Vikrant Massey has made a distinct presence in the industry with his versatile talent. He has been earning praise for his latest film Sector 36 where he plays a dark, complex character. Known for fully immersing himself in his characters, this time Vikrant was wary of taking the character home with him.

While speaking about his character in Sector 36, Vikrant said in a recent interview, "I found that certain scenes presented an opportunity to showcase a different side of myself. While shooting those scenes, I often felt my hands and feet go cold, not due to lack of preparation but because of the emotional weight of the story I was telling. It really hits hard."

Massey also shared how his past experiences helped him prepare for his role in Sector 36.&nbsp;“I’m glad that my past experiences helped me prepare for Sector 36. In films like A Death In The Gunj and Love Hostel, my emotional and mental health took a toll. So when I signed up for Sector 36, I told myself, ‘Vikrant, approach this character, Prem Singh, professionally. Work hard, but make sure you don’t get too engrossed in it. Your mental and emotional well-being will go for a toss,” Vikrant added.&nbsp;

The actor kept motivating himself for yet another day on the set of Sector 36, “Shooting away from home adds another layer of challenge. You’re not returning to your family after a long day; instead, you’re going back to a hotel, which can be daunting. There were moments on set when I felt genuinely scared. I wouldn’t say I was nervous, but I definitely felt that cold sensation in my hands and feet while filming. Which is why I was adamant about not bringing the character home with me,” Vikrant concluded.

Sector 36 premiered at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, Vikrant received an outpouring of love and admiration from the audience. Following the massive success of 12th Fail, Vikrant Massey is on a roll. His performance in Sector 36 earned him praise from both fans and critics, and he is now gearing up for his next project, The Sabarmati Report.

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Vikrant Massey has made a distinct presence in the industry with his versatile talent. He has been earning praise for his latest film Sector 36 where he plays a dark, complex character.

Vikrant Massey has made a distinct presence in the industry with his versatile talent. He has been earning praise for his latest film Sector 36 where he plays a dark, complex character. Known for fully immersing himself in his characters, this time Vikrant was wary of taking the character home with him. While speaking about his character in Sector 36, Vikrant said in a recent interview, "I found that certain scenes presented an opportunity to showcase a different side of myself. While shooting those scenes, I often felt my hands and feet go cold, not due to lack of preparation but because of the emotional weight of the story I was telling. It really hits hard." Massey also shared how his past experiences helped him prepare for his role in Sector 36. “I’m glad that my past experiences helped me prepare for Sector 36. In films like A Death In The Gunj and Love Hostel, my emotional and mental health took a toll. So when I signed up for Sector 36, I told myself, ‘Vikrant, approach this character, Prem Singh, professionally. Work hard, but make sure you don’t get too engrossed in it. Your mental and emotional well-being will go for a toss,” Vikrant added. The actor kept motivating himself for yet another day on the set of Sector 36, “Shooting away from home adds another layer of challenge. You’re not returning to your family after a long day; instead, you’re going back to a hotel, which can be daunting. There were moments on set when I felt genuinely scared. I wouldn’t say I was nervous, but I definitely felt that cold sensation in my hands and feet while filming. Which is why I was adamant about not bringing the character home with me,” Vikrant concluded. Sector 36 premiered at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, Vikrant received an outpouring of love and admiration from the audience. Following the massive success of 12th Fail, Vikrant Massey is on a roll. His performance in Sector 36 earned him praise from both fans and critics, and he is now gearing up for his next project, The Sabarmati Report. Sector 36 review: Vikrant Massey, Deepak Dobriyal's performances draw you into this gruesome tale

Vikrant Massey on his role in Sector 36: Was adamant about not bringing the character home with me

Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal's Sector 36 is a difficult watch. Based on the infamous Nithari case, director Aditya Nimbalkar's film relies a lot on interpretation and keeps the gore minimal yet the visuals make your stomach churn because the screenplay is so taut and Saurabh Goswami's camera work so intrusive that the film paints a vivid picture in the viewers mind.&nbsp; 
 
Films based on crime always have an audience and it is upon the makers how they keep the viewers engaged. In Sector 36, the deft writing and stupendous performances by the lead actors Massey and Dobriyal make the film engaging- despite its grim theme.&nbsp; 
 
