Movie Review: Dasvidaniya
Film Critic: Goher Iqbal Punn
Producer: Vinay Pathak and Azam Khan
Director: Sushant Shah
Cast: Vinay Pathak, Neha Dhupia, Ranvir Shoery and Rajat Kapoor
Produced by Vinay Pathak and Azam Khan under the banner of One More Thought Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., ‘Dasvidaniya’ ignites the cinema screens this Friday. A brilliant portrayal of love and emotion, the title’s meaning is ‘good-bye’ in Russian language. The film puts the light on the ones who always wanted to do a lot of things in life but have been keeping them on hold. The film is directed by the debutante Sushant Shah and stars Vinay Pathak, Neha Dhupia, Ranvir Shoery and Rajat Kapoor in the leading roles.
The film tells the story of an ordinary man whose life revolves around making lists. But when he faces the bitter fact that his life will end in three months’ time, he makes then a final list that contains of ten things, which he likes to do before he passes away.
A non-existent person for the people around him, Amar Kaul (Vinay Pathak) is a shy and quiet person who spends a dull life in the city. It is like a obsession for him to make a ‘To-Do List’ every mooring and this is the thing that keeps him motivated to look forward to another day in life. And like most to-do lists, his lists also comprise the most boring tasks like getting the geyser repaired and buying batteries.
And then the bitter day comes when his doctor tells him that he will die in three months’ time. This moment helps him realized that there are so many things that he has always wanted to do but could not achieve them for whatever reason. Then he decides to make his final to-do list that carries ten things to do before he says good bye to the world. His first desire is indeed a common man’s desire of owning a car. Then wishes to settle scores with his boss Dasgupta (Saurabh Shukla). And he strolls through the last three months of his life, he slowly builds his courage to strengthen existing ties and rebuild relationships, which had previously soured over trivial issues. Amar manages to build courage to go down memory lane and find Neha (Neha Dhupia), his love in life. Although circumstances have changed now, but he speaks his heart out to let her know that he has always been loving her deeply. This sequence is the most emotional one of the entire film.
The script is creative and fabulous. The direction is first rate. Vinay Pathak delivers brilliant performance. Ranvir Shoery, Rajat Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla and Neha Dhupia all entice you in full.
On the whole, ‘Dasvidaniya’ is a creatively made film and must be appreciated hugely. Do watch it.
RS Rating: 3.5/5
- The reviewer is a popular and experienced Bollywood and Indian TV Analyst and laced with a good rapport with the celebs of these swanky worlds. You may write to him at the e-mails; goheriqbal@yahoo.co.uk and goher.punn@yahoo.com
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