Story: Set in England, ‘Patiala House’ is a story of Parghat Singh Kahlon aka Gattu (Akshay Kumar), who has sacrificed his dreams to pursue a career in cricket because of his dictator father Gurtej Kahlon a.k.a Bhauji (Rishi Kapoor). The reason behind Bauji’s conservative attitude is the racial discrimination by British which led to the assassination of his dear uncle Mr. Sahini (Prem Chopra) long years ago. Gattu has to bear the brunt because his Bhauji as a matter of prestige doesn’t allow him to join the England team and he instead becomes a shopkeeper. In fact, Bhauji is the decision-taker of entire Kahlon family who blame Gattu responsible for their miserable condition as he couldn’t stand by his decisions as the eldest son. Simram (Anushka Sharma) a relative of Kahlon family somehow realizes Gattu’s dreams and persuades him to give a second to his career as a bowler when the sole Indian in the British cricket counseling team Mr. Bedi (Tinu Anand) proposes Gattu’s name as a new bowler in England team. Now, how will Gattu fulfill his dreams as a bowler despite advert is surely an interesting watch?
Review: After string of flops, Akshay Kumar can surely bank on ‘Patiala House’ as the film is a complete entertainer though it rests on a very predictable storyline. Had little more dimensions been added to the storyline; the film would have been a power-packed phenomenon. Nevertheless, the strong points which surely land ‘Patiala House’ in a comfortable zone is extremely good direction and well-written dialogues and screenplay. The correct dozes of twists despite an expected plot makes the film a worth a shot.
The film has little to offer in terms of locales as most of it has been shot either in Patiala house or the cricket ground. The superb chemistry between Akshay and Anuhska along with a power-packed performance by Rishi Kapoor is another highlight of the film. The most beautiful fact about ‘Patiala House’ is each and every character has induced life in otherwise bland storyline and all equally important to take the story further.
The film has little to offer in terms of locales as most of it has been shot either in Patiala house or the cricket ground. The superb chemistry between Akshay and Anuhska along with a power-packed performance by Rishi Kapoor is another highlight of the film. The most beautiful fact about ‘Patiala House’ is each and every character has induced life in otherwise bland storyline and all equally important to take the story further.
tory Treatment: Nikhil Advani knows his audience very well, thus, hasn’t left any stone unturned to strike the emotional chord. ‘Patiala House’ has its heart and soul at place despite little weaknesses. Backed by a powerful screenplay, Nikhil convinces one with some honest performances on-screen which makes one sympathize with Akshay and at the same time feel irritated with Rishi. The characterization of each and every actor is one of the highpoints of the film. Certain moments during the beginning when the Kahlon family becomes the victim of racial discrimination is so convincing with the treatment. Everything is apt be it a comic-timing, emotional drama or few romantic scenes between Akshay-Anushka.
Star Cast: Akshay Kumar has yet again proved that he can pull off any genre. He is brilliant with his expressions and dialogue delivery. One can’t take eyes-off him when he is in tears for breaking his Bhauji’s heart. Rishi Kapoor can still give run for money with super-energetic stunning performance. Dimple Kapadia is natural and graceful. Anuhska Sharma yet again proves that she is here to stay with her flawless act. The rest of the supporting cast is equally brilliant.
Direction: ‘Patiala House’ reminds of director Nikhil’s debut venture ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ as far as characterization is concerned. He has beautifully captured the emotions of each and every character be it the little scary mother Dimple Kapadia who watches a ball about to hit his son in the field or the angry siblings of Akshay Kumar who eventually start looking upto him as a hero. The natural transition in the thoughts of one and all from Rishi to Akshay and others are convincingly portrayed on-screen.
Music/ cinematography/ Dialogues: Music is brilliant with pleasant surprises in terms of innovative choreography in songs like ‘Long Da Lashkara’ or ‘Rola Paegya’. Cinematography is excellent complemented with a crisp creative editing. Dialogues as earlier mentioned are the strong points of the film. They are refreshing new to the ears.
3 Ups and 3 Downs: Power-packed performances are one of strong points in the film followed by excellent direction which has taken care of small but pivotal things making the film worth a one-time watch. Dialogues and innovative choreography is another highpoint. A predictable storyline, a slightly dragged first half and less of outdoor are the drawbacks of the film.
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