Meel patthar

Meet patthar is a film maker's wet dream. A poignant character sketch that stands tall. I watched this right after watching Nomadland and the latter doesn't even close to what this film is. It's most striking feature is its sound design and production that really comes out as there is no background score as such. The Foley work is top notch and the sound really holds you in an embrace (highly recommend using good quality headphones while watching this to appreciate Gautam Nair's amazing work). The quietness really adds to the cold winter mood of north India. The carefully subtle treatment of the character is breath of fresh air amidst the overtly loud and heavy treatment currently being dished out as content. Chopin's Nocturne No. 20 in C sharp minor in the ending credits is icing on the cake.

This deserves the Academy award more than Nomadland.

A movie that throws light in to the plight of the working class in a capitalist economy.

Kept me glued from the beginning till the end . Lakshvir Singh Saran at this best !!

"The shadow seems melting when seen from a distance" One may find it little jejune as at times it does seem dawdling esp during the first half .. however, minimal dialogues capture the essence of the humdrums of an average commoner so beautifully .. life is a journey and at times we forget to notice the milestones that passed by, that we leave behind .. It's an undaunted perspective of a life on road.. superb decorous performance by Suvinder Vicky . The sound design is noteworthy.. . A great watch.

A rivetting performance by the lead character Ghalib who coneys more from the expressions than the words which he rarely speaks.

A slow moving film but compels you to watch. Cinematography captures the sombre mood of the film. Yoi feel sad for the characters, their destinies and the helpless situations they are forced into.

Overall an impressive film. Characters touch you emotionally (even a phone conversation where we don't see the woman talking).

A must watch for off the beat movie lovers!