TEPK Review: Ek Manmohak Katha!

This Friday saw the release of Akshay's Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, a movie highlighting the sanitation problem in our country. The movie stars Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Padnekar, Anupam Kher, Divyendu Sharma and others.

Akshay Kumar as Keshav is phenomenal. Divyendu Sharma as Naru, Keshav's brother is outstanding. Anupam Kher as Kala provide the much comic relief in a movie highlighting a serious issue. As for Bhumi Padnekar all one can say is "Hans Mat Pagle, Pyaar Ho Jayega." Her portrayal of Jaya is unmatched by all other actors. Akshay and Bhumi's chemistry was sizzling and praise worthy.

TEPK is a beautifully directed movie where a lot of credit goes to the director for bringing up an entertaining movie which could have been a plain lecture on sanitation. The subtle comic dialogues, camerawork and other aspects are bang on. The essence of a small town U.P/M.P. is captured brilliantly from the dialogues to the setting. Only the music is disappointing. Music is simply average. The background score is also poor but other sources are good except that the last 30 minutes are a little too preachy.

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TEPK tickles the funny bone as well as gives a message. The last 30 minutes and the music disappoint. But has enough entertainment for keeping one glued for its 2.5 hours sans the songs. I rate the movie 3.5 stars. Do not miss it because each wholesome entertainer. The business of the movie should be between 125-135 crores due to a very positive word of mouth.

P.S. It deserves all the praise it is receiving!

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