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Cast:
Abhijeet Sawant, Mukesh Tiwari, Manisha Kelkar, Sanjay
Narvekar, Rucha Gujarati
Director:
Hemant Prabhu
Lottery is a suspense thriller which has the televisions
Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant as Rohit Avasti, a 25 year
old junior accountant working in a fashion magazine
publishing house. Though it is said that life is
beautiful, but it’s untrue for Rohit, who is feels that
his life is dull and also being unhappy with his work.
The only exciting part is that as he is in an ad agency,
he gets to meet up with his dream girl, an attractive
model Simran Kapoor (Manisha Kelkar), who is his
obsession, his love, goal in life.
Rohit's friend Kabir at several times unsuccessfully
warns him that Simran only seems to be manipulating him
for her personal gains.
Soha (Rucha Gujarathi) who is also Rohit’s neighbour is
introduced to him. She is aware of Rohit's one-sided
unconditional love for Simran. Coming from a disturbed
family background, she craves for a strong relationship
with a caring man who can heal her deep wounds. Her
heart beats faster whenever she is with Rohit and he now
falls for her love and charm, unaware of the dark clouds
hovering above them.
Now the battle of love and greed starts. The beautiful
life that promised happiness and bliss is now spitting
fire of disaster. Friends have become foes. The greed
for money has overshadowed the brightness of love.
The final bet for One Crore
Rupees turns ugly where Rohit is framed for a murder he
hasn’t committed. Thus begins the fight for truth and
the ensuing drama unfolds a story never told before.
Abhijeet Sawant has the looks and a good screen
presence; but lags behind in expressions and the
emotional moments. He is good-looking and has the boy
next door looks. Leading ladies Rucha Gujarati and
Manisha Kelkar are fine in their efforts. The talented
Mukesh Tiwari has less in his role, whereas Sanjay
Narvekar is a talented actor.
At least in the beginning, this film keeps the audience
engaged for about an hour with its unexpected unfolding
of events. There onwards, it takes the usual bollywood
track with romantic moments and a little bit of comedy
here and there.
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Things take a turn for Rohit from his unexciting routine,
when he gets an SMS which promises him a lottery of Three
Lakh Rupees if he is able to take up a challenge and
succeeds in it.
The bet… An unknown pregnant lady is about to deliver a
baby. If she delivers a baby girl Rohit stands to win
Rupees 3 lakhs in cash and if in case she delivers a baby
boy Rohit will get nothing.
Having nothing to lose, Rohit bets and wins the cash. Life
is not only beautiful but also very grateful, thinks Rohit
as love is smiling at him on one end and on the other the
goddess of wealth.
Wondering who is playing this game with him, he is lured
into the second bet. This time the stakes are higher and
so is the risk. Rohit plunges in the second bet willingly
and wins Rs. 7 lakhs.
Lottery has an interesting storyline about fate and chance
and the director just manages to get it right with its
narration. Screenplay, music, songs and cinematography are
just average.
- PAW
Cast:
Rohit Avasti - Abhijeet Sawant
Simran Kapoor - Manisha Kelkar
Soha - Rucha Gujarati
Kabir - Sanjay Narvekar
Mukesh Tiwari
Credits & Crew:
Banner: 3S Creations
Producer: Govind Satnam
Director: Hemant Prabhu
Music Director: Santosh Singh, Sanjay Pathak
Cinematographer: Prakash Kutty
Screenplay Writer: Hemant Prabhu
Art Director: Pradip Redij
Costume Designer: Nandita Hegde
Choreographers: Umesh Jadhav, Ravi Botaalje
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