Plot of Sector 36

Massey plays Prem, a house help in a big villa owned by businessman Bassi (Akash Khurana) in a locality in Delhi NCR. The bungalow, large and eerie seems to swallow up kids from the bordering slum area for months. Distraught parents have been trying to lodge complaints at the local police station headed by sub-inspector Ram Charan Pandey (Dobriyal) who has been negligent about filing FIRs or making any attempt to look for the missing kids.&nbsp; 
 
A personal incident during a busy festive night shakes up Pandey and he starts digging up the grave (literally) to find out some of the missing children. Skeletons stumble out from the nearby drainage and they all lead to the Bassi villa.&nbsp; 
 
Pandey initially sets out looking for missing kids and a girl but the case becomes much bigger with people in power taking extra measures to thwart Pandey's investigation. Deep into the case, Pandey realises that there are bigger players and Prem might just be one of the pawns.&nbsp;

What works for Sector 36 
 
It is a very performance-oriented script and Nimbalkar's deft direction and Bodhayan Roychaudhury's smart writing helps actors to perform the scenes in absolute perfection. Both Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal are known for their acting prowess and Sector 36 only proves their mastery over their craft.&nbsp; 
 
A special word on the casting. In no possible way would I imagine Vikrant Massey playing a cannibalistic paedophile serial killer.&nbsp;The actor has over the years played myriad characters on screen but none have been this gory. Neither would I imagine Dobriyal in a cop avatar - desperately wanting to solve the case despite the odds against him. And perhaps, that is why Sector 36 is such a winner.&nbsp; 
 
Massey, who has played the good guy in most of his films, plays the cold, psychopath murderer who has no remorse for his deeds. On the face of it, Prem seems like a regular village guy, meek, mute and harmless - belonging to the poor section of the society but as the story progresses, you start feeling uncomfortable with his cold stares, his laugh and smile.&nbsp; 
 
Dibriyal, meanwhile plays a corrupt Police officer who changes overnight when an incident involving his family shakes him up. He knows he has hurdles to cross yet he never gives up on the case. Both these actors also emote through their eyes.&nbsp;

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In a&nbsp;particular scene, Dobriyal's character interrogates Massey who in a long monologue, elaborately explains how he killed his victims. Dobriyal hardly has lines in the scene, but its his eyes that show horror and shock as Massey elaborately explains his method of madness. Massey's stares are cold, while Dobriyal looks on horrified.&nbsp; 
 
The makers also seem to deliver a social message by juxtaposing a quick police reaction on a high-profile kidnapping case even as Pandey fights a lone battle for the have-nots.&nbsp; 
 
The film talks of how class demarcation is so evident in our society that when a few go missing, no one seems to bother much until it hits home.&nbsp;

What does not work&nbsp; 
 
The film relies heavily on dialogues and conversations between the characters, which can become too much to take in after a point. The details of the Nithari case are still vivid in the public memory and aren't pleasant. The narrative can get too heavy when it is shown and explained in great detail.&nbsp; 
 
At 2 hours 4 &nbsp;minutes, the film is a stretch especially when you know who the culprit is and his modus operandi of luring kids into the horror house. Pandey's change of heart from a callous, corrupt police officer to one determined to solve the case seems too sudden as well.&nbsp;

Sector 36 still works. It is a difficult watch no doubt and the little amount of gore that makers show also can make you squirm yet it draws you in because of the writing and Vikrant Massey's performance.&nbsp; 
 
Sector 36 is streaming on Netflix.

Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal's Sector 36 is a difficult watch. Based on the infamous Nithari case, director Aditya Nimbalkar's film relies a lot on interpretation and keeps the gore minimal yet the visuals make your stomach churn because the screenplay is so taut and Saurabh Goswami's camera work so intrusive that the film paints a vivid picture in the viewers mind.

Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal's Sector 36 is a difficult watch. Based on the infamous Nithari case, director Aditya Nimbalkar's film relies a lot on interpretation and keeps the gore minimal yet the visuals make your stomach churn because the screenplay is so taut and Saurabh Goswami's camera work so intrusive that the film paints a vivid picture in the viewers mind. Films based on crime always have an audience and it is upon the makers how they keep the viewers engaged. In Sector 36, the deft writing and stupendous performances by the lead actors Massey and Dobriyal make the film engaging- despite its grim theme. Plot of Sector 36 Massey plays Prem, a house help in a big villa owned by businessman Bassi (Akash Khurana) in a locality in Delhi NCR. The bungalow, large and eerie seems to swallow up kids from the bordering slum area for months. Distraught parents have been trying to lodge complaints at the local police station headed by sub-inspector Ram Charan Pandey (Dobriyal) who has been negligent about filing FIRs or making any attempt to look for the missing kids. A personal incident during a busy festive night shakes up Pandey and he starts digging up the grave (literally) to find out some of the missing children. Skeletons stumble out from the nearby drainage and they all lead to the Bassi villa. Pandey initially sets out looking for missing kids and a girl but the case becomes much bigger with people in power taking extra measures to thwart Pandey's investigation. Deep into the case, Pandey realises that there are bigger players and Prem might just be one of the pawns. What works for Sector 36 It is a very performance-oriented script and Nimbalkar's deft direction and Bodhayan Roychaudhury's smart writing helps actors to perform the scenes in absolute perfection. Both Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal are known for their acting prowess and Sector 36 only proves their mastery over their craft. A special word on the casting. In no possible way would I imagine Vikrant Massey playing a cannibalistic paedophile serial killer. The actor has over the years played myriad characters on screen but none have been this gory. Neither would I imagine Dobriyal in a cop avatar - desperately wanting to solve the case despite the odds against him. And perhaps, that is why Sector 36 is such a winner. Massey, who has played the good guy in most of his films, plays the cold, psychopath murderer who has no remorse for his deeds. On the face of it, Prem seems like a regular village guy, meek, mute and harmless - belonging to the poor section of the society but as the story progresses, you start feeling uncomfortable with his cold stares, his laugh and smile. Dibriyal, meanwhile plays a corrupt Police officer who changes overnight when an incident involving his family shakes him up. He knows he has hurdles to cross yet he never gives up on the case. Both these actors also emote through their eyes. In a particular scene, Dobriyal's character interrogates Massey who in a long monologue, elaborately explains how he killed his victims. Dobriyal hardly has lines in the scene, but its his eyes that show horror and shock as Massey elaborately explains his method of madness. Massey's stares are cold, while Dobriyal looks on horrified. The makers also seem to deliver a social message by juxtaposing a quick police reaction on a high-profile kidnapping case even as Pandey fights a lone battle for the have-nots. The film talks of how class demarcation is so evident in our society that when a few go missing, no one seems to bother much until it hits home. What does not work The film relies heavily on dialogues and conversations between the characters, which can become too much to take in after a point. The details of the Nithari case are still vivid in the public memory and aren't pleasant. The narrative can get too heavy when it is shown and explained in great detail. At 2 hours 4 minutes, the film is a stretch especially when you know who the culprit is and his modus operandi of luring kids into the horror house. Pandey's change of heart from a callous, corrupt police officer to one determined to solve the case seems too sudden as well. Sector 36 still works. It is a difficult watch no doubt and the little amount of gore that makers show also can make you squirm yet it draws you in because of the writing and Vikrant Massey's performance. Sector 36 is streaming on Netflix.

Sector 36 review: Vikrant Massey, Deepak Dobriyal's performances draw you into this gruesome tale 

The Nithari case&nbsp;is now adapted for a film. The trailer of Vikrant Massey's new film Sector 36 was unveiled on Thursday and adapts the infamous case that took place over a decade ago in a locality in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp; 
 
The film traces the story of a once-complacent police inspector who is on the heels of a devious serial killer when justice becomes personal as several children go missing from a slum&nbsp;in Sector 36.

Inspired by true events, and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and Jio Studios, Sector 36 is directed by debutante Aditya Nimbalkar. 
 
