The Expression Hub

Starring: Makarand Anaspure, Satish Tare, Dr. Vilas Ujawne, Viju Khote

Directed by: Shailesh Kale

Genre: Comedy

” Its good to have money and the things that money can buy, but its good to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.”

George Lorimer

These were some beautiful lines which I came across while surfing and resonated with me. Hope that it resonates with you in the same manner.

What money can buy?

A bed but not sleep,

Computer but not brain.

Food but not appetite,

Finery but not beauty.

A house but not home ,

Medicine but not health.

Luxuries but not culture,

Amusement but not happiness.

Acquaintances but not friends,

Obedience but not faithfulness.

Yet we keep on running after that one single thing called ‘money’. After all money is supposed to be a measure of earthly success. So people keep on finding ways to maximize this so called ‘elixir’. Money earned through hard work and honesty always sustains. But what happens if you try to earn it through some illegal manner? It is always short lived. This is because money is supposed to be a product of one’s efforts one puts in.

This is what is explored in my latest pick- Ye Re Ye Re Paisa. This is a regional movie first of all. A Marathi movie to be precise. But the good thing is that it can be enjoyed by non- regional people also. That is the reason why subtitles are present right?

Story line: The movie revolves around two friends named Namya and Dumpya. Dumpya is the grandson of a freedom fighter. While on the other hand, Namya is a person who is supposed to have gone to Mumbai to earn a living. But Namya returns to the village with an assistant named Baban. They start a business of lottery in order to sustain themselves in the village. Initially a villager wins the prize money meted out by them. This attracts the villagers as they see it as a quick source of making money. Frustrated with the fact that the village is becoming a gambling hub, some villagers decide to send Namya back to Mumbai. How do they do it ? Do they succeed in their plans? Does Namya learn his lesson or not? Watch the movie to find out.

Analysis : Coming to the hits of the movie first. Firstly superb acting by all actors and actresses involved. Secondly, a fantastic script . It imparts an important lesson without being preachy. Thirdly, the element of comedy present in the movie . It is spot on. It makes you laugh out loud . And last but not the least the elements of village life are captured beautifully in the frames. You actually end up falling in love with the scenic beauty of the village.

The only thing I failed to understand was the need of an item song in the movie. Could it have been ignored ? I wondered while watching the movie. This was the only thing that felt odd .

The decision : Overall the movie is enjoyable. It imparts an important lesson without being preachy. Fantastic histrionics by everyone involved in the movie. It is fully worth your time . So do catch and share your experiences with me.

Rating: *** and 1/2 stars

” If your success was earned through hard work and honesty, never apologize for it.”

Frank Sonneberg

Que: What is the name of the game which Namya gets the villagers addicted to ?

a. Stree Shakti

b. Karunya

c. Champlot

d. Akshaya