Mast Mein Rehne Ka

About the film

Mast Mein Rehne Ka is 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film written and directed by Vijay Maurya, and jointly produced by Maurya and his wife Payal Arora. Based on a story written jointly by Maurya and Arora, it stars Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta in the lead role with Abhishek Chauhan, Monika Panwar, Faisal Malik and Rakhi Sawant.

It was released directly on Amazon Prime Video, on 8 December 2023.

Plot

A man chooses an old widower's home for his first robbery, kicking off a set of events that have them both look at life in a new way and with new companions in the starkness of the city of Mumbai.

V.S. Kamath, a solitary widower trapped in a rigid routine, is jolted out of his comfort zone when his Mumbai apartment is burgled. Unnerved by the police's remarks on his isolation, he embarks on a quest for connection, striking up awkward conversations with strangers. His path crosses Prakash Handa, a vivacious Punjabi woman, and his curiosity compels him to follow her. This chance encounter lands them both in the police station, victims of another robbery, where their awkwardness blossoms into an unlikely friendship.

United by their shared vulnerability and newfound companionship, Kamath and Handa forge a delightful bond. They embark on small adventures, venturing into empty houses with a childlike sense of mischief. Their escapades take an unexpected turn when they stumble upon the thief who wronged them, setting in motion a chain of events that intertwine their seemingly separate lives.

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.5/10.

Alka Sahani of The Indian Express gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said The film starring Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta brings back trust in mankind. Optimism is the driving force behind this modern Mumbai story. Bhavna Agarwal of India Today writes in her review stating that the movie deftly examines the issue of old people regaining emotional ties. Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com stated that Mast Mein Rehne Ka is an incredibly relatable movie that will have you both laughing out loud and rooting for the characters. Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in writes that the movie also has little time to stop for reason or coherence, racing instead to jump from one humorous or well-observed moment to the next. The creators discuss a variety of topics, such as Mumbai's propensity for verbal outbursts, the harshness of poverty, and loneliness—particularly among elderly citizens.

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