In
a nutshell:
While most established
Bollywood film directors resort to erotica to garner the views on the digital
media platform, this film definitely comes as a breath of fresh air. Its
narrative breezes you and inspires you to live life at its fullest.
The symbolism of the storyline
has been perfectly interwoven with the world famous Parsi dish ‘Akuri’. Every
scene has a message and a learning attached to it. I won’t dwell on the scenes
and spoil the show.
Hats off to Prerna Madhok and the executive
producer for showcasing such a fantastic concept to the world. A big hug to Jamshid Roointon for bolstering the image
of the Parsi community with such aplomb. You need a standing ovation.
What
I loved about the film:
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Story, screenplay writer and director Jamshid Roointon has hit the bull’s eye
when it comes to perfection. Every scene is a cinematic delight. Bringing to
focus the Parsi community and their favourite cuisine with such élan is
commendable. Drawing inferences from the recipe to one’s life has been etched
out with strong messages that linger with you for a lifetime.
·
The introductory scene wherein the camera
captures every moment without giving the actor’s face is innovative. DOP Suresh Beesaveni has always worked in excellent
projects and carved a niche for some Wow scenes in the films. His wizardry is at
its peak for sure.
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You may find the collage scenes long drawn out
but look for the hidden magic in getting those candid shots.
·
Editor Shankh
Rajyadhyaksha waves his magical editing wand with such finesse that
increases the tempo is some places like a lightning bolt. Apparently he is also
the executive producer (Axis Jump Films). Watch out for the zip-zap-zoom cuts
in the flashback scene. Knowing Shankh’s magic, this scene is a scene-stealer.
·
Background Score & Music by Shubhankar is soothing and holistic. His
skills raise the bars at various levels of the film. ‘Hope ki Rope’ performed
by Shaan is lilting and ethereal.
Now for the actors:
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Cyrus Irani, played by Darshan Gokani will charm you with his simplicity yet classy demeanour.
Darshan has imbibed the fine nuances of being a Parsi and emerged a true
winner. His crisp white shirts, not overdoing the clichéd Parsi acting and
constant playing with his eyes for that special effect have made his character
loveable and endearing.
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Sadiq Sheikh’s character played by Sushant Kandya has multiple dimensions.
And believe this actor has given a mind-blowing performance. From sorrow to frustration
to shock, his mannerisms are never repeated. It’s actors like these who go a
long way with their cinematic passion.
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Firdaus
Mevawalla as the café owner sails through with kid gloves. He’s
always been a treat to watch although he has underplayed his role as per the character
requirements.
Some points that got me thinking:
·
Most restaurants have banned cigarette smoking
on their premises. How on earth does an Irani restaurant allow this? Creative
liberties, I suppose. But yes, that scene is an integral path of the film.
·
Cyrus buys a single cigarette, smokes it while
chatting with Sadiq. After leaving, Sadiq finds a cigarette lying on the table
with Cyrus’s lighter. How come?
·
When Cyrus gets the present, the date mentioned
is 2015. Why the delay since we are in 2017? Was it to overshadow the cigarette
smoking scene in the hotel?
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