Watching Padmini Kolhapure in 'Mai (2013)' made me wonder, 'What doesn't she do more films'? She is easily one of the best female actresses in Hindi movie today. She carried the movie on her shoulders. She has ample 'thehraav' which is the single most important ability in an actor.
About the movie itself, you it's watchable only if you empathize with the issue of old parents. Asha Bhosle isn't an actor and don't expect it. You'd develop compassion for her character. Or else, like reviewers on IMDb who rated it very poorly, you simply can't tolerate the movie. The movie might have been a reflection to some and not necessarily a palatable one.
But what motivated me to write about my experience of watching it wasn't the movie, but Padmini the actor.
(Eros Now is a great app to see new and old Hindi movies. You can play it through Apple TV or Chromecast on your HD TV. At just Rs 120 per month, it's an alternative to the costlier Netflix for those who primarily watch Hindi movies)
About the movie itself, you it's watchable only if you empathize with the issue of old parents. Asha Bhosle isn't an actor and don't expect it. You'd develop compassion for her character. Or else, like reviewers on IMDb who rated it very poorly, you simply can't tolerate the movie. The movie might have been a reflection to some and not necessarily a palatable one.
But what motivated me to write about my experience of watching it wasn't the movie, but Padmini the actor.
(Eros Now is a great app to see new and old Hindi movies. You can play it through Apple TV or Chromecast on your HD TV. At just Rs 120 per month, it's an alternative to the costlier Netflix for those who primarily watch Hindi movies)