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Mai Movie Review - Asha Bhosle is the saving grace!
It is quite evident that a lot of research has gone into finding out minute details of Alzheimer's disease as every phase of Mai (The protagonist slipping into complete memory loss) has been covered brilliantly. However, the gradual unfolding of events is painstakingly slow and extremely melodramatic.
Mai uncovers the beautiful and intense relationship between a mother and a daughter. Innumerable films have been made in the past showcasing the trauma that elderly people have to face in the hands of their children, for whom they have sacrificed their entire life for. The script of Mai is not very unique either. However, the actors, especially Asha Bhosle has given a brilliant performance, and that is what takes Mai to a higher level.
Though Mai delves too much into the 'emotional quotient' of people, the family crowd might be able to identify with the subject since it is a little similar to Bhagban.
Story
Mai
(Asha
Bhosle)
is
completely
let
down
by
her
favourite
son
(Munna)
who
abandons
her
and
goes
to
USA
for
a
lucrative
job.
Mai's
two
younger
daughters
too
refuse
to
take
her
responsibility.
It
is
the
eldest
daughter
Madhu
played
by
Padmini
Kolhapure
who
comes
to
her
mother's
rescue
and
takes
her
home.
Madhu's
husband
Subhash
(Ram
Kapoor)
is
not
too
happy
with
her
decision
but
still
decides
to
go
with
her
since
she
contributes
in
a
big
way
financially
since
she
has
a
very
successful
career.
Mai's deteriorating health and extreme pressure at work makes Madhu give up her job. Madhu and Subhash's teenaged daughter is not too happy either that she has to share her room with her old granny who according to her smells bad.
The bond that Mai and Madhu share over a period of time forms the crux of the story.
Performances
Asha Bhosle comes as a surprise package as she has proved that she is not only a great singer, but can also act well. Padmini Kolhapure is brilliant as expected and every working family woman can truly identify with her character. Ram Kapoor too does an awesome job.
Verdict
Watch
Mai
if
you
like
emotional
sob
stories
and
for
the
outstanding
performance
of
Asha
Bhosle.
Cast:
Asha
Bhosle,
Padmini
Kolhapure,
Ram
Kapoor
Producer:
Nitin
Shankar,
Subhash
Dawar
Director:
Mahesh
Kodiyal,
Shekhar
Kapur
Music
Director:
Nitin
Shankar
Click on the slider below to view pictures of stars taken during the premiere of the movie Mai.
Padmini Kolhapure At The Premiere Of Mai
Padmini Kolhapure with Boman Irani an Jackie Shroff at the premiere of Mai.
Asha Bhosle With Family
Asha Bhosle with family at the premiere of Mai.
Ashaji With Poonam Dhillon And Ashwini Bhave
Ashaji with Poonam Dhillon and actress Ashwini Bhave at the premiere of Mai.
Tanuja With Daughters - Kajol And Tanisha
Tanuja with daughters Kajol and Tanisha at the premiere of Mai.
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan at the premiere of Mai.
Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle from the movie Mai.
