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Friday, 10th April 12:15 PM IST
Pluses: Paresh Rawal is superb, Naseerudiin Shah is good, Annu Kapoor is decent, direction has depth, dialogues are clapworthy Minuses:
poor screenplay and bad climax, story idea had similarities with recently released films, pathetic ediitng
Critic Rating: 2/5
Business Rating: 1/5
Verdict:
Watch it for couple of good laughs and social drama
Detailed Analysis:
First 'Oh My God!' and then 'PK' highlighted the bad sides of religions. Now remake of British hit film 'Infidel' hits the screen with title 'Dharam Sankat Mein'.
Fearing shame and disgrace, he hides this religious truth from his family. At the time of distress, he finds a confidante in Nawab Mehmood Nazeem Ali, who helps him trace his parents. Nawab reveals to Dharampal that while his mother is dead, his aging father is living in a Muslim sanctorum. Upon reaching the sanctorum, Dharampal gets stopped by the character played by a mullah (Murali Sharma). He imposes a 'rule' on Dharampal that in order to meet his Muslim father, he has to inculcate the mannerisms and behavior of a devout Muslim. That's when Nawab Mehmood Nazeem Ali comes to the rescue again and starts training Dharampal in the same. Meanwhile, Dharampal's son Amit, who is a ardent devotee of the 'blue' spiritual guru Neel Anand Baba (Naseeruddin Shah), wants his father to learn proper Hinduism in order to impress his girlfriend's parents as her father is a staunch Hindu. All in all, Dharampal's life becomes one royal mess when he starts learning the 'mannerisms' of both the religions simultaneously.
Performance wise Paresh Rawal is too good and shines again in lead role and Naseeruddin Shah manages to show his class despite limited screen time. Annu Kapoor is always good and over the top at times. Murli Sharma is decent, Alka and other girl are just fine in insignificant roles. Film has interesting premise but screenplay dips big time in after initial half an hour plus resembles too many films (Paresh Rawal's past is borrowed from 'Zakhm', main prmeise of religion from 'Oh My God!' and so on). Film becomes predictable and finds very cliche uninteresting situations. Film has some really irritating songs. Art department is loud and editing is horrific especially in climax.
Director Fuwad Khan succeeds in keeping the balance between message and entertainment. He delivers a confident debut film though a more original subject and better screenplay would had made huge difference. Film released today and should release across 800 screens. Film had no chances at box office despite there is so much competition from 'Ek Paheli Leela'. Film will depend on exceptional word of mouth to survive as it has no great buzz or marketing awareness.
Go for this one for dose entertainment and message!
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