“Ksay? I have never heard about
this film, is this some off-beat film?
“Yah! it’s an art film, running
at PVR, I don’t wish to miss, only last
two days left”
“Is it good?”
“I have heard it’s a good film,
has refreshing cinematic languages and has won ‘Grand Jury Prize for Best
Narrative Feature’.
That did it. I have always loved
art film but have not visited it for a long time.
My friends and I arrived 15
minutes before the show time. With popcorn and coffee, we sat relaxed in plush
comfort of the large soft seats for the movie to start.
The movie, Kshay (made by Karan
Gour) moves at its own pace, there is no moment of boredom for us. Black and
white, in sharp contrast, the story unfolds
What does an Indian housewife
do? She has a routine life that includes prayers, household
chores and looking after her husband needs. During her free time, she might
have some hobby or may visit her neighbor for a chit chat. That’s a normal life
for an Indian housewife.
Chhaya was leading a normal life
till one day her eyes chanced upon the serene face of Goddess Laxmi. The price
of the unfinished sculpture was Rs15000 which was something beyond her means. Soon her desire turned into obsession and she
began to see Goddess of prosperity everywhere. She started relating the solution to all her problems on acquiring and owning the sculpture.
Life changed completely; soon
she lost the sense of reasoning, her peace of mind, her moral values. All that
mattered was to fulfill her obsession, so severe that it would destroy
her, leaving her all alone
Made in black and white, with
its own space for innovation, this award winning film sent chill through my spine and sometimes
left me feeling sorry for her state of obsession and boredom. The whole focus
is on the near-perfect expressions of the protagonist, which fills all the
space. I was awed by artistically and poetic performance of Rushika Duggal. There is no distraction as I go along with her through her every emotion
of pain, pleasure and her sense of frustrations.
The movie ends, I remain seated,
still.
Desire is such a curse, especially
if you are poor, it can lead to extreme obsession that can destroy the very existence
of peaceful life…….
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