by his son, MP Sadgun Thakur forces his daughter Preeti to go to London when Preeti steps in as first witness against his brother Vishesh Thakur. Sadgun also threatens all the witnesses to turn hostile.

Mrs. Thakur: Neelima Azim

Wife of Sadgun Thakur, mother of Preeti and Vishesh Thakur, she is the person who only follows his husband and never ever stands against him, she has a dream to be a future MP and for that she will go to any extent.

Do watch the film Dehraadun Diary when it gets released on 4 January 2012.