The Blue Umbrella

Vishal Bhardwaj is such a great director one would want him to direct films more frequently.the kind of cinema that is being produced these days really gives ou a feeling that there is a dearth of genuine talent in Bollywood.But before that feeling sinks in somebody like that comes up with a genuine effort.

I guess only he has the courage to take up such a script and make films for a genre which is more or less non-existent in film industry.Ruskin Bond's writing has been dealt sensitively and adequately.the story is so sensetive and sweet that you cannot remain untouched by it.Right at the outset it gives you a nice feeling and starts making inroroads into your heart.

Locations are such picturesque, one could give away the world in exchange just to feel its ambience .Plot is about a girl who finds a blue umbrella which is liked by one and all in the village. Nandu (pankaj kapoor )sets his sights on the umbrella and would do anyhting to get it. One fine day it is stolen and here onwards the story becomes more sensitive and emotional but remains simple.Pankaj kapur has done an excellent job, it is only a shame that we don't get to see him more often. May be it is the star system or the kind of cinema i.e. made which have kept an actor of his stature cofined to a select genre. Child artistShreya sharma competes pankaj kapur frame to frame. acting is so genuine it makes everything real.Art director has done a great job to come up with brilliant sets. music and lyrics are outstanding .Vishal just one request keep up the good work.

Go for it , you don't see too many children films being made these days and that too of this stature.All you adults it is even dificult for even you to ignore it.