This movie with a USP of devastating simplicity is not for all types of audiences and will appeal only to the discriminating segment. It is marked by fine performances of Paresh Rawal and Adil Hussain both veterans in the acting field. Based on a short story the narrative is slow indeed but absorbing all the same. Paresh plays a simple natured typical middle class Bengali gentleman who has just retired from a publishing house. In order to keep himself occupied he takes up a job as a storyteller to a well to do Gujarati businessman ( Adil Hussain ) who has insomnia. This arrangement works well for both of them till some unexpected developments take place causing a a minor upheaval in the situation.
Director Ananth Mahadevan has shot and presented the movie in a style which Ray would have definitely approved of and appreciated. Artistic camera angles, long lingering static shots are in plenty. ( However I found the top shots at the staircase a trifle jarring). The scenes are framed and photographed to mesmerizing effect with minimal add ons including background music. The cultural aspects of both Bengalis ( music, fish, Durga pooja) and Gujaratis ( Dhokla rtc) are effectively used to establish the atmosphere. Revathy and Tannishtha Chatterjee have done well in supporting roles. The highlight is of course the natural and simplistic acting of both Paresh Rawal and Adil Hussain.
