As he moves through this emotional landscape, his advancing age adds a layer of helplessness to his situation, making the burden of responsibility all the more poignant. The story intricately weaves themes of love, sacrifice and resilience, showing how a family can come together in the face of adversity. It paints a vivid picture of the lengths one can go to for a loved one, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, hope and love can light the way forward.
The film is a remake of the acclaimed Marathi film Amit (2013), starring Vikram Gokhale, Neena Kulkarni and Reema Lagoo. Gokhale received a National Award for his acting. Neena reprises her original role, bringing depth and authenticity to the character. Directed by Gajendra Ahire, who also directed the original, this adaptation captures the essence of the story while resonating with a wide audience, making it a touching tribute to love and family. But the transition from Marathi to Hindi has not been smooth. Production value is not desired. Cinematography is a bit bad. Keep in mind, the original film was illustrated by Govind Nihalani and the way he brought the scenes to life was something else. We got a feel of Konkan in the original whereas the Lucknow depicted here and its surroundings could have been any two-tier city. And we wish better actors had played the roles of Anupam’s son, daughter-in-law and daughter. The dialogues played a big role in the success of the original film and they are the soul of the film here too.
But technical flaws aside, the film is buoyed by credible performances. Be it Ranveer Shorey, who plays a disgruntled man who feels he is overcharged by the hospital, Manoj Joshi, who plays a concerned but practical doctor, or Annu Kapoor, who plays a streetsmart childhood sweetheart. Everyone plays their friend, everyone brings their own game to the film. , As said earlier, Neena Kulkarni has reprized her role. She had a lot to do in the original but she looks good in her limited presence. The film marks the return of Mahima Chaudhary and she impresses in the role of a long-lost friend who understands a lot without telling everything. There is a quiet strength and patience in his character which helps Anupam Kher’s character. Kher is probably as good an actor as Gokhale, if not better. He brings all his experience to the table to play the role of a man who is slowly losing hope and yet fighting with all his might to provide the best medical aid to his wife lying in a coma. He is someone who has little means and sees all help diminished in his time of need, which coincides with the 80 percent of the population who live this reality every day.
Watch the film for its soulful acting. It’s really tear inducing, so keep tissues handy. The film is streaming on Zee5