Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007)

Director:

Pradeep Sarkar

Writer:

Pradeep Sarkar (writer)

Release Date:

12 October 2007 (Australia)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Plot Keywords:

Title Based On Song | Prostitute | Poverty

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Rani Mukherjee	...	Natasha (as Rani Mukherji)
Abhishek Bachchan	...	Rohan
Konkona Sen Sharma	...	Chutki
Jaya Bhaduri	...	Sabitri
Kunal Kapoor	...	Vivaan
Anupam Kher	...	Shivshankar Sahay
Hema Malini	...	Special Appearance (Dance)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Harsh Chhaya
Kamini Kaushal	...	Vivaan's grandmother

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi | Bhojpuri

Color:

Color

Certification:

Ireland:12A

Filming Locations:

Benares, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Company:

Yash Raj Films

Movie Connections:

References Chak De! India (2007)

Soundtrack:

Ehi Thaiyaa Motiya

Good Storyline, Realistic and Optimistic Cinema

When I went for the movie I was skeptical as I heard a review that the movie was a regressive tear jerker. Which thankfully was DEFINITELY NOT TRUE. I wonder if the reviewer actually saw the movie.

The story is about a benaras based family falling into hard times and Rani moving to mumbai to save the family from financial ruin.

A family falling into bad times is certainly not a novel concept. What is refreshing is the story line, which is definitely modern and realistic and never one dimensional. Life in Benaras and Mumbai has been captured beautifully without a trace of cliché.

The romance between Konkona and Kunaal is refreshing and so is the chemistry between Rani and Abhishek. The story line is sometimes sad but always realistic and upbeat.

Acting and Direction is superb. Rani and Konkona are superb. Rani sizzles with her looks and acting. Konkona acting is superb. Kunal has shown he is much more that a pretty face. Abhishek role is short but he does a decent job. Jaya's acting is flawless.

Kudos to the director/producer for choosing a difficult subject and handling it with great sensitivity.