Dhobhi Ghat (aka Mumbai Diaries)

Came across a different genre of Indian cinema after a long time! The movie left me bewildered
(to see the intertwined lives of the 4 prime characters of different backgrounds) , troubled (not to have found a happy ending), guessing (about the way ahead for all the living characters) and moved (as I got involved in the movie to the extent to empathizing with the characters - Arun, Yasmin, Shie and Zohaib).

The movie is definitely a visual treat - credit goes to the cinematographer. The breathtaking views of Mumbai, right from the shabby slums to the tallest buildings of the concrete jungle including Ganpati celebration and Monsoon, have been presented with an aesthetic touch. Though the movie proceeds at a slow pace, it turns interesting as it unfolds. A painter (Arun) getting inspiration from a common girl full of hope and desires (Yasmin), who finally loses her wish to live due to her unfaithful husband is a touching part of the story. The intense reaction of Arun on seeing the last moments of Yasmin on the video tape comes as an indicator of the level of involvement of Arun in Yasmin's life through her Video diaries!

Shie's attraction towards Arun and Shoaib's interest in Shie remain just random incomplete portions of this piece of art. It is only Arun's painting, which attains completion in the entire plot, rest of the emotions and desires left to continue as life just continues.

The above would make little sense unless one watches the movie...

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