Mast Mein Rehne Ka
{{Short description|2023 Indian film}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Mast Mein Rehne Ka
| image = Mast Mein Rehne Ka poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Official release poster
| director = Vijay Maurya
| writer = Vijay Maurya
Payal Arora
| screenplay =
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Payal Arora
- Vijay Maurya
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
}}
| cinematography = Nagaraj Rathinam
| editing = Antara Lahiri
| music = Score:
Anurag Saikia
Songs:
Anurag Saikia
Shailendra Barve
Kaam Bhaari
| studio = Amazon MGM Studios
Made in Maurya
| distributor = Amazon Prime Video
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|12|8}}
| runtime = 127 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
}}
Mast Mein Rehne Ka is 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Vijay Maurya,{{Cite web |date=8 December 2023 |title='Mast Mein Rehne Ka' Review: Neena Gupta, Jackie Shroff's film is a poignant tale |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/mast-mein-rehne-ka-movie-review-neena-gupta-jackie-shroffs-film-is-poignant-and-emotional-2473542-2023-12-08 |access-date=17 May 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}} written and produced by Vijay Maurya and Payal Arora.{{Cite news |date=4 December 2023 |title='Mast Me Rehne Ka' trailer: Neena Gupta and Jackie Shroff promise a quirky ride |language=en-IN |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/mast-me-rehne-ka-trailer-neena-gupta-and-jackie-shroff-promise-a-quirky-ride-2471726-2023-12-04 |access-date=4 December 2023}} It stars Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta in the lead role with Abhishek Chauhan, Monika Panwar, Faisal Malik and Rakhi Sawant.{{Cite web |title='Mast Mein Rehne Ka' trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1060047/mast-mein-rehne-ka-trailer-jackie-shroff-neena-gupta-star-in-slice-of-life-comedy |access-date=4 December 2023 |website=Scroll.in |date=4 December 2023 |language=en}}
It was released directly on Amazon Prime Video, on 8 December 2023.{{Cite news |title=Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta's Mast Mein Rehne Ka OTT Release Date Out |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/news/jackie-shroff-and-neena-guptas-mast-mein-rehne-ka-ott-release-date-out |access-date=4 December 2023 |website=Film Companion |date=4 December 2023 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=neena gupta and Jackie shroff starrer mast mein rehne ka release date announced know-where to watch |url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/neena-gupta-and-jackie-shroff-starrer-mast-mein-rehne-ka-release-date-announced-know-where-to-watch-10117522 |access-date=4 December 2023 |website=English Jagran |date=4 December 2023 |language=en}}
Plot
A man chooses an old widower's home for his first robbery, kicking off a set of events that have them both look at life in a new way and with new companions in the starkness of the city of Mumbai.
V.S. Kamath, a solitary widower trapped in a rigid routine, is jolted out of his comfort zone when his Mumbai apartment is burgled. Unnerved by the police's remarks on his isolation, he embarks on a quest for connection, striking up awkward conversations with strangers. His path crosses Prakash Handa, a vivacious Punjabi woman, and his curiosity compels him to follow her. This chance encounter lands them both in the police station, victims of another robbery, where their awkwardness blossoms into an unlikely friendship.
United by their shared vulnerability and newfound companionship, Kamath and Handa forge a delightful bond. They embark on small adventures, venturing into empty houses with a childlike sense of mischief. Their escapades take an unexpected turn when they stumble upon the thief who wronged them, setting in motion a chain of events that intertwine their seemingly separate lives.
In a parallel track, we see the story of Madahosh "Nanhe" Gupta - a poor tailor who has come to Mumbai to make a living. Unable to make ends meet, he takes on big orders from Bimla "Bilkis", a dancer, without having the equipment to stitch the clothes. He takes a loan from a local loan shark to set up a small shop but does not earn enough to pay him back. Desperate for money, he burgles the houses of old people, including Kamath and Handa. He also falls in love with a beggar, Rani, who reciprocates his feelings.
In a series of comical confrontations and heartwarming moments, Kamath, Handa, and Nanhe navigate the unpredictable twists of fate, each rediscovering their inner strength and resilience. Their journey not only exposes the vulnerabilities of urban life but also celebrates the transformative power of human connection, proving that life, even in its later chapters, can be full of adventure and joy.{{Cite web |date=11 December 2023 |title=Mast Mein Rehne Ka Ending Explained: Does Nanhe Get Caught? Do Kamath & Mrs Handa Fall In Love? |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/binge/mast-mein-rehne-ka-ending-explained-623208.html |access-date=17 May 2024 |website=The Times of India |language=en-IN}}
Cast
- Jackie Shroff as V.S. Kamath
- Neena Gupta as Parkash Kaur Handa, love interest of Shri v.s. kamath
- Abhishek Chauhan as Madahosh "Nanhe" Gopichand Gupta
- Monika Panwar as Rani alias Rawas
- Faisal Malik as Baburam
- Rakhi Sawant as Bimla "Bilkis" Jaiswal didi
- Priyadarshan Jadhav
Music
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Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.5/10.{{Cite web |title=Mast Mein Rehne Ka {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mast_mein_rehne_ka |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}
Alka Sahani of The Indian Express gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said The film starring Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta brings back trust in mankind. Optimism is the driving force behind this modern Mumbai story.{{Cite web |date=8 December 2023 |last=Sahani |first=Alka |title=Mast Mein Rehne Ka movie review: Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta film restores faith in humanity |website=The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/mast-mein-rehne-ka-movie-review-jackie-shroff-and-neena-gupta-film-restores-faith-in-humanity-9059279/ |access-date=9 December 2023}} Bhavna Agarwal of India Today writes in her review stating that the movie deftly examines the issue of old people regaining emotional ties.{{Cite web |date=8 December 2023 |last=Agarwal |first=Bhavna |title='Mast Mein Rehne Ka' Review: Neena Gupta, Jackie Shroff's film is a poignant tale |website=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/mast-mein-rehne-ka-movie-review-neena-gupta-jackie-shroffs-film-is-poignant-and-emotional-2473542-2023-12-08 |access-date=9 December 2023}} Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com stated that Mast Mein Rehne Ka is an incredibly relatable movie that will have you both laughing out loud and rooting for the characters.{{Cite web |date=8 December 2023 |last=Sanap |first=Mayur |title=Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch |work=Rediff.com |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/mast-mein-rehne-ka-review-delightful-watch/20231208.htm |access-date=9 December 2023}} Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in writes that the movie also has little time to stop for reason or coherence, racing instead to jump from one humorous or well-observed moment to the next. The creators discuss a variety of topics, such as Mumbai's propensity for verbal outbursts, the harshness of poverty, and loneliness—particularly among elderly citizens.{{Cite web |date=8 December 2023 |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |title='Mast Mein Rehne Ka' review: A cheerfully meandering comedy |website=scroll.in |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1060152/mast-mein-rehne-ka-review-a-cheerfully-meandering-comedy |access-date=9 December 2023}}
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