Friday, September 27, 2013

The Lunchbox, as delicious as it actually is!

What would happen if a small feather touches your forehead. Taken by its simplicity you start to stare at it, without knowing that you are being lifted up. You continue staring at the beauty and then after two hours realize that its middle of nowhere, no land no sky. Trapped above clouds, you see two starts moving at the horizon. A light musical note appears in background. You are not able to find out whether they are moving closer or apart. They just seem moving, unknowing or perhaps knowing. The music become more definite and eventually takes you away..

That's what happens after watching Lunchbox. 

I had not seen a good movie for long. Not a one so touching, perhaps after Sophie's Choice starring Merryl Streep. 

An about to retire clerk facing a new recruit who would take his place.
Nawazuddin Siddiqi shines as always.
A dialogue is worth mentioning.
While buying cigarette, Nawaz. " सर सुना है आपने एक बिल्ली को लात मारी  थी और वो बस के निचे आ गयी थी."

Irrfan Khan replies, "बिल्ली नहीं, आदमी था. बच के रहना तुम!"
The movie has few exquisite scenes and dialogues.
Deshpande aunty (So nice to hear the name!) sending in Mirch to Ila. Ila deciding to go to Bhutan cause people seem to be happy there... It just touches you deep inside and feels no pain.
A particular scene also reminds you of the fact that you are also are ageing. Perhaps, the same way Mr. Sajan Fernandez does....

Those who are interested in watching a good movie that leaves you spellbound, do not forget to watch Lunchbox.

As the title says, The Lunchbox is as delicious as it actually is!