• Friday, July 10, 2009

• Language:

  Hindi

2009

One morning walk in Joymohan's life changes it all...

After suffering a heart-attack one morning, on his birthday, Joymohan (Anupam Kher) realizes that he needs to spend more time with his family - son (Rajit Kapoor), daughter-in-law (Divya Dutta) and grand-daughter (Avika Gor)... and mend broken bridges of the past.

It is during his 'Morning Walk' that his life changes forever. He meets his once-upon-a-time-student and friend Neelima (Sharmila Tagore), now a mother of two, who carries with her a strange but surreal truth.

Neelima's bright and beautiful daughter, Anjali (Nargis), dreams of pursuing her doctorate from the USA, and is encouraged by her doting mother and boyfriend Ajay (Shayan Munshi), an upcoming singer who will go to any lengths to put a smile on her face.

A beautiful and heart-tugging tale of two families who are so different from one another, yet connected through a special bond.

Characers Sketch:

Anupam Kher: Joymohan
A professor living on his own in Kolkata. Emotional yet willing to make amends, he surprises his loving son Indra by moving to Mumbai to stay with him.. Indra has now changed as he has additional responsibilities and a family to look after. Life takes a sudden turn one day when he is out for his morning walk.

Sharmila Tagore: Neelima
Staying in Mumbai with her daughter, she has a come a long way in life. Part of an abusive and cold marriage earlier. Is now a yoga instructor and preparing to send her daughter to the USA for further studies

Rajit Kapoor: Indra
The most loving and caring son that any father could ask for. Is caught up between the frictional relationship shared by his wife Rita with his father Joymohan

Divya Dutta: Rita
Strong, smart yet edgy, Rita personifies today's working woman who has many wants and desires but circumstances have led her to be an altogether different person. Has a tumultuous relationship with her father-in-law and wants him to sell his Kolkata house to fund their new house
Deeper truths unfold and so do existing relationships...Rita is caught between her personal ambitions and her family.

Shayan Munshi: Ajay
A struggling singer. Completely in love with Anjali and would go to any lengths to see a smile on her face

Nargis: Anjali
The sweet and bubbly daughter of Neelima, Anjali has a penchant for books and wants to pursue her higher studies in the USA She supports Ajay in every possible way. The truth changes her life completely...is it for the better or worse?

Avika Gor: Gargi
Joymohan's granddaughter who puts an instant smile on his face. A school-going child, she completely adores Joymohan and is immensely overjoyed when her grandfather moves in with the family

Maxabout Review

This 'Walk' is just not Refreshing!

If you are ready for some family drama, after quite a long time, then 'Morning Walk' would surely appeal to your sensibilities. From the looks of it, you'd feel that MORNING WALK is about senior citizens/septuagenarians, but director Arup Dutta crams the film with so many sub-plots that the film loses focus.

Had the director stayed loyal to one story (the senior citizens' concern for each other), it would've been an emotional experience.  In the beginning, you feel that it's a bahu (Divya Dutta) versus father-in-law (Anupam Kher) saga. Later, the young couple (Shayan Munshi, Nargis) start singing songs and the focus shifts to the love story. Towards the end, it's back to the senior citizens and the twist in their lives.

One morning walk in Joymohan's (Anupam Kher) life changes it all. After suffering a heart-attack one morning, on his birthday, Joymohan realizes that he needs to spend more time with his family -- son (Rajit Kapoor), daughter-in-law (Divya Dutta) and grand-daughter (Avika Gor).

It is during his 'Morning Walk' that his life changes forever. He meets his once-upon-a-time-student and friend Neelima (Sharmila Tagore), now a mother of two, who carries with her a strange but surreal truth.

Morning Walk is a heart tugging tale of two families different from one another yet connected through a special bond. It is about an old couple, who meet after decades.The old man discovers that he had a daughter from the women whom he courted years back.

For the first time, Sharmila Tagore and Anupam Kher are paired together in a film. Anupam Kher and Sharmila Tagore lend dignity to their respective roles. Rajit Kapoor looks perfect for his part. Divya Dutta does well, but why did the director make her over-react towards the end?
Nargis Bagheri who made a mark in Priyadarshan’s Garam Masala doesn't deliver. Shayan Munshi shows a marked improvement over his previous work.
Avika Gor gets no scope. The movie has created its hype in middle class homes of India, as this is first movie of their own ANANDI. Avika the Baalika Vadhu girl is starring in this movie.