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DONE ABBA MOVIE REVIEW |
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by : Abhijeet Vaishnav |
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Starring:
: Boman Irani, Minissha Lamba, Sameer Dattani.
Direction:
Shyam Benegal
Music:
Shantanu Moitra.
Production:
Reliance Big Pictures |
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After
the success of his last movie Welcome
to Sajannpur, yet again Shyam Benegal
follows the narrative form of filmmaking
which is his style. Well Done Abba is
one of the unique arts of simplified story
telling that touches the deepest corner
of your heart and makes you euphoric.
A lighthearted story that soothes your
emotions and entertains with a strong
message.
Well Done Abba is a story about Arman
Ali (Boman Irani), who works as a driver
in Mumbai for a businessman. Arman Ali
goes on leave to Chikutapally (near Hyderabad)
to search a match for his daughter Muskaan
(Minisha Lamba). He returns after 3 months
without intimating his boss. The boss
becomes furious over Arman and decides
to sack him. But Arman Ali persuades his
boss and asks for one last opportunity
and narrates a story to him.
This is where the plot unfolds and with
this the
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introduction of other characters. When he reaches
Chikutapally he finds that the state government has
a special scheme that offers to dig a well in the
agricultural land for the people who are below poverty
line. Arman, thrilled with this scheme, decides to
avail this scheme due to which he has to loop around
many government officials who end up eating from his
own pie. Frustrated Arman and his daughter Muskaan
decide to turn the table around and get what they
rightfully deserve. A series of incidents filled with
fun and emotions makes it easy for you to understand
the intricacies involved that would fetch them the
fruit.
The film would gain appreciation from the niche audience
and the ardent fans of Shayam Benegal as the concept
deviates from the regular layman’s choice of
crisp 120 minutes movie. This movie extending further
doesn’t lag with its screenplay and story line.
In terms of dialogue it can go beyond audience’s
understanding towards Telegu and Hyderabadi lingo
that follows in the movie.
The Director, Shyam Benegal has always used the characters
as a vital tool to define his story. The characters
are filled with such purity and simplicity that each
and every one plays a part and create a wavelength
with the audience. As in the past, Benegal believes
that entertainment comes with a purpose when it has
something to say. In Well Done Abba too, the sensitive
issues like forced marriage, the discrepancies and
the loopholes in the government system are conveyed
in a very polished way, respecting the sentiments
of all the people.
The performance holds the credibility in Benegal’s
movies. Boman Irani both in the form of twins, Arman
Ali and Rehman Ali is outstanding and gives his best
with his Hyderabadi lingo. The expression and the
subtle humor in the film by Boman are worth mentioning
and it stands out among all. Minisha Lamba is definitely
improving and she plays the role of a conservative
Muslim girl aptly. Rajit Kapoor known for his complex
roles in movies like Ghulam plays the role of a frustrated
police officer and shows his perfection in playing
multifarious roles. Ravi Kishen is tapped well by
Benegal as the lustful government official played
by him. Other characters Sameer Dattani, Saleem Ghouse
play their part in their movie and prove their significance.
Sonali Kulkarni is underplayed and doesn’t offer
much to the film.
The music is by Shantanu Moitra and he gives his best
yet again after Parineeta with mellifluous background
score and excellent lyrics by Ashok Mishra, Ila Arun
and Swanand Kirkire. The editing by Aseem Sinha is
sharp. The cinematography by Rajan Kothari is brilliant
and also tapping Hyderabad in a way that brings authenticity
to the entire movie.
Well Done Abba will push you to a different level
of entertainment that will make you happy as well
as sob. After winning the hearts of International
audience and winning several accolades it is likely
to merge with the Home audience too.
A perfect movie for this weekend that will soothe
your mind against all the workloads and pressures.
Verdict:
‘Well Done’ Benegal.
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Tags :
Boman Irani, Minissha Lamba, Sameer Dattani, Shyam
Benegal, Shantanu Moitra, Reliance Big Pictures |
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