Yes – some call it a mid life crisis, but for a few unfortunate ones, this actually turns into a catastrophe with dire consequences. Oh you know what it is, men wake up suddenly and realize that they are no longer the studs they used to be and still feel like from within. In a desperate bid to overcome this, this unthinkable situation of becoming an “uncle” they try various tactics; some of them go into deep depression, while some buy flashy clothes and cars to prove that they are still “cool”. But sooner or later, they accept reality and resign themselves to it.
Rating: 
Old iss Goldd is one such movie that brings out this issue of a mid life crisis. When you hear the cast, you do a double take. Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor and Asrani with a bevy of other forgettable faces. But before you get cynical about it, maybe you should give it a shot. That’s what I did and I must say it changed my mind.
You see, what I expected was a C grade film with old lecherous men and an army of wannabe starlets who don’t mind baring it all. In fact, that’s what sort of stopped me from going for the movie, but nevertheless I did. What I saw was a movie in which three old men could not deal with the fact that they were, well, old. They wanted to spice it up, so they decided to go to Goa without their respective spouses and have a grand time. They do everything from dressing up like a 25 year old, to fixing up dates with old crushes and eyeing nubile blonde bimbos. Truth is, nothing works, except them losing a ton of money. Whilst this is happening, a young couple who is staying in the same hotel is observing them and hatches a plan to relieve them of all the extra money they have.
Though not a masterpiece, this film has traces of real life problems that every man faces amidst the hyperboles and pure clichés. Neeraj Sahai has not done a bad job with this flick because though it is not prominent throughout the film, it does have a message that can be deciphered in bits and pieces. The actors too are veterans in Indian cinema; what ever be their current status. They bring new layers to the characters which are not properly formed. At the end of the day, they bring a little bit of themselves to the film because they too have undergone such a phase like every other middle aged man. This, by far, is their greatest contribution to the film because though many will laugh at their antics on screen and call them crazy, somewhere deep down, they identify with the feeling.
It would be sheer exaggeration to call this film an invaluable contribution to Indian cinema and a block buster that is getting a 5 star rating. On the contrary, this is a simple film with a simple message and a hand of support and understanding extended towards men. It might not be perfect, but nor is life. So my suggestion is that you leave your cynicism at home and watch the film without any bias – you will enjoy it.
Rating:
© hamaraphotos.com
