Tamasha is not all tamasha. Its real..the problem is faced by a huge population especially in our part of the world. Body shaming is fun for those who want to say something funny to amuse others but have hardly any sense of humour. Added to that is the stupid seriousness with which a majority take these personal comments, fretting and fuming the while. Self confidence goes out the window and in walks self pity triumphantly through the front door.
Such a character is the protagonist, Professor Sreenivasan, in Ashraf Hamza's maiden movie, Thamasha. Ashraf has metro pillars propping him up: producers Sameer Thaha, Shyju Khalid, Chemban Vinod, Lijo Jose Pellissery.
Ashraf's script calls for special mention. Edited so well that you can't take a scene away from the film, the two-hour fare grows on you. Vinay Forrt plays Sreenivasan and he becomes the character. Vinay Forrt is nowhere around. Body language, dialogue delivery, expressions, all belong to the character. For Nawas Vallikkunnu, who shares almost as much screenspace, Thamasha will be a turning point in his career.
The slightly bald professor's quest for a bride is the story. I dread spoilers and so no story. The three women who have a chance to be his bride react in three different ways. Grace Antony who wowed us in Kumbalangi Nights is one probable, with her infectious smile. Divya Prabha, the teacher is the other one, who has conventional views. The leading lady is Chinnu Chandni who stole my heart and sped away in that scooter she rides so well. Her natural acting and demeanour so fitted the role that you can't think of anyone else who could have done better.
The social media, how to deal with the downsides of it, the pluck with which young girls do it, are refreshing lessons for the older generation.
Ponnani, the directors hometown is the location and Sameer the camera person. I want to go to Ponnani.
Music is so raw and fresh. No terrible BGM to scare you.
One flaw: After the interval, you think they are accidentally showing a different movie. There should have been some continuity.
Thamasha made me feel good. They should have made it a few decades earlier, I thought! Three guesses why!
Such a character is the protagonist, Professor Sreenivasan, in Ashraf Hamza's maiden movie, Thamasha. Ashraf has metro pillars propping him up: producers Sameer Thaha, Shyju Khalid, Chemban Vinod, Lijo Jose Pellissery.
Ashraf's script calls for special mention. Edited so well that you can't take a scene away from the film, the two-hour fare grows on you. Vinay Forrt plays Sreenivasan and he becomes the character. Vinay Forrt is nowhere around. Body language, dialogue delivery, expressions, all belong to the character. For Nawas Vallikkunnu, who shares almost as much screenspace, Thamasha will be a turning point in his career.
The slightly bald professor's quest for a bride is the story. I dread spoilers and so no story. The three women who have a chance to be his bride react in three different ways. Grace Antony who wowed us in Kumbalangi Nights is one probable, with her infectious smile. Divya Prabha, the teacher is the other one, who has conventional views. The leading lady is Chinnu Chandni who stole my heart and sped away in that scooter she rides so well. Her natural acting and demeanour so fitted the role that you can't think of anyone else who could have done better.
The social media, how to deal with the downsides of it, the pluck with which young girls do it, are refreshing lessons for the older generation.
Ponnani, the directors hometown is the location and Sameer the camera person. I want to go to Ponnani.
Music is so raw and fresh. No terrible BGM to scare you.
One flaw: After the interval, you think they are accidentally showing a different movie. There should have been some continuity.
Thamasha made me feel good. They should have made it a few decades earlier, I thought! Three guesses why!
