‘Patiala House’ a struggle between an Indian father who has launched a fight against the Colonial British and the son who is yearning to play for the England cricket team is now being screened at New Olympia theatre, Maradana.
Well-known Bollywood director Nikhil Advani returning with this emotional and breathtaking story of Asian immigrants in Britain, is played by Akshay Kumar Anushka Sharma marks the return of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor.
Set in Southall, Patiala House is a story of the Kahlon family who are ruled by their Bauji (Rishi Kapoor), a patriarchal monarch who still lives in the racist 1970’s Britain. The plot revolves around the age old clash between Eastern culture and traditions and modern Western life.
The lead protagonist Gattu (Akshay Kumar) is an exceptional fast bowler who gives up his dream and opportunity to play for the English national team because his father dislike seeing him playing for the “Angrez”. Trouble brews when the younger generation wants to achieve their dreams but their aspirations are silenced by Gattu’s example.
Life however gives Gattu a second chance when he is asked to play once again. Enter Anushka Sharma, true to her character as the bubbly Simran, Gattu’s love interest and pillar of strength which makes him realize that he is ‘drowning‘. Simran and the extended family encourage support Gattu who then decides to play while hiding this fact from Bauji. But what happens when eventually Bauji does find out? Will Gattu give up his dream again, at the peak of his career or defy his father and face the disappointment he has so painstakingly evaded for the past 17 years?
Loosely based upon English cricketer, Monty Panesar, despite a predictable story and mediocre screenplay, Advani in ‘Patiala House’ takes a very fresh approach to its presentation.
The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Mukesh Talreja, Krishan Kumar and Twinkle Khanna under the banner of People Tree Films, Credence Motion Pictures and Hari Om Entertainment. |
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