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102 Not Out


'102 नॉट आउट' की अनूठी और ताज़ा अवधारणा इसकी ताकत है। अधिकांश फिल्मों की तरह यह फिल्म रिश्तों के बारे में है, लेकिन शुक्र है कि यह कहानी 102 और 75 वर्ष की आयु के दो लोगों के बीच बंधन के चारों ओर फैलती है। कथा कभी भी जटिल नहीं होती है, कहानी को केवल तीन मुख्य पात्रों - दत्तात्रय के परिप्रेक्ष्य से बताया जाता है , (अमिताभ बच्चन), 102 वर्षीय पिता बाबू (ऋषि कपूर), 75 वर्षीय बेटे और धीरू (जिमित त्रिवेदी), उनके आदमी शुक्रवार। फिल्म में मुंबई से कई स्थानों की सुविधा है, लेकिन इनमें से अधिकांश वाखारीस के घरों की दीवारों के भीतर खेलते हैं। निदेशक उमेश शुक्ला की फिल्म अपनी सीमाओं को अपनी ताकत में बदल देती है। यह रोमांचकारी दृश्यों में विचलित नहीं होता है या हमारे जबड़े अप्रत्याशित मोड़ के साथ छोड़ देता है, यह कभी भी निर्विवाद रूप से चालाक होने की कोशिश नहीं करता है। और ऐसा करने में, यह दर्शकों को देने का प्रबंधन करता है, जो इसे पेश करने के लिए सबसे अच्छा है।

इस फिल्म का मुख्य आकर्षण अमिताभ बच्चन और ऋषि कपूर का प्रदर्शन है। इन शानदार कलाकारों ने अपने लंबे और शानदार कैरियर के दौरान, साबित किया कि उनके पास निष्पक्ष हास्य समय है। ऋषि कपूर अचूकता वाले अजीब बूढ़े आदमी को निभाते हैं। जबकि अमिताभ बच्चन 20 साल के उत्साह के साथ, निर्दोष
परिशुद्धता के साथ प्यार करने योग्य शताब्दी का किरदार निभाते हैं। साथ में, उनकी रसायन शास्त्र और रिपर्टीएक मनोरंजक अनुभव के लिए बनाता है। यह देखने के लिए बहुत अच्छा है कि इस तरह के विरोधाभास एक साथ आते हैं और आपके दिल के कॉकल्स गर्म करते हैं। एक फिल्म में दो प्रमुख कलाकारों को देखना दुर्लभ है, जो वास्तविक जीवन में 65 (कपूर) और 76 (बच्चन) साल पुराने हैं, ऐसी कहानी के माध्यम से इस तरह के आकर्षण का काम करते हैं जो दर्शकों के साथ सार्वभौमिक संबंध पाएंगे। उन पीढ़ियों के लिए जो चांदी के स्क्रीन पर इन कलाकारों को देखकर बड़े हो गए हैं, यह फिल्म अच्छे पुराने दिनों के नास्तिकता को ला सकती है। यंग जिमिट अपने अनुभवी सह-सितारों के साथ कदम उठाता है और एक प्रदर्शन देता है जो कि उतना ही सुखद है। हालांकि अभिनेता संवाद में गुजराती के छिड़काव को दूर करने में
असमर्थ हैं।

निदेशक उमेश शुक्ला का इलाज अनजाने में हल्का और उज्ज्वल है। '102 नॉट आउट' ने उज्ज्वल रूप से फ़्रेम, आकर्षक उत्पादन डिज़ाइन और एक दृश्य देखा है जो सुखद दिखता है और महसूस करता है। सौम्य जोशी के लेखन, जिन्होंने फिल्म को प्रेरित करने वाले मूल गुजराती नाटक को भी लिखा था, फिल्म के मूड के अनुरूप है।
यह फिल्म नाटकीय और भावनात्मक भी हो जाती है, खासकर उन दो दृश्यों में जहां श्री बच्चन प्रभावशाली मोनोलॉग के साथ चमकता है। हालांकि, दत्तात्रय के चरित्र केलिए बैकस्ट्रीरी की कमी और डिनर टेबल बातचीत के रूप में सरल कुछ की पूर्ण अनुपस्थिति, कि आप घर में परिवार के सदस्यों के बीच देखने की उम्मीद करेंगे, थोड़ा अजीब लगता है। फिल्म की स्थितियां आपको आकर्षित करने में कामयाब होती हैं, फिर भी लेखन में कहीं गहराई नहीं है। 101 मिनट की फिल्म के लिए यह थोड़ा लंबा महसूस करता है।

 The unique and refreshing concept of ‘102 Not Out’ is its strength. This film like most other Hindi films is about relationships, but thankfully here the story spins around the bond between two people aged 102 and 75. The narrative never gets too complex, the story is told from the perspective of just the three main characters – Dattatraya, (Amitabh Bachchan), the 102-year-old father, Babu (Rishi Kapoor), the 75 year old son and Dhiru (Jimit Trivedi), their man friday. The film features several locations from Mumbai, but most of it plays out within the walls of the Vakharias’ house. Director Umesh Shukla’s film turns its limitations into its strength. It does not deviate into thrilling scenes or make our jaws drop with unexpected twist, it never tries to be pointlessly clever. And in doing so, it manages to give the audience, the best of what it has to offer.

The highlight of this film are the performances by Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor. Both these brilliant actors have, over the course of their long and illustrious careers, proved that they have impeccable comic timing. Rishi Kapoor plays the grumpy old man with nonchalance. While Amitabh Bachchan plays the loveable centenarian, with the zest of a 20-year-old, with flawless precision. Together, their chemistry and repartee makes for an entertaining experience. It’s great to see such contrasts come together and warm the cockles of your heart. It’s rare to see two leading actors in a film who are 65 (Kapoor) and 76 (Bachchan) years old in real life, working such charm through a story that will find a universal connect with the audience. For the generations that have grown up watching these actors on the silver screen, this film might bring in the nostalgia of the good old days. Young Jimit matches steps with his veteran co-stars and gives a performance that’s just as delightful. The actors though are unable to pull off the sprinkling of Gujarati in the dialogues.

Director Umesh Shukla’s treatment is unmistakably light and breezy. ‘102 Not Out’ has brightly lit frames, attractive production design and a visage that just looks and feels pleasant. The writing by Saumya Joshi, who also penned the original Gujarati play that inspired the film, is in tune with mood of the film. The film even gets dramatic and emotional, specifically in the two scenes where Mr Bachchan shines with impactful monologues. Though, the lack of a backstory for Dattatraya’s character and the absolute absence of something as simple as dinner table conversations, that you’d expect to see between family members in a home, feels a bit odd. The situations in the film manage to draw you on, yet the writing somewhere lacks depth. Also for a 101-minute film it does feel a bit too long.

Films like ‘102 Not Out’ are best enjoyed with the family. The ease with which the film portrays the bittersweet relationship between its characters is fantastic. Such films are like soft serve ice cream on a sparkly Sunday afternoon. They make you happy. There are parts in the film where emotions run high, but it’s never too overbearing. It’s just a happy and healthy entertainer that tells you that living in the moment and making the most of everyday of your life is all that matters. And age of course, as they say, is just a number.

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