Veteran Paresh Rawal creates a multi-layered character one is unlikely to forget. It’s impressive that such a small film has top-notch production values, a classy look, and best of all, thoughtful writing (Sheershak Anand, Abhijit Deshpande, Shantanu Ray Chibber, and Aditya Datt) and excellent performances. No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty, except according to procedure established by law. The title of the film gains significance when one considers Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty. It would be unwise to ruin a taut, truly innovative thriller with more details. Suddenly the idyllic Fiji landscape takes on threatening hues. Each “Yes” or “No” answer becomes tougher as he forces them into truly sinister terrain. Within a couple of questions and tasks, it becomes clear that their mysterious host knows a lot about them. The broke couple cannot believe their good fortune. Would they be interested in being that night’s contestants? 21 again! One simple rule not to be forgotten: If you lie, you die. The game sounds easy enough: answer eight questions with just “Yes” or “No”, carry out eight tasks linked to the questions, and walk away with 10 million Fijian dollars, which equals Indian rupees 21 crores. He tells them that apart from the ultra-swanky resort, he runs a web-based game show that boasts eight million computer geek fans. 21, and welcomed with chilled Dom Perignon by the owner. On their last night there, they’re invited to dinner at a fancy resort. I was unfamiliar with Rajeev Khandelwal’s work until now, but he’s earning a name for himself doing unusual, offbeat films, and Tena Desae (weird spelling, but no matter – I suppose her name is Tina Desai) debuted last year as Dev Patel’s love interest in “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”.Ī young couple experiencing hard times wins a weeklong stay in picturesque Fiji.
This film came to movie screens without any fanfare yesterday, with no hugely well-known names apart from that of character actor and noted scene-stealer Paresh Rawal.
21”, the first Hindi film I’ve seen this year is an excellent start to what I hope will be an exceptional one for cinema.
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