Review of Mast Mein Rehne Ka: Neena Gupta and Jackie Shroff Amazingly Drive the Film

Review of Mast Mein Rehne Ka: A sweet little movie that tells realistic tales of surviving in a metropolis that never sleeps, especially for those who have passed away or are no longer needed

A skillfully crafted comedy about two elderly folks who become unlikely friends after an unemployed tailor breaks into their homes, A sweet little film, Mast Mein Rehne Ka tells heartbreaking facts about surviving in a metropolis that never sleeps, especially for those who have gone by the wayside or have outlived their usefulness.

Mumbai does not slow down for the two aging main characters. Despite the fact that they are nearing the end of their life, they react to the traps that afflict them differently.

Jackie Shroff portrays the man as someone who has given in to a boring routine that has drained him of all enthusiasm. Neena Gupta gives the character a lively vitality, and even though she has also been sold her fair share of lemons by life, the woman is full of beans.

A younger couple is at the bottom of the urban heap in a parallel storyline. On the other end of the scale, Mast Mein Rehne Ka is about a relationship that validates the human need – and capacity – to connect with others in spite of all challenges and barriers.

Mast Mein Rehne Ka, which is currently available on Amazon Prime Video, is a straightforward story that skillfully blends humor and melancholy without missing too many beats. It was written and directed by actor and screenplay/dialogue writer Vijay Maurya.

Mumbai, to borrow from Maurya, is a city that never gives up. Though a talented tailor, Nanhe is a migrant whose life in the city is precarious at best. He experiences one setback after another, but because of his circumstances, he must persevere even when things don’t seem to be going his way.

Mast Mein Rehne Ka has an episodic flow. It flits from one scenario to another, and from one break-in to another, but manages to stay cohesive because of its innate empathy for its characters, all of whom are expertly portrayed by the four main actors.

Shroff’s character, V.S. Kamath, is so utterly alone that all he can do is count the number of his days. Parkash Kaur Handa (Gupta) has mastered the art of hiding her scars under a happy front. The latter never stops chatting, the former painfully reticent.

According to Kamath, life is like the waves of the sea that constantly crash against the coast and go unnoticed by everyone. Living is like the simple pleasure of drooling over a raw mango eaten with a touch of salt to the never-say-die Parkash. With warmth and humor, the movie tackles the dramatic story of two worldviews meeting and coming together.

A 75-year-old widower and a loud-mouthed grandma (of a distant child in Canada) create a transformational emotional link that has the quality of the miraculous during their forced journeys to the police station and morning walks in the park.

The sudden meeting of the paths of the feisty street vendor Rani (Monika Panwar) and the tailor-turned-thief Nanhe (Abhishek Chauhan) is even more unlikely. The movie offers a study in contrasts in this area as well. Rani is a hard nut to crack, having weathered many a storm and surviving on the harsh streets of Mumbai, while Nanhe is prone to despair at the slightest provocation.

With its heart in the right place, Mast Mein Rehne Ka uses the energy of the text to cover over its sporadic creases. The director and Payal Arora are credited with writing the film’s narrative.

It focuses on two distinct pairs of people in a certain city; Maurya’s dialogues masterfully capture the quirks of Mumbai colloquialisms, adding a depth to the picture; but, it’s not only about these people and one location.

The film centers on four characters who we get to know and find ourselves placed within the unyielding rhythms of a busy metropolis that makes life extremely tough for those who are forced to live on its periphery due to poverty or old age. While Kamath, Parkash, Nanhe, and Rani face unique challenges, the arcs they travel through are shared by everyone.

Mast Mein Rehne Ka does not feel sorry for Nanhe and Rani or for Kamath and Parkash, who are the center of the movie. The film is interested in their ability to persevere in the face of hardship and isolation. The older couple’s problems compel them to turn within. On the other hand, the obstacles that Nanhe and Rani encounter are brought on by outside forces that have their roots in the society they live in.

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After losing his wife over ten years ago, Kamath’s zest for life is shakily low. He considers his impeccable medical history to be a misfortune. He makes a friend in Parkash Kaur who opens a door for him. Parkash Kaur has also experienced disturbing reverses but has learned to tide over them.

Not only can their surroundings influence their thinking processes to some extent, but it also emphasizes how diverse the city is. It is a Kannadiga, Kamath. Punjabi Parkash refers to Kamath as “Madrasi,” not realizing that the two states are unique identities. That kind-hearted deviation doesn’t phase Kamath.

Despite not being as impoverished materially as Nanhe and Rani, the two are outsiders. Nanhe loses his employment at a tailoring shop after shooting off his mouth in front of a female customer. He is forced to relocate into a windowless tenement that perfectly captures his life’s situation—not a glimmer of optimism in sight.

Feisty and begging at traffic signals, Rani is a lady who hasn’t given up on her aspirations. Indeed, Nanhe hasn’t either. A choreographer named Bilkis (Rakhi Sawant), who specializes in sending dance troupes to Dubai, sends Nanhe a sizable order for the outfits of the dancers. The beleaguered tailor is scrambling because of the tight deadline. His life starts to spiral out of control as the stakes get higher for him.

Neena Gupta and Jackie Shroff pull off a fantastic job leading an interesting movie that focuses more on subtle twists than intense drama. Monika Panwar and Abhishek Chauhan are equally amazing. While the latter gives a performance full of emotion, the former blends vulnerability with unwavering hope.

Mast Mein Rehne Ka serves as evidence that writer and actor Vijay Maurya is anything but a typical director.

Cast:

Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta, Abhishek Chauhan, and Monika Panwar

Director:

Maurya Vijay