Swami, Radha and their kid shift to Mumbai after selling off their ancestral home in a village. In Mumbai, they get their kid admitted to a school that's patronized by children belonging to affluent families. Everything is going fine until Radha falls ill and is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Swami starts working overtime to raise funds for the operation, but Radha spends the entire amount on a chair that Swami wants to possess so dearly. Radha passes away with just one desire: The kid should settle down in America some day. How Swami works towards that dream is the remainder of the story
Acting
Manoj Bajpayee's quiet desperation is absolutely devastating.
Direction
Ganesh Acharya's shift from choreography to emotional storytelling.
Writing
The chair as emotional MacGuffin that divides audiences completely.
Director
Ganesh Acharya
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ganesh Acharya was already famous as a choreographer for 'Omkara' and 'Rangeela' before this directorial debut — he literally put 'Choreographed by' in his own credit.
The film sparked genuine debate in Indian households about Radha's choice — some called it ultimate love, others financial abuse of her own family.
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