Mango Dreams

The protagonist of the film Dr.Amit (doppleganger of Amit Shah :)) is suffering from Dimentia in some last years of his life. Being a loner, he misses his childhood home and friend, is haunted by the childhood memories and then one fine day he befriends an autowala in his city and breaks free on a journey visiting certain places cherishing his old memories. The route of the journey is in reverse to his memories, i.e. he first visits place where his son was born, then the temple where he got married, the college where he studied and got his degree, the orphanage where he grew up and finally the village where he was born and brought up as a child. He used to relive those old moments linked to that particular place. Also throughout the journey the bond between the auto driver and the doctor is developed which is much more than between the doctor and his son.

Story was nice, but the fault that I found was in dilogue delivery. The dialogues were entirely in english, had they been in hindi the audience could have connected themselves more interestingly. Although in english they were poorly wtitten and delivered. And by the end of the film you will feel bored, reason being the monotonous dialogues. I think the intensity and the feel of the script was lost because of improper expression of words.

Mango Dreams is a light and slow movie which actually depicts no matter how old you grow or how much you have earned, when you reach those last days of your life you will always wish to travel back to your childhood days. Especially when you are parted from your home town.

So friends, you can watch it once and there is also a nice surprise waiting for you at the end of the movie to make you delighted.

Life teaches us that 'We are all just people' .This is not a journey that ends at a destination. This is a journey that starts at a destination. Returning back to one's roots after achieving what he had set forth and after traveling thus far is the only thing in his bucket list. Mostly shot in Ahmedabad, Shamlaji, Amritsar ... producer/director is John Upchurch, an American and he is also the story teller. Good performances from Ram Gopal Bajaj and Pankaj Tripathy and a equally fitted chemistry... as the landscape of the independent cinema in India has been unrolling since last few years, here comes a heartwarming Indian indie..the story is predictable and may seem sanctimonious at times.. but a good watch..

This a beautiful film; beautiful photography; beautiful heartfelt acting; a beautiful story. Please watch it!

Can a piece of art centered around Pankaj Tripathi ever be deemed "bad"? The acting prowess of two distinguished actors, the protagonist Ram Gopal Bajaj and the remarkable Pankaj Tripathi, is undeniably top-notch. The narrative revolves around a Hindu doctor named Ram Gopal Bajaj, afflicted by dementia, who yearns to revisit his father's ancestral home before losing his cherished childhood memories. The journey unfolds as he embarks on foot, setting out from his home with resolute determination.

In a poignant twist of fate, a Muslim autorickshaw driver encounters him at a bus station, where he remains, allowing buses on his route to pass him by. The doctor had previously saved the driver's son's life without expecting anything in return. This act of kindness creates a sense of obligation in the driver, driving him to reciprocate the favor. With no knowledge of the destination, the driver warmly welcomes the doctor into his autorickshaw, commencing a journey that extends beyond geographical miles. A journey that traverses the harrowing distress people endured during and post-partition of India in 1947 and poignantly underscores how those events continue to reverberate in lives today. This film masterfully portrays the profound impacts of the partition, the scars it left, and how individuals coped, highlighting that life, even after enduring such adversity, persists and triumphs.

As the doctor urges multiple stops at places steeped in personal history, the bond between the Hindu doctor and the Muslim autorickshaw driver deepens, painting an enduring portrait of unity amidst a divided past. This very aspect underscores a powerful message: that the divide between people cannot be drawn by mere border lines alone and that the nuances of human connection transcend such divisions.

The canvas of this cinematic creation is painted in the English language, a choice perhaps attributed to the English director. While seemingly unconventional for an Indian audience, I found myself captivated, even revisiting fragments of the film. However, I find it shocking that not many have rated and reviewed this film, implying that its reach has likely been unjustly limited.

In conclusion, I implore you to experience this cinematic gem for yourself. Sharing this recommendation brings me immense joy, as it feels like sharing a piece of my heart. It's a film that reiterates that history's ink cannot erase the resilience of the human spirit, nor can it sever the threads that bind us together.

Enjoyed it very much. Emotional. Exceptional portrayal of Hindu and Muslim brotherhood.