Film review: 'Tum Milo Toh Sahi'

Film: Tum Milo Toh Sahi

Cast: Nana Patekar, Dimple Kapadia, Suniel Shetty, Vidya Malavade, Rehan Khan, Anjana Sukhani, Mohnish Bahl, Vrajesh Hirjee, Amit Behl, Smita Jayakar, Tanisha Mukherjee, Raghav Sachar.
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Rating: * * ½.

 

Love knows no language. Love knows no barriers. Love knows no age. It’s this thought that director Kabir Sadanand tries to encapsulate in his second directorial venture Tum Milo Toh Sahi.

 

Tum Milo Toh Sahi may not be the most amazing take on relationships, but it has several moments that make you experience myriad emotions in those two hours. Having said that, it must be pointed out that the Rehan-Anjana portions are just not captivating.Yet, the outcome is much better than what’s being churned out in the name of cinema and entertainment these days.

 

Final word? Watch it, especially for veterans like Nana and Dimple, whose stellar act proves that old is gold, indeed!

 

Set in modern-day Mumbai, with all the demands and pressures of city life, the film weaves together the lives of three couples who connect with each other.

 

Tum Milo Toh Sahi has three different stories running concurrently, but get merged into one after intermission. The Nana-Dimple chapter is the pick of the lot, in terms of writing and execution, followed by Suniel-Vidya track and Rehan-Anjana story.

 

Nana’s eccentric persona is a delight. His interaction with Dimple’s grandson is fantastic. Suniel and Vidya’s story has been treated sensitively, but a few moments are plain ordinary, especially their initial portions. Rehan and Anjana’s sub-plot is the weakest link in the enterprise, although the actors make up with earnest performances.

 

This is director Kabir Sadanand’s second venture and I see a distinct evolution in him as a storyteller. Kabir has handled several sequences with flourish. The climax is the highpoint of the film. However, the film is very Mumbai-centric, which would restrict its appeal at other places.

 

Sandesh Shandilya’s musical score is decent, with the title track being the pick of the lot. Pushan Kripalani’s cinematography is eye-catching.

 

It’s a treat to watch Nana and Dimple on screen after a hiatus. Both deliver sterling performances. One is sure, after you exit from the auditorium, you’d carry Nana and Dimple in your heart.

 

Suniel too strikes a chord and plays his part with amazing maturity. Vidya Malavade is super, a dependable actor. Rehan springs a pleasant surprise. Anjana is a complete natural too. Amongst the host of supporting actors, Mohnish Bahl and Amit Behl stand out. Raghav Sachar has a brief role; he looks photogenic.

 

On the whole, Tum Milo Toh Sahi has decent merits that should find flavour with the multiplex junta of Mumbai mainly, thanks to its Mumbai-centric theme. Watch it for the wonderful performances by Nana and Dimple!