Dragging

Film: I M 24

Producer: Arindam Chaudhuri

Director: Saurabh Shukla

Cast: Rajat Kapoor, Ranvir Shorey, Neha Dhupia, Manjari Fadnis

Genre: Comedy, Social

Rating: Below Average

by Bhawana Somaaya

Story:

Shubendu is a principled middle-aged writer struggling to make two ends meet. He is 42 and lives a drab life till he makes an internet friend, a 22 year old beauty queen and for the first time is tempted to lie. His roommate, Gagan is a smooth operator who lives in a make believe world without a penny in his pocket. What follows is a ride of lies and embarrassing tales of cover-ups.

What works about the film:

The first half of the film is absolutely hilarious and the narrative engaging.

It is a saucily written screenplay and deliciously performed by a team of brilliant actors like Saurabh Shukla, Lillete Dubey and ofcourse the four lead players – Rajat, Ranvir, Neha and Manjari.

What does not work:

The second half does not live up to the promise of the first half and drags unnecessarily. The climax is particularly disappointing and almost unbelievable.

Verdict:
For those exposed to the best of Saurabh-Rajat combo this one lacks the magic. I give it 2 or 4 days in cinema halls.

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