Deliberately paced, the trailer follows Inspector Ram Charan Pandey (Deepak Dobriyal), father to a young daughter and a doting husband, as he chases a serial killer despite warnings to retract. With the lives of missing children in the balance, he hunts the enigmatic yet beguiling Prem Singh (Vikrant Massey), hiding in plain sight. A high-tension cat-and-mouse chase ensues, making Sector 36 a gripping watch. 
 
Massey, who is still riding high on the success of 12th Fail, plays an eerie character in the film.&nbsp;

<h2>Watch the trailer of Sector 36 here</h2>

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Talking about his role in the film, Vikrant Massey says, “Stepping into the character of Prem for this film was unlike anything I’ve done before. To convincingly play a layered and terrifying killer who could pass off as any other person has been difficult. Aditya (Nimbalkar) has meticulously created this gritty world. This is an incredibly important film, and as storytellers, alongside Netflix and Maddock Films, we hope the audience will be able to see the need to tell stories like these." 
 
Deepak Dobriyal adds, “I was captivated by the Sector 36 script from the very beginning. It’s a powerful thriller that brings to light class disparity, and how crime thrives when left unchecked. Inspired by true events, my character brings an investigative urgency to an exciting film that focuses on the hunter and the hunted. I am grateful to Netflix, Maddock Films, Jio Studios, and Aditya Nimbalkar for this opportunity." 
 
Apart from Massey and Dobriyal, the film also stars Akash Khurana in a key role. 
&nbsp; 
Sector 36 will premiere on Netflix on September 13.&nbsp;

The Nithari case is now adapted for a film. The trailer of Vikrant Massey's new film Sector 36 was unveiled on Thursday and adapts the infamous case that took place over a decade ago in a locality in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

The Nithari case is now adapted for a film. The trailer of Vikrant Massey's new film Sector 36 was unveiled on Thursday and adapts the infamous case that took place over a decade ago in a locality in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The film traces the story of a once-complacent police inspector who is on the heels of a devious serial killer when justice becomes personal as several children go missing from a slum in Sector 36. Inspired by true events, and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and Jio Studios, Sector 36 is directed by debutante Aditya Nimbalkar. Deliberately paced, the trailer follows Inspector Ram Charan Pandey (Deepak Dobriyal), father to a young daughter and a doting husband, as he chases a serial killer despite warnings to retract. With the lives of missing children in the balance, he hunts the enigmatic yet beguiling Prem Singh (Vikrant Massey), hiding in plain sight. A high-tension cat-and-mouse chase ensues, making Sector 36 a gripping watch. Massey, who is still riding high on the success of 12th Fail, plays an eerie character in the film. Watch the trailer of Sector 36 here Talking about his role in the film, Vikrant Massey says, “Stepping into the character of Prem for this film was unlike anything I’ve done before. To convincingly play a layered and terrifying killer who could pass off as any other person has been difficult. Aditya (Nimbalkar) has meticulously created this gritty world. This is an incredibly important film, and as storytellers, alongside Netflix and Maddock Films, we hope the audience will be able to see the need to tell stories like these." Deepak Dobriyal adds, “I was captivated by the Sector 36 script from the very beginning. It’s a powerful thriller that brings to light class disparity, and how crime thrives when left unchecked. Inspired by true events, my character brings an investigative urgency to an exciting film that focuses on the hunter and the hunted. I am grateful to Netflix, Maddock Films, Jio Studios, and Aditya Nimbalkar for this opportunity." Apart from Massey and Dobriyal, the film also stars Akash Khurana in a key role. Sector 36 will premiere on Netflix on September 13.

Sector 36 trailer: Vikrant Massey plays a creepy killer in thriller inspired from the Nithari killings

Irrfan Khan's film 'Angrezi Medium' was released just last month, in March. It was the last film to get a theatrical release before cinema halls were shut down across the country owing to the coronavirus outbreak.

