'Kaun Kitne Paani Mein' - Tale Of Changing Dynamics


BANGALORE: "Kaun Kitne Paani Mein"; Language: Hindi; Cast: Kunal Kapoor, Radhika Apte, Gulshan Grover, Saurabh Shukla and Hema Singh; Director: Nila Madhab Panda; Rating: **1/2

Based in post-independent India, in rural Odisha, "Kaun Kitne Pani Mein" is a socio-political satire set against the backdrop of water scarcity. It speaks of how tables turn with constant change in situational dynamics. The phrase which forms the title of this film, is apt for this fable.

While the film deals with the class and caste system and the changing undercurrents between the ruler and his subjects, it is a conniving, complex and manipulative tale laced with sub-plots of father-son bonding and romance.

At the onset we are informed that there are a long-standing differences between the villagers of 'Upri Gaon' and the 'Bairi' (lower caste).

Living in Upri Gaon, the once rich Raja Braj Kishore Singh Deo (Saurabh Shukla), is the last of the feudal lords who is now living in penury. His land has been hit by draught for many years and he is now keen to sell his land.

Unfortunately, no one is willing to buy it. His son, the Rajkumar (Kunal Kapoor) returns from the city only to curse his father and his luck.

On the other hand, the land of the Behiris, is flourishing under the leadership of a wannabe politician, Karu Phelwan (Gulshan Grover). With water there, the place is fertile and green and consequently the people are happy souls. In factm he states, "Raja, woh jiske paas paani hai".
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Source: IANS