Growing up would have never been the same if it wasn’t for Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Kabuliwala’. This beautiful heartbreaking story was a treat that we enjoyed reading as children. 90’s kids will understand what we are talking about.
Giving the classic old tale a new twist is Deb Medhekar’s ‘Bioscopewala’, an adaptation of Tagore’s famous short story. One look at it and prepare yourself for the waterworks. Better to keep a tissues box nearby. Starring Danny Denzongpa as ‘Bioscopewala’, Geetanjali Thapa, Tisca Chopra, Adil Hussain, and Sunil Doshi, the movie will hit the screens on May 25.
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For people who don’t know, Kabuliwala (1892) is a story that touches your heart and soul. In Tagore’s story, he was a dry fruit seller from Afghanistan who becomes friends with a young girl, Mini. Their friendship grows and he exchanges various stories with her. All of a sudden he disappears, only to appear once again after a long time. He meets his little friend, only to release things have changed and she is not that young anymore.
Just like any other Tagore’s stories, this is simple and that’s what makes it heart wrenching. It presents a commentary on the human relationship that we often fail to see.
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In Danny Denzongpa’s latest adaptation, instead of a dry fruits seller, we see a bioscopewala. The sepia-toned of the frame gives it a soothing feel and intrigues you instantly to get invested in Deb Medhekar’s world.
And of course, Danny Denzongpa magnificent makeover puts everything in place. This little video clip makes us nostalgic, taking us down the memory lane.
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Watch the teaser here: