The first glimpse into the film’s world establishes a tone of effervescence and lightness. However, one element remains completely out of synchronization with the mood - our protagonist Vinay, played by the inimitable Mohan Agashe. It is his inability to laugh that is the reason behind the very intentional inconsistency.
Fond of hot beverages, be it tea or haldi doodh, Vinay is unable to find laughter within him or in the world around. Parallel to his story, another set of developments are unfolding in the same house.
Akash, the younger generation of the household, seems to have secured his own penchant for something, but instead of tea, it’s weed.It is eventually in the overlap of the two preferences that the film presents its final flourish.
The tonality and approach of the narrative remains unique and refreshing throughout, with the lightness of the ambience, conjured at the start, in tow. Further, a tight control on the dialogue as well as performances enable it to succeed at conveying all its intentions in a seamless manner.
Fond of hot beverages, be it tea or haldi doodh, Vinay is unable to find laughter within him or in the world around. Parallel to his story, another set of developments are unfolding in the same house.
Akash, the younger generation of the household, seems to have secured his own penchant for something, but instead of tea, it’s weed.It is eventually in the overlap of the two preferences that the film presents its final flourish.
The tonality and approach of the narrative remains unique and refreshing throughout, with the lightness of the ambience, conjured at the start, in tow. Further, a tight control on the dialogue as well as performances enable it to succeed at conveying all its intentions in a seamless manner.
I was making another short film with my grandmother, one about the loneliness of old age, when this idea came to me. Though that was a darker film, for this the thought was kadha getting switched with cannabis tea.
Soon, I added a little backstory of the grandmother's death to it, and Mr. (Mohan) Agashe’s grandson also came into the picture. I wanted it to be a light, fun film, to simply portray the catharsis which takes place after a long time of sorrow.
Soon, I added a little backstory of the grandmother's death to it, and Mr. (Mohan) Agashe’s grandson also came into the picture. I wanted it to be a light, fun film, to simply portray the catharsis which takes place after a long time of sorrow.
Raj DesaiDirector, The First Laugh
