Cast: Pankaj Kapur, Dimple Kapadia, Aparshakti Khurana, Samir Soni, Nausheed Cyrusi, Manasi Parekh, Sunil Paliwal Directed by: Sau...
Cast: Pankaj Kapur, Dimple Kapadia, Aparshakti Khurana, Samir Soni,
Nausheed Cyrusi, Manasi Parekh, Sunil Paliwal
Directed by: Saurabh Shukla
Saurabh Shukla had acted and directed a play called Jab Khuli Kitaab a
few years back which he now adapts on the screen with Pankaj Kapur playing what
Shukla had played in the play. He chooses the picturesque locales of Almora and
Ranikhet to set the film which talks about a man whose life falls apart. Shukla
gets the two main characters of Kapur & Dimple Kapadia portray such
endearing roles. He also infuses earnest and sincere moments in the film. But
sometimes it goes to being silly which makes the film lose the credibility that
it deserves.
74-year Gopal Chandra Nautiyal (Kapur) stays and looks dutifully and
lovingly after his 70-year old wife Anusuya (Kapadia) who is in a state of coma
for over two years. The whole Nautiyal family has come down to Ranikhet after
thinking that she may just pass away. But one day, Anusuya comes out of coma
making everyone overjoyed, especially Gopal. But his world comes crashing down
when she confesses to a shocking secret making Gopal go for a divorce after 50
years of marriage. He seeks the help of an eager lawyer Negi (Aparshakti
Khurana). What is the secret? What happens forms the rest of the story.
Both Pankaj Kapur & Dimple Kapadia perform their difficult parts
with utmost ease especially that latter. Aparshakti Khurana, as usual, gives an
adorable performance. As Parmesh, the elder son of the Nautiyals, Samir Soni is good
and leaves a mark. It’s good to see Nauheed Cyrusi as Parmesh’s wife Farnaaz
after a long hiatus. Manasi Parekh as the judge Asha, despite a half-baked
character, is nice.
Another high point of the film is the stunning cinematography by Adri
Thakur. Songs and music is nothing to write home about.
The climax leaves a lot to be desired.
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