Irrfan Khan's film 'Angrezi Medium' was released just last month, in March. It was the last film to get a theatrical release before cinema halls were shut down across the country owing to the coronavirus outbreak. On Wednesday, as the news of his death poured in- his fans and peers from the film industry paid their tributes to the actor. Many even recalled watching 'Angrezi Medium' on Disney + Hotstar where the film was recently released. His co-stars from the film- Ranvir Shorey, Kiku Sharda, Radhika Madan and Kareena Kapoor too paid rich tributes to Irrfan and shared behind the scenes photos from the film's set. Read WION's review of the film here. The film's director Homi Adajania recalled how they used to 'joke' about his death. "We laughed about you dying... in fact we often abused your “uninvited guests” .... but I didn’t think I’d feel so fuckin broken when I heard what I was expecting to hear for a while now. I am eternally grateful for walking a few steps of your journey with you. I am eternally grateful that I could call myself your friend. I am eternally grateful for memories stuffed with so much joy, so much laughter in such little time. You once told me how you had an inexplicable love for your craft, but didn’t want the stardom anymore. Well, you never needed to be a star my friend, because you shone brighter than anything in the universe #RIP #irrfan" View this post on Instagram We laughed about you dying... in fact we often abused your “uninvited guests” .... but I didn’t think I’d feel so fuckin broken when I heard what I was expecting to hear for a while now. I am eternally grateful for walking a few steps of your journey with you. I am eternally grateful that I could call myself your friend. I am eternally grateful for memories stuffed with so much joy, so much laughter in such little time. You once told me how you had an inexplicable love for your craft, but didn’t want the stardom anymore. Well, you never needed to be a star my friend, because you shone brighter than anything in the universe. 🙏❤️ RIP #irrfan A post shared by Homi Adajania (@homster) on Apr 29, 2020 at 12:50am PDT × Kareena Kapoor wrote how it was an 'honour' to share the screen space with the legend. View this post on Instagram It was an absolute honour sir 🙏🏻 Rest in peace ❤️ A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) on Apr 29, 2020 at 1:27am PDT × Radhika Madan, who played Irrfan's onscreen daughter too shared stills from the film and wrote," I dont know what to say... my heart aches when i write this. He was one of the strongest people i knew, a fighter. I am really grateful that our paths crossed in this lifetime. He is and will always be an inspiration to me and many.A legend. The man who changed the wave of the indian film industry.May his soul rest in peace. Love you irrfan sir. It was a privilege knowing you." View this post on Instagram I dont know what to say... my heart aches when i write this. He was one of the strongest people i knew, a fighter. I am really grateful that our paths crossed in this lifetime. He is and will always be an inspiration to me and many.A legend. The man who changed the wave of the indian film industry.May his soul rest in peace. Love you irrfan sir. It was a privilege knowing you.🙏 A post shared by Radhika Madan (@radhikamadan) on Apr 29, 2020 at 3:09am PDT × Ranvir Shorey recalled that Irrfan was fighting hard with pain even while shooting for the film." Irrfan, Deepak Dobriyal and me, on location for #AngreziMedium. ‬ ‪He fought so bravely through the making of the film. ‬ ‪Irrfan was a man whose humanity shone through his being. He was more soul than human. And souls live on. #Legend ‬" View this post on Instagram ‪Irrfan, Deepak Dobriyal and me, on location for #AngreziMedium. ‬ ‪He fought so bravely through the making of the film. ‬ ‪Irrfan was a man whose humanity shone through his being. He was more soul than human. And souls live on. #Legend ‬ A post shared by Ranvir Shorey (@ranvirshorey) on Apr 29, 2020 at 4:23am PDT × Kiku Sharda wrote, "It was an honour meeting him,knowing him, working with him, being around him and seeing how he does what he does so effortlessly. I wish I could have more of him, we could have more of him. Will miss #irrfankhan sir , the man, the talent, the LEGEND. RIP" View this post on Instagram It was an honour meeting him,knowing him, working with him, being around him and seeing how he does what he does so effortlessly. I wish I could have more of him, we could have more of him. Will miss #irrfankhan sir , the man, the talent, the LEGEND. RIP🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 A post shared by Kiku Sharda (@kikusharda) on Apr 29, 2020 at 12:49am PDT × Pankaj Tripathi, who had a cameo appearance in the film too shared an image with the late actor. View this post on Instagram कभी कभी भावनाओं को बता पाना सम्भव नही होता , वही हो रहा है इरफ़ान दा।🙏🏾 A post shared by Pankaj Tripathi (@pankajtripathi) on Apr 29, 2020 at 1:31am PDT × Actress Tillotama Shome shared a message that Irrfan had once sent her. She also appealed to everyone to give his family some space and time to cope with this huge loss. View this post on Instagram Swim, swim, float, fly, rest Irrfan . Thank you for this message and thank you for being YOU. Love to suttapa and the boys. No one may listen but please please give them some space and time. And I have nothing more to say either. A post shared by Tillotama Shome (@tillotamashome) on Apr 29, 2020 at 12:23am PDT × 'Angrezi Medium' was a sequel of sorts to 'Hindi Medium' which also starred Irrfan Khan and Deepak Dobriyal.

