A Sugar Free Sweet Entertainer

I saw the movie Cheeni Kum(Literally means less sugar) and it was a delight to watch an unusual couple on screen .The movie promises to be a sugar free romance .But it has a lot of innate sweetness and charm (and traces of dark humour too)due to the presence of actors like Tabu , Amitabh Bachchan and Zohra Sehgal (who is simply unbelievable for her age ). The movie was a good entertainer and may be the 2007 equivalent of movies like Chupke Chupke ,Bato Bato Mein and similar Hrishikesh Mukherjee flicks . Of course the subject is radical for Indian tastes but it has been treated gently with a generous helping of humour.The movie deals with the unfolding of an uncommon relationship between a 64 year old chef(Amitabh Bachchan at his best again )and a 34 year old software engineer (Tabu-who is poised and yet extremely charming ) . The acidic tongue of the chef and the soothing effect of the 34year old charming lady make a funny combination . It is garnished further with the witty remarks of the chef’s really old mother and a very young ( but ailing ) neighbour whose wise remarks and practical tips make you wonder how could a child spout such wisdom…. The climax has a bit of a “ filmy ‘ ending with the marriage being solemnized between the pair and Amitabh’s buddy and neigbour funnily called Sexy breathing her last . The movie overall was very entertaining and crafted well in terms of its dialogues , locations , lighting etc . For a first time director R Balki has done an excellent job …