![]() ![]() ![]() Old and New Delhi, and even Gurgaon feature often in the film, playing host to a bunch of characters. The characters may or may not be relatable, and there are plenty of leaps of faith the film expects you to make but it is also an honest, charming film that will make you laugh and cry. It is an intimate little film, Rajma Chawal yet this is the sort of turn our so-called 'commercial’ cinema should be taking. The cosmopolitan son sees this as an affront to his sensibilities, uprooting him from the more 'classy' environs he grew up in. The son's angst is further compounded by the fact that his father decides to move out of the convenience and status of living in New Delhi, to go back to his roots in Chandni Chowk. The best thing about the film is easily Rishi Kapoor's earnest performance as a father who's trying his best to bridge the communication gap with his son, after his wife (and mother to his only child) passes away. Rishi Kapoor's ‘petulant uncle’ image on Twitter is a mighty distraction from the acting ability he brings to the table but if ever you needed a reminder of just how good he is at his craft, look no further than Leena Yadav's Rajma Chawal, which has been presented by Netflix, and was screened at the 20th Mumbai Film Festival. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |