I am always wary of musicians turning actors. But guess what? Salim Merchant does a decent job in the short-film released on Tuesday. Entitled Fired its title has a layered relevance in the plot. You see, Tillotama Shome (yes, that’s the calibre of co-star Merchant must match up in his acting debut) has just been Fired from her job. She is understandably upset. She calls her chef boyfriend to share the news.
“Don’t drive. Just walk to the restaurant,” Merchant suggests gently, knowing fully well that an angry woman behind the wheels could be dangerous to mankind.
Tillotamma, more glamorous and hip than any of her recent roles have allowed her to be (why is she always playing under-privileged women in suffocating situations?) arrives at the restaurant and begins to break the chocolate cookies angrily in her plate.
Nice touch that. Merchant’s calm beau character Anand’s...
“Don’t drive. Just walk to the restaurant,” Merchant suggests gently, knowing fully well that an angry woman behind the wheels could be dangerous to mankind.
Tillotamma, more glamorous and hip than any of her recent roles have allowed her to be (why is she always playing under-privileged women in suffocating situations?) arrives at the restaurant and begins to break the chocolate cookies angrily in her plate.
Nice touch that. Merchant’s calm beau character Anand’s...
- 4/8/2016
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
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