'Souls live on': Irrfan Khan's 'Angrezi Medium' co-stars mourn his death

Parents across the world run on similar kind of emotions. They worry unnecessarily, overact and overprotect and love unconditionally and sometimes even illogically. But can love and being protective stifle a child’s freedom? Most parents tread a thin line where at some point in time, they need to let go off their control over children- a decision that is perhaps the toughest to deal with. Director Homi Adajania’s film ‘Angrezi Medium’ deals with the same emotion, of a father grappling to the idea of an empty nest even as he goes out of the way to make his daughter’s dreams come true.

A sequel of sorts to ‘Hindi Medium’, the story has Irrfan playing Champak Bansal, a single-parent to Tarika&nbsp;(Radhika Bansal) who aspires to go abroad to do her graduation. Based in Udaipur, Champak’s world revolves around Tarika. The owner of a legacy sweet shop, his greater part of the day goes in squabbling with cousin Gasetamal Bansal (Deepak Dobriyal) and fussing over this daughter. When Tarika announces she wants to study in one of the most prestigious colleges in London, Champak- in a haste- promises to make her dream come true but things start spiralling down soon after as Champak and his brother set out on a very difficult journey to make Tarika’s dream come true.

The story is well-intended and shows how unconditionally parents love their children and go to greater lengths to fulfil their wishes. But the screenplay often loses grip over the plot making the narrative appear clumsy and long. The story is not very original- and certain situations seem illogical and irrelevant- forced into the story to make it funny. 
 
While the story doesn’t always add up- it is the performances by the two leading men-Irrfan and Deepak Dobriyal- which lift the film up to a great extent. It's always a delight to watch Irrfan on screen. Its a well-known fact that the actor was undergoing treatment while shooting for this film- but on-screen Irrfan lights up every single frame with sheer talent. Give the man any kind of role and he always delivers. In ‘Angrezi Medium’, as the simpleton Champak Bansal, Irrfan takes on a weak screenplay and turns it endearing with his performance. The man is pitch-perfect.

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Complementing him in every scene is actor Deepak Dobriyal. The actor who made people sit up and take notice of his talent in ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ is in his elements in this film and shines in every frame. Irrfan’s superstardom doesn’t overshadow Dorbiyal anywhere- the two are a delight to watch much like they were in the prequel of this film ‘Hindi Medium’. In ‘Angrezi Medium’&nbsp; they play cousin who share a love-hate relationship and along with their childhood buddy played by the talented Kiku Sharda, deliver the best scenes in the film. 
 
The film may not have a very strong script but it is salvaged thanks to a great set of actors. Radhika Madan is quite convincing as Tarika. She brings in the right sort of innocence to her character- a stark contrast from her previous roles in ‘Patakha’&nbsp; and ‘Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota’. As the young girl who despite having big dreams struggles internally as she has to stay away from her father, Madan is perfect. So are actors Ranvir Shorey, Dimple Kapadia and Kareena Kapoor Khan (in an extended cameo). Pankaj Tripathi in a small cameo gets the best scene of the film and leaves a lasting impression. So does actor Manu Rishi who plays the competitor of the Gasitamal business. Rishi has barely two scenes in the film, and four lines but still is so good in the limited screen time just like Tripathi. 
 
Adajania also indulges a bit with dialogues. The actors speak a mix of Rajasthani and Hindi and often the accents make it difficult to comprehend what the lines are. The first half is far more engaging, in the second half the film introduces too many subplots and makes its dragging. 
 
Shot beautifully in Udaipur and London, the film has beautiful music by Sachin –Jigar. 
 
