I was apprehensive about watching this film, Kundra in a film, not the most exciting proposition. Yet the film was watched, enjoyed and cried about.
The film begins with Kundra entering the jail and his comical introduction to the reality of it. From jail food to jail loos (or the lack of it) the truth of his situation hits him hard. His mind hallucinates and his stomach perpetually grumbles. On top of that, he is shoved into a crowded cell and not the private celebrity kinds. This is where the story changes and brings in, its beautiful and eccentric characters who pull this comedy forward. The story no longer remains about Kundra but about the people of this jail and the bond they form to keep afloat despite the grimness of their lives.
This film was so surprising as unlike the presumptions about whitewashing, Kundra became just another guy waiting for a hearing and bail with a life no different than that of his fellow cell mates.
The acting is brilliant, even Kundra seemed to be quite genuine. The direction, story, camerawork all seem to fall together seemlessly. The jail and other jail premises seem to be sets and are well done. Over all a one time watch for the laughs and some genuine human moments.
The film begins with Kundra entering the jail and his comical introduction to the reality of it. From jail food to jail loos (or the lack of it) the truth of his situation hits him hard. His mind hallucinates and his stomach perpetually grumbles. On top of that, he is shoved into a crowded cell and not the private celebrity kinds. This is where the story changes and brings in, its beautiful and eccentric characters who pull this comedy forward. The story no longer remains about Kundra but about the people of this jail and the bond they form to keep afloat despite the grimness of their lives.
This film was so surprising as unlike the presumptions about whitewashing, Kundra became just another guy waiting for a hearing and bail with a life no different than that of his fellow cell mates.
The acting is brilliant, even Kundra seemed to be quite genuine. The direction, story, camerawork all seem to fall together seemlessly. The jail and other jail premises seem to be sets and are well done. Over all a one time watch for the laughs and some genuine human moments.