What worked:
- the screenplay and storytelling; it's one of those movies which touches you instantly as you go through the movie. The mood, setting and the narrative is balanced and tells the story with sub layers and each with a separate but intertwined theme. I am especially impressed by the way story unfolds, the narrator narrating the stories and he is somehow present in all these stories. Also, the use of vantage point to explore the characters' individual perspective is so clever and smart. I am hugely satisfied with the time of the movie, made me relate to the story although it's set in different time zone. And of course the songs , they are awesome.
- strong performances; Rajit Kapoor, Amrish Puri and Neena Gupta stole the show. It's so satisfying to see such a phenomenal performances. And of course, Shyam Benegal, for me , it's one of his finest movie. Overall production team deserves the praise.
- multiple interpretations and analysis; the movie questions our definition of love, marriage in a society with different socioeconomic status in a linear focus. Many instances of the movie shows the characters interpretation about love, events in life and human behaviors.The movie also is a metaphorical satire. Each set of stories has a weak, strong and confused character. As a psychological enthusiast, the movie is filled with many references in the field.The title was of the movie is explained at the end of the movie, and it does make sense.