Finally after it official release 2 weeks ago DSM releases in Vancouver.
Dharampal (paresh rawal) is a nice and contented man but he hates his Muslim neighbour Nawab (annu kapoor) for obvious reasons. One day, he discovers an affidavit in his dead mother's locker where he discovers he is a Muslim by birth and an adopted child. He takes the help of Nawab to locate his real parents and the local Mullah (murali sharma) sets a condition that he must learn the ways of a devout Muslim to see his father. On the other hand, Dharampal's son is a staunch follower of Neelanand Baba (naseeruddin shah) and he wants to impress his girlfriend's father who is a staunch Hindu so he compels Dharampal to learn the ways of a proper Hindu. What happens from there forms the rest.
The director has come up with an eye opening storyline and while the presentation was rich, the narrative was quite absorbing. The dialogues were well written. The script was above average and the screenplay made it lot better. The background score was melodious and three songs were worth watching. Cinematography was the main strength to this film. Editing was crisp. Costumes were well designed to suit the backdrop while the art department was majestic. It was Paresh Rawal's show all the way and he was superb. Naseeruddin Shah was excellent. Annu Kapoor was awesome. Alka Kaushal made her presence felt. Murali Sharma was impressive. Others did their bit as required and added value.
Any film which has to do with religion and sentiment is always sensitive but it takes good sensibility to shape it in the right manner and a dose of entertainment. In this movie, the first half goes about with elements of drama, some humor and some intense moments. The interval bang was interesting and the second half takes the required momentum with its share of twists and turns.The films minus is that it has hangover of films like OMG and PK, though different in many ways, the nostalgia factor does hinder at times, and a more rational climax would have done wonders.Overall, this is a movie which must be watched not just for its entertainment but also for the rational perspective it offers to all groups of audience.
3.25/5* or 6.5/10
Dharampal (paresh rawal) is a nice and contented man but he hates his Muslim neighbour Nawab (annu kapoor) for obvious reasons. One day, he discovers an affidavit in his dead mother's locker where he discovers he is a Muslim by birth and an adopted child. He takes the help of Nawab to locate his real parents and the local Mullah (murali sharma) sets a condition that he must learn the ways of a devout Muslim to see his father. On the other hand, Dharampal's son is a staunch follower of Neelanand Baba (naseeruddin shah) and he wants to impress his girlfriend's father who is a staunch Hindu so he compels Dharampal to learn the ways of a proper Hindu. What happens from there forms the rest.
The director has come up with an eye opening storyline and while the presentation was rich, the narrative was quite absorbing. The dialogues were well written. The script was above average and the screenplay made it lot better. The background score was melodious and three songs were worth watching. Cinematography was the main strength to this film. Editing was crisp. Costumes were well designed to suit the backdrop while the art department was majestic. It was Paresh Rawal's show all the way and he was superb. Naseeruddin Shah was excellent. Annu Kapoor was awesome. Alka Kaushal made her presence felt. Murali Sharma was impressive. Others did their bit as required and added value.
Any film which has to do with religion and sentiment is always sensitive but it takes good sensibility to shape it in the right manner and a dose of entertainment. In this movie, the first half goes about with elements of drama, some humor and some intense moments. The interval bang was interesting and the second half takes the required momentum with its share of twists and turns.The films minus is that it has hangover of films like OMG and PK, though different in many ways, the nostalgia factor does hinder at times, and a more rational climax would have done wonders.Overall, this is a movie which must be watched not just for its entertainment but also for the rational perspective it offers to all groups of audience.
3.25/5* or 6.5/10