I am an ardent fan of ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge(TGILC)’. I am sure most of you are, inlcuding your pet doggy at home which giggles at the sounds of dogs, dinasaurs, salman khan and other animals simulated by the mimicry artists. First things first - the heights of the artists’ creativity, the depth in their observations and their comic abilities deserve a respectful, honest and aesthetical salute from all of us(only so far as matters regarding the show are concerned. Wait, I am yet to dig into the move review part). Laughter Challenge created a revolution and inspired other channels for an emulation(rhyme unintended). Yet, someone among us believes - no, let me face it - I believe that, “Sometimes we get carried away by history so pathetically, that we end up screwing things thoroughly”
"Bombay to Goa" is an absolute paradigm of this belief of mine. What I could lap up from the movie is only a consolation that my belief turned true. Let me be modest - the movie was a lacklustre experience; as lusterless as a doctor’s postoperative blow-by-blow narrative of Saif ali khan’s appendix operation.
Lead actors: Raju Srivasthav, Ahsan Qureshi, Sunil Pal and Vijay Raaz are the lead actors.
Director: Google it.
Editor: All those who watched the movie are desperately searching for him. He couldn’t even be found on Google.
Story**(due to lack of an appropriate word)
Sunil wins Rs 2 lakh and aspires to set up his own business. Vijay counsels him and talks him into buying a deplorable bus to commute between Bombay to Goa and charge people for the same to make a living. That’s how the movie begins. The bus-like vehicle takes on board a variety of people who try to make you laugh, including but not limited to, the cloned indian-cricket-team(Dhoni was funny as usual)
Below is an attempt to address a few common questions from the curious and irrepressible cine-goers who are planning to watch the movie this weekend.
*Do you get what you pay for?
*Absolutely speaking, there are very few and countable hilarious bits therein, but then, economically speaking, if you do a cost-benefit-analysis(whatever it means) of what you pay for the movie and what you get, you would be utterly disappointed. Relatively speaking, you would be coerced to accept that Chidambaram’s immaculate white lungie has more economic value than this movie.
Any nexus with The Great Laughter challenge?
Yes there is. The conspiracy behind making this movie was to lure all the TGILC fans into the hall and make some quick bucks by playing upon their *hilarious sentiments. But then, just imagine how it would be when an hemorrhoid patient tries to emulate Shakira’s waist swirl.
Any personal suggestions?
*Personally, I feel, what’s more worthier is watching and giggling at the African wild elephants copulate on the african prairies. In this context, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely acknowledge Discovery channel and Animal Planet for their commendable job.
What is that a typical cine-goer carries home with him after watching ‘Bombay to Goa’?
*What’s actually carried home varies from cine-goer to cine-goer. But one common thing all these cine-goers lose is’patience’. For some, the movie may seem as childish as a child. For the rest, it may seem as pointless as an exotic underwear"
Take Care
V/G
p.s. Before winding up, my apologies for the exaggerated review. The review is just a’frustration venting’ on behalf of still-searching-for-the-editor fraternity and sorority for having not found the editor yet. A request - do comment if you find him or if you know about his whereabouts.