Review: Mumbai Cutting

Mumbai Cutting was screened at the recently concluded OSIAN film fest in New Delhi. Chief Content Editor, Preeti Arora, writes about the film in which Bachchan makes a fleeting appearance, and veteran filmmakers shine.

Let us be the first to give you all the reasons why you should watch Mumbai Cutting.

For all those who are expecting a traditional review, please stop reading from here onwards. But for people who log in eagerly wondering whether they need to see a film or not then please continue. And my answer is a definite unanimous clear-cut yes!!! Please do go see this film. It's a must for all those who loved Mumbai, who still love Mumbai or hope to build their relationship with the city. The film will surely touch a corner of your heart.

Mumbai Cutting is a title which will leave the non-bombayites wondering about the name. But it's guaranteed to bring a smile to all those faces who have actually had a chai on the street where an entire glass of tea is called 'full' and a half cup of tea is referred to as a cutting. And it's impossible to think of any other term which is so unique to the Mumbai common man as the word 'cutting'. Really wish the directors had explained this term at the beginning of the film.

Since I have not had the privilege of watching Dus Kahaniyan it's impossible to compare this film to any other Bollywood film. So my humble advice is please go for the film keeping your mind as neutral as possible, and you won't come away disappointed.

Mumbai Cutting is a compilation of 11 short films made by 11 directors. There is just one common link to the films. Each film tries to capture some unique aspect of Mumbai. Each film has been made by a different director and the genre varies from romance, to crime to family drama. But after watching these films I could understand the director's sensibilities and their relationship with Mumbai.

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