Review of Mukti Bhavan - Hotel Salvation . . .

Review of Mukti Bhavan - Hotel Salvation . . . 

Finally seen one the most beautiful films of 2017. Sadly this year has very few brilliant films came and this one tops the list for me. It's always great treat for me to watch an out of the box movie. A film that doesn't have typical ingredients of bollywood but it has it's own way to shine out and can make space in the heart of viewer. Yes I'm lover of unusual cinema. Undoubtedly i enjoy all kinds of films but this genre has some special place in my heart. High content, low budget, unusual story telling, ensemble casting and brave production design. It includes films such as Aankhon Dekhi, Masaan, City Lights and many more but here what I'm trying to say that these kind of films rarely come in our hindi film industry. Some brave film makers venture for it.
Story of a Father-Son set in Banaras. Father (Lalit Behl) feels that he iz about to leave the life and his last wish iz to die in Banaras for salvation. He takes his son (Adil Hussain) there and stays in Mukti Bhavan - Hotel Salvation which iz really located in Banaras and it iz belife of hindu religion people Moksh definitely can be achieved if they die while staying there. It's not only Father-Son story but also about death. I would say it's more about life than death. It reminded me of Aarti Chhabria's directorial short film *Mumbai-Varanasi Express* starring Darshan Jariwala which came this year. It reminded me of *Masaan* too. I'm so pleased that one more simple but beautifully told story came in this list.
Writing work done by director himself *Shubhashish Bhutiani.*
Excellent writing. It has humour. Talks of Father-Son makes scene humorous, some serious dialogues very well penned down. Wife of Adil asks when papa iz dying?
Interrogation scene with the manager (Anil Rastogi) of hotel salvation, Father tells about the next birth he wants to take as a Sher (Lion) or Kangaroo that conversation brilliantly written. Many dialogues stayed with me after film.
Direction at it's best. What type of narration this kind of story needs it has got exactly.
Many scenes to be appreciated.
Shubhashish Bhutiani's debut feature made me his biggest fan. Conversations between Father-Son, followed by Adil asking for leaves at office from his boss, Adil realisation scene, vibration of phone many times, climax  and many more where director gave his best. Even shooting at real location makes movie worth watch. Hatz off to cinematographer for capturing such a beauty of Banaras (Varanasi, Kaashi). Travelling by taxi iz also well filmed scene. Solid execution according to the story.
Performances by leads OUTSTANDING. i could see the real faces of Father-Son roles played by them. Both of them extremely good. Other supporting cast also good.
Overall i can say that, this one made me proud to be a cinema lover. Always prefer to watch some beyond the boundaries types films in our hindi film industry.
For honestly film making i think it deserves
4.7/5.
--- by Harsh Desai . . .

Review of Toilet Ek Prem Katha . . .

Review of Toilet Ek Prem Katha . . . 

When trailer released me and my friend who iz big fan of Akki were so much excited. I think after Baby i was this much excited for his film. This time i think not only his fans but other public also curious to know how Akki iz going to show a government campaign with an entertaining love story.

Undoubtedly brilliant concept. No love stories i have seen which has Toilet as villain. Akki falls in love with Bhumi and makes her his better half but very next day of the marriage she gets to know that they don't have a Toilet in their house. They have to go away in some jungle with group of ladies. Film set in the village of Lord Krishna Mathura in UP.

It throws light on Indian citizens and their attitudes towards government schemes and their beliefs in superstition. This unique story and it's and amazing story telling makes movie must watch. I personally liked film. It might not get so much positive reviews from the critics but I'm sure Akki fans will definitely enjoy as well as others who eagerly waited for it won't be disappointed with it. This iz an absolutely fine film came out this year. I wish it may earn so much at box office on these festivals.

First half of the film iz sweet love story with skillfully written comic dialogues which engaged me till the interval. Post interval it's less comedy and more drama. Somewhere i found drama at it's appropriate place while some promotions of government campaign didn't make me impressed. I found it forced. It clears that lead iz a strongly supporter of our present government.

I believe all the times people blame government for so and so happening in the country but no one wants to bring the change. Even sometimes i noticed in real life people don't speak up against something wrong happening in the society until it happens with them. 1 dialogue iz there by Akki "No one raise the voice until it's their personal". Thus, film has ingredients of entertainment as well as social drama.

I found some weak point personally and technically in the film but who cares when they have tried their best to bring change in the country by this brilliantly told story.

Performance by Akshay Kumar iz Kickass. He nails in some funny one liner dialogues.

Bhumi Pendeker iz simply superb. Hatz off to her acting skills. She definitely steals the show. She has became my favourite from the new comers. Divyendu iz awesome.

Anupam Kher Sir and others lend good support. Music iz okayish kinda. Overall it's definitely not to be missed on the occasion of Indian Independence Day.

My ratings for presenting this unique subject film

3.8/5.

--- by Harsh Desai . . .