Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen
Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen (transl. Let There Be a Little Bit of Romance) is a 1990 Hindi movie directed by Amol Palekar. It features Anita Kanwar, Nana Patekar and Vikram Gokhale as major actors. This movie has become a part of management courses and study pertaining to human behaviour.
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| Directed by | Amol Palekar[1] |
| Produced by | Doordarshan[2] |
| Screenplay by | Chitra Palekar (screenplay & dialogues)[3] |
| Starring | Anita Kanwar Nana Patekar[4] Vikram Gokhale |
| Music by | Bhaskar Chandavarkar Kamlesh Pande (lyrics) |
Release date | 23 August 1990 |
Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
The movie has a lot of poetry within itself. Anita Kanwar is an unconventional girl lacking confidence. All people around her including her father and brothers keep advising her "how she should be". Then, a magician who can bring rain comes to their lives. He helps her to realize the potential of believing. He brings back beauty and confidence to her. Now, she realizes altogether a different life, just because of believing or changing perception.
The theme of the movie is also said to be inspired by the critically acclaimed The Rainmaker (play) written by N. Richard Nash.
Critical reception
The film was featured in Avijit Ghosh's book, 40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed.[2]
Details
The movie was shot in Panchmarhi in Madhya Pradesh.
References
- Kumar, Anuj (16 January 2014). "A date with Amol". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- "40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed – Review". Zee News. 12 January 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- Pawar, Yogesh (16 February 2014). "I'm no Madhuri or Sridevi to make comebacks: Chitra Palekar". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- Vijayakar, Rajiv (27 September 2015). "Unmatched star". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 16 November 2015.