I must have seen this film 22 times. Something about it that makes you laugh all the time. Hv a full circle of friends mad over Ek Chalis. I very much enjoyed this dark comedy that is most set in a night between 1:40 and 4:10. On his way home a young man, Nilesh misses the last train. The next one's due at 4:10 so he goes wondering the streets in search of a taxi or any other alternative that will get him home. He only has 70 rupees but, by the end of the night, he ends up with 25 million. How? During Nilesh's adventure (or misadventure) we are introduced to various characters including a Nana Patekar wannabe wannabe, a corpulent 'cabaret' singer, an obese 'hijra', a glass-eyed hit-man, a wacky chatterbox of a tomboy, a ruthless CC (corrupt cop) and lots of unusual 'visitors' of the night.
Abhay Deol is one of the very few fine actors of the current generation who is a risk-taker. Though he seems to be getting into greedy now. .
Neha Dhupia is mostly adequate but in a few scenes, she tends to go over the top. Still her best job till date. The supporting cast are great and really bring out the humor. I just thought the cops and gay goon who tries to rape Abhay was cooool. Three hit men in the car sequences were bit loud and could have used some slight toning down. But twist in screenplay keeps u on edge. I think he has screenplay sense and art of film making better than Sajid Khans and 99% of directors boasting today.
The songs play in the background are blended so well. There is one very pleasant song that often repeats in the background, a great song for a rainy or just-rained scene. The cabaret number 'Kukuruku' is quite catchy. The voice-over is quite charming and quirky and gives more insight into Nilesh's character.
Director Khanduri deserves a pat on the shoulder for coming up with something different that is so much fun to watch.
Now Im just dying to see this director's new film KLPD aka Kismat Love Paisa Dilli. He is coming back after 5 years we r hoping it is as mad or more.
Abhay Deol is one of the very few fine actors of the current generation who is a risk-taker. Though he seems to be getting into greedy now. .
Neha Dhupia is mostly adequate but in a few scenes, she tends to go over the top. Still her best job till date. The supporting cast are great and really bring out the humor. I just thought the cops and gay goon who tries to rape Abhay was cooool. Three hit men in the car sequences were bit loud and could have used some slight toning down. But twist in screenplay keeps u on edge. I think he has screenplay sense and art of film making better than Sajid Khans and 99% of directors boasting today.
The songs play in the background are blended so well. There is one very pleasant song that often repeats in the background, a great song for a rainy or just-rained scene. The cabaret number 'Kukuruku' is quite catchy. The voice-over is quite charming and quirky and gives more insight into Nilesh's character.
Director Khanduri deserves a pat on the shoulder for coming up with something different that is so much fun to watch.
Now Im just dying to see this director's new film KLPD aka Kismat Love Paisa Dilli. He is coming back after 5 years we r hoping it is as mad or more.