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ITWAR doesn't tell a story of a grand edifice or profound meaning but tickles us with familiar but jovial moments. That's the beauty of the story. There's an immediate connection with the protagonist who wants to spend his Sunday in peace but finds himself unable to do so. What's the problem, you may ask. Hundreds or none. The film answers this quite effectively. The cast in the film is superb. They look and feel like a North Indian middle-class family. Specially Lubna Salim as a housewife sparkles in every frame. But the film is very patriarchal in its outlook. Yes, it's telling a story about a patriarch family but you can't depict it as a natural order of things. Despite this, the film leaves a grin on your face with its sweet portrayal of ordinary characters with their petty scuffles in life.

I also got the pleasure of watching itwaar . Such a simple yet beautiful film. The irony of the film is, you are waiting for the climax till the end, but you don't even realize how smoothly it comes and touches you. It's so similar to life, where subtle revelations happen so spontaneously. It's a film which is happening around us in our daily lives. Kumud ji is such an irritating character, so dissatisfied with life. How even the barking dogs infuriate him. His irritation has a crescendo which makes the audience smile at the life of this man, which is indeed such a paradox. Lubhna ji has wonderfully complemented him too. Kudos to Rahul Srivastava and his team for his wonderful direction, script, styling, design and edit! Many Congratulations. Looking forward to more of such exciting content.

Six short films were slated for the 10 a.m. slot on 28 September at the ongoing IXth Jagran Film Festival Mumbai. When one plans to go for short films, one is prepared to watch an eclectic mix of sharp, sensitive, quirky or the downright mundane. The lot of six that I watched today had all that and more. But personally I like movies that leave me with a positive, warm afterglow after they end. Perhaps that's why I have always loved Ray's movies. Anyway, coming to the movie I wanted to talk about, Itwar. The protagonist, wonderfully essayed by Kumud Mishra could be a typical father in any Indian middle class home. You see him and a smile comes to your face, as you note striking similarities with your own father or that neighbourhood uncle, a character who is just about so stressed that he doesn't find joy in anything, ready to snap at anyone or everyone. His chemistry or lack of it, with his teenage son is hilarious to be honest. The wife, competently played by Lubna is another typical Indian homemaker, patiently playing the referee in the ego fights between the father and the son. As he goes on ranting about everything in life, you wonder if there would be a dark end to the story, so much so, that the climax catches you totally by surprise. Dis that really happen, you ask yourself incredulously! And the song that has been slipped in quite unobtrusively by the director at the start of the ending credits, is absolutely genius. Penned by Anant and sung by the ever effervescent Udit Narayan, it just sums up the vision of the writer, 'man bhala to sab bhala...'! Full credit to the writer/director Rahul Srivastava who has been quite brilliant in etching a perfect portrait of the mindset of a typical Indian middle class family. Small surprise that among the six films that were watched by the rather sparse audience, Itwar was the only one that elicited spontaneous applause.

Itwar is, I can say, one of the best movie I've seen ever. I was not just watching but actually felt like I'm living the character. Beautiful dialogs, beautifully directed. Everything was exactly fit for the purpose. I recommend everyone should watch this movie and I bet , people can't stop writing their feelings and experiences.

Good Job Rahul Srivastava and Itwar Team and thanks for creating such amazing film.

Well, I saw this beautiful short film which I connect with my real life situations . A very good direction, editing, background music and lovely song. Only thing is I felt the song clips could have been utilized in the mid scenes based on situations. Nice act by lead protagonist, could have been slightly better with outdoor activities which could have added more fun to it. Overall i loved it.

Finally I watched this cute,smooth,n very relevant creation by Rahul Srivastava.To the point,crisp n sweetly presented.from the heart to the heart.that is why I named it "butterliciously smooth", lyrics are so appropriate that it gives the same feeling when a successful hawan end with "iti sampann"..kudos to the team.. looking forward for other creations by Rahul Srivastava..

Itvaar is reflection of a Sunday we all live in our daily lives. It a story plucked from every page of an Indian Household. Nicely Directed. Painstakingly Edited. And made out of pure love. When you watch it, all the Sundays that have passed through in your life spring up, reminding you each and every detail Mr Varma goes through. A must watch.

The USP of this short movie is the relatable characters & the middle class setup.

The good at heart, always cribbing and self conflicting father figure is found in many homes. The character is so naturally portrayed by Kumud Mishra and really well supported by Lubna Salim.

The story line was crisp and dialogues had the required punch. The house was a typical middle class setup (with washing machine placed in the middle :P).

The maid scene lasted for a few seconds but was yet another example how wives(homemakers) manage the situation. The song complemented the the movie well.

Overall it was a well conceived, directed and executed movie. A delightful experience. :)