102 Not Out

102 Not Out is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Umesh Shukla and starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor in the lead roles.[6][7] The film is based on the eponymous Gujarati play written by Saumya Joshi.[8] 102 Not Out was released on 4 May 2018.[9]

102 Not Out
Theatrical release poster
Directed byUmesh Shukla[1]
Produced bySPE Films India
Written bySaumya Joshi
StarringAmitabh Bachchan
Rishi Kapoor
Jimit Trivedi
Narrated byVijay Raaz
Music byGeorge Joseph
Songs:
Salim–Sulaiman
Amitabh Bachchan
Rohan-Vinayak
CinematographyLaxman Utekar
Edited byBodhaditya Banerjee
Production
company
SPE Films India
Treetop Entertainment
Benchmark Pictures
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • 4 May 2018 (2018-05-04)
(India)
  • 30 November 2018 (2018-11-30)
(China)[2]
Running time
102 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹35 crore[3]
Box officeest. ₹1.15 billion[4][5]

Plot

Dattatraya Vakharia is a 102-year-old who enjoys life in jovial ways. Babulal Vakharia, his 75-year-old son, is the opposite, and believes that he is now too old to enjoy life, and detests how his father acts. Dhiru is an employee at a medical shop who delivers medicine to the Vakharias. Dhiru likes Dattatraya for his attitude and is scared of Babulal because of his grumpy nature.

Dattatraya seeks to break the record of the oldest living person. and thus he seeks to avoid negative people. Therefore, he threatens to send his son to an elderly care facility unless he achieves certain conditions. While Babulal is hesitant, he accepts with Dhiru as a witness. Firstly, Babulal writes a love letter to his deceased wife. Next, he accuses his doctor of being a thief so that he stops going to the clinic daily for a checkup. While rejecting to cut holes in his childhood blanket, Babulal visits a playground and a church that remind him of childhood memories. He becomes sorrowed and distributes cake to young children in the streets with his father.

Babulal begins to appreciate his father's outlook on life. However, Babulal receives a call from his estranged son Amol informing Babulal that he will visit India. While Babulal is ecstatic hearing the news, Dattatraya is certain that Amol's motive is to claim their property as their heir. So he gives Babu his last task: to kick Amol out of the house for all his negligence towards his family. They argue and Babulal stops talking to Dattatraya. Even Dhiru, for the first time, supports Babulal and feels that Amol should be given a chance. Dattatraya reveals that Babu had spent all his savings to educate Amol and send him to the United States. However, Amol ignored them, telling nothing about his new family life in America. Dattatraya also tells his son he has cancer, living happily so that Babulal can live like him.

Days later, Amol arrives in India, where Babulal humiliates him in public, calling him to return home. After later celebrating with Dattatraya and Dhiru, Dattatraya passes away at 102 years of age. Babulal finds a recording of his father predicting that the record of the oldest man will be broken by Babulal himself.

Cast

Soundtrack
102 Not Out
Soundtrack album by
Salim–Sulaiman, Amitabh Bachchan and Rohan-Vinayak
Released30 April 2018 (2018-April-30)[11]
Recorded2017–2018
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length27:49
LanguageHindi
LabelSaregama Music
External audio
Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The music of the film has been composed by Salim–Sulaiman, Amitabh Bachchan and Rohan-Vinayak while the lyrics were written by Hiral Brahmbhatt, Saumya Joshi, Amitabh Bhattacharya and Kaifi Azmi. The songs featured in the film are sung by Arijit Singh, Armaan Malik, Sonu Nigam, Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor and Hiral Brahmabhatt. George Joseph has composed the background music for this film. The first song of the film, Bachche Ki Jaan which is sung by Singh was released on 10 April 2018. The second song of the film, Badumbaaa which is sung by Bachchan and Kapoor was released on 18 April 2018. The music album was released on 30 April 2018 by Saregama Music. Vipin Nair of The Hindu gave the soundtrack 3.5/5 stating that Salim-Sulaiman delivered "their best work in a very long time".[12][13]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Bachche Ki Jaan"Hiral BrahmbhattSalim–SulaimanArijit Singh4:49
2."Badumbaaa"Amitabh BhattacharyaAmitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor5:46
3."Kulfi"Saumya JoshiSalim-SulaimanSonu Nigam4:21
4."Kuch Anokhe Rules"Saumya JoshiSalim-SulaimanArmaan Malik3:33
5."Phir Laut Aayi Zindagi"Hiral BrahmbhattSalim-SulaimanHiral Brahmbhatt4:23
6."Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam"Kaifi AzmiRohan-VinayakAmitabh Bachchan4:57
Total length:27:49

Makeup

The make-up for Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor is done by makeup and prosthetic artist Preetisheel Singh. Considering the fact that both the actors have to play their characters that are more than their actual age, a lot of prosthetics and makeup was used to make them look like their respective character's age.[14] Bollywood Hungama echoes, "The review would be incomplete without the mention of Preetisheel Singh's makeup, hair and prosthetic. She gives a great look to both the veteran actors which also turns out to be the film's USP."[15]

Box office

In India, the film earned ₹520.5 million nett and ₹667.2 million gross.[16] In China, the film grossed $4.5 million (₹31.69 crore ) as of 9 December 2018,[17] including $3.25 million (₹226.7 million ) during its opening weekend there.[5] In other territories, the film grossed ₹193.3 million ($3 million ) as of 3 December 2018.[5] Combined, the film grossed ₹115.3 crore ($16 million ) worldwide as of 9 December 2018.

Critical reception

As of June 2020, 102 Not Out holds a 58% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on twelve reviews with an average rating of 5.75 out of 10.[18] Rajeev Masand of News18 gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5 saying that, "Despite its many shortcomings 102 Not Out has its heart in the right place, and a pair of actors clearly enjoying themselves on screen. Their infectious energy alone makes this film worth a watch."[19] Rachit Gupta of The Times of India gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 saying that, "The unique and refreshing concept of 102 Not Out is its strength. It's just a happy and healthy entertainer that tells you that living in the moment and making the most of everyday of your life is all that matters."[20] Shalini Langer of The Indian Express gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5 saying that, "No doubt it's great to see a film about two old people. But we have seen both Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor in that avatar in better films (Piku especially, and in Kapoor & Sons) before this."[21] Rohit Vats of Hindustan Times gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5 and said that, "102 Not Out's heart is firmly in the right place. The film knows its territory and the emotions it wants to evoke. It's just that a few important characters don't get enough play and they are sacrificed to make space to Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor."[22] Raja Sen of NDTV gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5 saying that, "Shukla's film is a sweet but dull enterprise, one that never quite rises above its ultimate ambition: that of having two legendary actors play off each other."[23]

Rohit Bhatnagar of Deccan Chronicle gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 saying that, "The Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor starrer film is a heart warming experience of celebrating life as it comes."[24] Namrata Joshi of The Hindu reviewed the film saying that, "Umesh Shukla's film is unable to leave its inherent theatricality behind. It gets unchanging in terms of the give and take between the duo and leaves the viewers static too. It stirs nothing within, leaving you unmoved."[25] Meena Iyer of DNA India gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 saying that, "This is a small, sweet film with its heart in the right place."[26] Anupama Chopra of Film Companion gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5 saying that, "102 Not Out is uneven but heartfelt. Despite the flaws, the emotions connect."[27] Sonil Dedhia of Mid-Day gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5 saying that, "Bachchan and Kapoor's effortless performances, coupled with their intoxicating screen presence make this movie worth watching."[28]

References
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  12. Nair, Vipin (2 May 2018). "Score one for the Big B". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
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