मैं वापस आऊंग - a film by Imtiaz Ali
Like most Bollywood hits, this one too has an ocean of reviews pouring non stop. I tried to write few words about one of the most watchable films in recent times. It's the story of an old man terribly stuck in his youth during pre- partition era. The high voltage suffering in love, longing for the beloved, painful memories of the partitioned communities and the nation, all on a single page. Over the years, in his new country, the man molded himself into a very harsh and tough person. The sensitivity of his flourishing family members towards his past heartful attachments was badly ignored, till he reaches his death bed. His NRI grandson emerges as his sole gentle and compassionate listner and a kind of Google search. The search was better late than never. Ending was subtle and sober. Audience is made to think about the apathy of refugees, world over. Imtiaz Ali has successfully recreated a piece from the history. It's an eye opener and an emotional roller...