RATING: 4/5
The director, writer and producer Amole Gupte is back to touch our hearts with the leaf-rustling 'Hawa Hawaai' after his stomach feeling (pun intended) 'Stanley Ka Dabba'. His son Partho is back as a lead with a transition from Stanley to Arjun in this movie and as usual has provided the audience with an absolutely brilliant performance again. Of course, this could be due to a few similarities between the two characters he has played in both the films.
Arjun (Partho) is a boy who lost his father due to the pressure put on him by the zamindars. His father's heart was destroyed just as the crops were leading to his death. He helped his mother out by selling tea with the simple excuse of two plus two makes four hands to earn for the family. That's when he comes across roller skating, his new passion and dream. Also, that's when he encounters Lucky Sir.
The movie initially takes time to pick up some pace and it's after the interval that it really begins to have its effect on you.
The first half isn't weak and keeps you engaged with the transition of
Arjun from just a mere chaiwaala to a chaiwaala-cum-skater fulfilling his dream to learn skating. Director Amole Gupte has captured the life of an aspiring slum kid beautifully and has shown the power of friendship. Saqib Saleem as Lucky Sir has done a splendid job after 'Mere Dad Ki Maruti'. He has played the role of a passionate coach brilliantly. Ashfaque Khaan, as Gochi, is great and entertains the audience and his tapori style along with Salman Chhote Khan is really very good, nearly perfect.
The latter half of the film is emotional and makes you realize that everyone has dreams, especially the unfortunate and poor and that we can help them achieve this dream. The final race is one where a son rushes to save his dead father, a coach proves his stubbornness to his brother, showing that dreams can be fulfilled, a mother sees her son achieve his dream and four friends feel on top of the world seeing their friend finally reach his goal.
Listen to your heart beat with Arjun's 'Hawaa Hawaai's ghungroo this weekend.
A must watch.
-U.Pinto
The director, writer and producer Amole Gupte is back to touch our hearts with the leaf-rustling 'Hawa Hawaai' after his stomach feeling (pun intended) 'Stanley Ka Dabba'. His son Partho is back as a lead with a transition from Stanley to Arjun in this movie and as usual has provided the audience with an absolutely brilliant performance again. Of course, this could be due to a few similarities between the two characters he has played in both the films.
Arjun (Partho) is a boy who lost his father due to the pressure put on him by the zamindars. His father's heart was destroyed just as the crops were leading to his death. He helped his mother out by selling tea with the simple excuse of two plus two makes four hands to earn for the family. That's when he comes across roller skating, his new passion and dream. Also, that's when he encounters Lucky Sir.
The movie initially takes time to pick up some pace and it's after the interval that it really begins to have its effect on you.
The first half isn't weak and keeps you engaged with the transition of
Arjun from just a mere chaiwaala to a chaiwaala-cum-skater fulfilling his dream to learn skating. Director Amole Gupte has captured the life of an aspiring slum kid beautifully and has shown the power of friendship. Saqib Saleem as Lucky Sir has done a splendid job after 'Mere Dad Ki Maruti'. He has played the role of a passionate coach brilliantly. Ashfaque Khaan, as Gochi, is great and entertains the audience and his tapori style along with Salman Chhote Khan is really very good, nearly perfect.
The latter half of the film is emotional and makes you realize that everyone has dreams, especially the unfortunate and poor and that we can help them achieve this dream. The final race is one where a son rushes to save his dead father, a coach proves his stubbornness to his brother, showing that dreams can be fulfilled, a mother sees her son achieve his dream and four friends feel on top of the world seeing their friend finally reach his goal.
Listen to your heart beat with Arjun's 'Hawaa Hawaai's ghungroo this weekend.
A must watch.
-U.Pinto