Gali Gali Chor Hai (2012)
Bharat is the Indian common man and a part-time actor, and portrays the role of Hanuman, the monkey God, at the local Ramleela skit. His family consists of his wife, Nisha, ambitious for her husband, and would like him to be promoted from cashier to manager at the bank. Bharat, however, wants to be Ram, the protagonist in Ramleela. And then one day, Bharat’s table-fan gets stolen. Bharat then gets sucked into a system that worships corruption and dishonesty, and is forced to bribe his way through criminals and law keepers alike, just to get this table-fan back. What the system does not seem to realise, however, is that even somebody as common as Bharat can snap, and when he does, he can make life hell for a lot of people
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The Age of Commercialism
Brilliant and touching
A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.
The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful
Im sorry to start the review with such a headline, but it's really sad that a talented actor like Akshaye Khanna has to face this, this guy is one of the finest actors we have but sadly perhaps his movie choices made him to see this day. Gali Gali Chor Hai was his last release till date and Im waiting to see him back in action. The film is directed by Rumi Jaffrey who gave us Life Partner before which too didn't work. This film tries to encash on the then Anna Movement which was a rage, The film could've succeeded had it been handled with more conviction. The initial scenes are well handled like the Annu Kapoor-Akshaye Khanna portions, but the Ram Leela part could be better justaxposed. Also the way things are handled towards the end don't work, though the scene where Akshaye slaps the culprits is well handled, the film ends on an abrupt note rightaway.Direction is below the mark Music is okayAkshaye Khanna is superb in his role, he gives it all and emerges triumps, its the script that lets him down Mughda Ghodse and Shreya Saran are okay Satish Kaushik is good, Murli Sharma is as usual Annu Kapoor is superb, rest are okay
I'm rating on the basis of my expectations with the movie. The movie shows the Indian system exploiting the gullibility of the masses.Good things about the movie:1. Actors are good and have done a commendable job2. Some would like Veena's item songBad things about the movie:1. Monotonous story and very depressing throughout2. Ends abruptly without giving a proper conclusion. But still you'll be happy that at least the movie is over.I would rather recommend watching "Office Office" serial which gives a great portrayal of corruption in the Indian offices along with unique characters to tickle your funny bone.
the first part was really funny, i sometimes rewind the DVD just to watch the funny scenes again. the ending is a little weak. they could have shown how that little fan got the protagonist in court, etc. the terrorist plot wasn't entirely related to corruption.the older police should have won the best supporting actor award, he was also ridiculously funny.i used to think that India films were mostly about marriages, but i have seen quite a few films that are actually about corruption, and other social problems, etc.I enjoyed watching it very much.And this is also added to my list of "Top Indian films about bureaucracy for all Chinese directors".
Akshaye Khanna, no doubt is one of the finest actors of Hindi cinema. directer Rumy Jafry's last film life partner was a good film. so i expected a decent film. but it's a total disappointment. people watches movie to be entertained. films carrying social message are highly appreciated many times. but this film is a rubbish. this film portrays corruption & bribery but not in very realistic manner. those are so dramatic. at best it can be a stage drama of village, but it can't be a cinema.this film shows no solve of problem. this film doesn't carry single scene to be remembered after watching the movie. only good thing was Veena Malik's body show in the item song. none of the songs was even average, those are below average. when some people will understand there are no takers of Anu Malik's music in this time.