The story is of
the great magician Ethan Mascarenhas (Roshan), who requests to be dignified by
getting euthanasia (the mercy killing) with the help of his best friend, the
lawyer Devyani Dutta (Shernaz Patel), after being a
quadriplegic for 14 year. When the court denies his case, Ethan proposes his
appeal for people to vote through his radio show, Radio Zindaghi, which is run
from his home, and directed by his nurse Sofia D'Souza (Aishwarya). Being a
model for millions of people, Ethan is faced with harsh responses, but he, who
has been a conquer of millions lives, is in despair with his own. Out of nowhere,
a young man called Omar Siddiqui (Aditya Roy Kapoor) appears, and
fights to learn magic from Ethan, and reveals to us the shocking tragedy of
Ethan’s quadriplegia.
Sofia who has
nursed Ethan for 12 years, and whose life is defined by the daily rituals of
serving her master, stands against his request, but eventually tries to satisfy
his desire, in a different way.
Guzaarish
(request) is a great drama romance movie, and, literally, a work of art. We are
constantly shifted in and out between Ethan’s glory days, and despair current ones. Ethan’s magic tricks and
performances are spectacular; you would be mesmerized as you watch the gracefulness
and beauty. Sofia is like a piece of art along with the chapel-like mansion; an
art of old ages. Her gypsy style, her beautiful earrings, and the only dance
she did in the movie is so charming. The mansion, each and every detail on the
walls, and the furniture and the garden, and the great landscapes of Goa, are
all jewel-like portraits. The cinematography (Sudeep
Chatterjee) is literally captivating; you would be
indulged and enchanted as you watch.
The idea of
mercy killing is denied by all means to everyone, but if we consider it from
Ethan’s perspective,
what is such stage a person might reach to appeal for and face death so
eagerly! Looking at Ethan being a model
for so many people, who wants him alive for them, but what about him, what about
his own life; a life where he can’t fulfill or satisfy his basic needs or desires, nor even scratch
his nose! In such a case, could he be granted euthanasia, what is left for him
from life?
When I first
watched this movie, I directly grabbed my notebook and started jotting down
quotes. Ethan’s radio show is so inspiring, the way he presents it, his sense of
humor, and his presence in the moment … this is the kind of truthful absolutely beautiful movie which calls
out to enjoy life, live every moment, “laugh loudly, forgive quickly and love deeply”.
You won't regret
any tear you shed!
By:
Noura
AlNaimi
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& Instagram: @nouranaimi
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