Does ‘Angrezi Medium’ work? Yes, because the relationship between a parent and a child is very relatable and despite the glaring flaws in the story, the film gives us Irrfan and Deepak Dobriyal in top form. 
 
Ultimately, ‘Angrezi Medium’ has got its heart at the right place and that’s all that matters.

Parents across the world run on similar kind of emotions. They worry unnecessarily, overact and overprotect and love unconditionally and sometimes even illogically.

Parents across the world run on similar kind of emotions. They worry unnecessarily, overact and overprotect and love unconditionally and sometimes even illogically. But can love and being protective stifle a child’s freedom? Most parents tread a thin line where at some point in time, they need to let go off their control over children- a decision that is perhaps the toughest to deal with. Director Homi Adajania’s film ‘Angrezi Medium’ deals with the same emotion, of a father grappling to the idea of an empty nest even as he goes out of the way to make his daughter’s dreams come true. A sequel of sorts to ‘Hindi Medium’, the story has Irrfan playing Champak Bansal, a single-parent to Tarika (Radhika Bansal) who aspires to go abroad to do her graduation. Based in Udaipur, Champak’s world revolves around Tarika. The owner of a legacy sweet shop, his greater part of the day goes in squabbling with cousin Gasetamal Bansal (Deepak Dobriyal) and fussing over this daughter. When Tarika announces she wants to study in one of the most prestigious colleges in London, Champak- in a haste- promises to make her dream come true but things start spiralling down soon after as Champak and his brother set out on a very difficult journey to make Tarika’s dream come true. The story is well-intended and shows how unconditionally parents love their children and go to greater lengths to fulfil their wishes. But the screenplay often loses grip over the plot making the narrative appear clumsy and long. The story is not very original- and certain situations seem illogical and irrelevant- forced into the story to make it funny. While the story doesn’t always add up- it is the performances by the two leading men-Irrfan and Deepak Dobriyal- which lift the film up to a great extent. It's always a delight to watch Irrfan on screen. Its a well-known fact that the actor was undergoing treatment while shooting for this film- but on-screen Irrfan lights up every single frame with sheer talent. Give the man any kind of role and he always delivers. In ‘Angrezi Medium’, as the simpleton Champak Bansal, Irrfan takes on a weak screenplay and turns it endearing with his performance. The man is pitch-perfect. Complementing him in every scene is actor Deepak Dobriyal. The actor who made people sit up and take notice of his talent in ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ is in his elements in this film and shines in every frame. Irrfan’s superstardom doesn’t overshadow Dorbiyal anywhere- the two are a delight to watch much like they were in the prequel of this film ‘Hindi Medium’. In ‘Angrezi Medium’ they play cousin who share a love-hate relationship and along with their childhood buddy played by the talented Kiku Sharda, deliver the best scenes in the film. The film may not have a very strong script but it is salvaged thanks to a great set of actors. Radhika Madan is quite convincing as Tarika. She brings in the right sort of innocence to her character- a stark contrast from her previous roles in ‘Patakha’ and ‘Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota’. As the young girl who despite having big dreams struggles internally as she has to stay away from her father, Madan is perfect. So are actors Ranvir Shorey, Dimple Kapadia and Kareena Kapoor Khan (in an extended cameo). Pankaj Tripathi in a small cameo gets the best scene of the film and leaves a lasting impression. So does actor Manu Rishi who plays the competitor of the Gasitamal business. Rishi has barely two scenes in the film, and four lines but still is so good in the limited screen time just like Tripathi. Adajania also indulges a bit with dialogues. The actors speak a mix of Rajasthani and Hindi and often the accents make it difficult to comprehend what the lines are. The first half is far more engaging, in the second half the film introduces too many subplots and makes its dragging. Shot beautifully in Udaipur and London, the film has beautiful music by Sachin –Jigar. Does ‘Angrezi Medium’ work? Yes, because the relationship between a parent and a child is very relatable and despite the glaring flaws in the story, the film gives us Irrfan and Deepak Dobriyal in top form. Ultimately, ‘Angrezi Medium’ has got its heart at the right place and that’s all that matters.

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