<p>Sardar Ka Grandson<br />Hindi (Netflix)<br />Cast: Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, Neena Gupta<br />Director: Kaashvi Nair<br />Rating: 2.5</p>.<p>Comedy is like prancing around with a double-edged sword. You win laurels if you pass the test. Otherwise, you walk the plank. </p>.<p>Amritsar resident Sardar (Neena Gupta), whose heart lives in her Lahore home, is on her death bed and wants to revisit her beloved city. Being on the no-entry list adds to her woes. It is now up to the grandson Amreek (Arjun Kapoor) to make her wish come true. He thinks of a plan to transport the entire house to India.</p>.<p>The title suggests the film is about Amreek but the narrative revolves around the building. People are like mere decorations. The comedy falls flat: the idea of rough-talking, drink-loving old women is jaded.</p>.<p>The ease with which Amreek (who has a green card and is rich) deals with officials on either side of the border could inspire hope among those longing to visit their ancestral homes. </p>.<p>Although the actors have played their parts well, the film feels incomplete. Meant as a feel-good ride with a happily-ever-after ending, it evokes no emotions. And since it is on OTT, you might end up hitting the fast-forward button many times. </p>
<p>Sardar Ka Grandson<br />Hindi (Netflix)<br />Cast: Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, Neena Gupta<br />Director: Kaashvi Nair<br />Rating: 2.5</p>.<p>Comedy is like prancing around with a double-edged sword. You win laurels if you pass the test. Otherwise, you walk the plank. </p>.<p>Amritsar resident Sardar (Neena Gupta), whose heart lives in her Lahore home, is on her death bed and wants to revisit her beloved city. Being on the no-entry list adds to her woes. It is now up to the grandson Amreek (Arjun Kapoor) to make her wish come true. He thinks of a plan to transport the entire house to India.</p>.<p>The title suggests the film is about Amreek but the narrative revolves around the building. People are like mere decorations. The comedy falls flat: the idea of rough-talking, drink-loving old women is jaded.</p>.<p>The ease with which Amreek (who has a green card and is rich) deals with officials on either side of the border could inspire hope among those longing to visit their ancestral homes. </p>.<p>Although the actors have played their parts well, the film feels incomplete. Meant as a feel-good ride with a happily-ever-after ending, it evokes no emotions. And since it is on OTT, you might end up hitting the fast-forward button many times. </p>