Indians believe in complete Moksh or Salvation after death to free the soul from the cycle of life and death.
Mukti Bhavan tells a weird journey of a 77-year old man who believes that time has come to attain Salvation and must reach Varanasi accompanied by his son.
Mukti Bhavan had already won accolades at the National Film Awards bagging the Best Film and Best Actor awards. The trailer was interesting and so is the film. The journey taken by father and son (Lalit Behl and Adil Hussain) is beautifully depicted as the bond grows strong as they spent more time together. The movie is one such attempt to show the state of people who stay at the Mukti Bhavan, a small hotel with 12 rooms in Varanasi. Though the subject of death is serious, the film boast off some satirical moments to keep up the light moments. There is a scene when father is terminally ill and you feel that he is about to die showing the last moments between father and son. Surprisingly, he survives the illness proving that you cannot control Death but it will ultimately control you. The film also succeeds in giving message to take care of old-age parents the same way they take care of you when you are growing up.
The second half tends to drag a little bit and could have been made better. However, the beautiful background score along with spectacular capture of ghats of Varanasi will keep you engaged. Shubhashish Bhutiani, as a new director and writer, has the potential to make it big while the performances by the star cast is simply superb.
Overall, a beautiful journey with heart-warming moments and superb background score is a must watch. Excellent 4/5
Mukti Bhavan tells a weird journey of a 77-year old man who believes that time has come to attain Salvation and must reach Varanasi accompanied by his son.
Mukti Bhavan had already won accolades at the National Film Awards bagging the Best Film and Best Actor awards. The trailer was interesting and so is the film. The journey taken by father and son (Lalit Behl and Adil Hussain) is beautifully depicted as the bond grows strong as they spent more time together. The movie is one such attempt to show the state of people who stay at the Mukti Bhavan, a small hotel with 12 rooms in Varanasi. Though the subject of death is serious, the film boast off some satirical moments to keep up the light moments. There is a scene when father is terminally ill and you feel that he is about to die showing the last moments between father and son. Surprisingly, he survives the illness proving that you cannot control Death but it will ultimately control you. The film also succeeds in giving message to take care of old-age parents the same way they take care of you when you are growing up.
The second half tends to drag a little bit and could have been made better. However, the beautiful background score along with spectacular capture of ghats of Varanasi will keep you engaged. Shubhashish Bhutiani, as a new director and writer, has the potential to make it big while the performances by the star cast is simply superb.
Overall, a beautiful journey with heart-warming moments and superb background score is a must watch. Excellent 4/5