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Abhishek Bachchan anchors a gentle story of abandonment, hope

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July 06, 2025

Kaalidhar Laapata reminded me of Nana Patekar’s 2024 film Vanvaas. Both revolve around an ageing man, prone to memory loss, who is left at a distant, crowded place by his own family, unable to look after him any longer.

- Rishabh Suri

Abhishek Bachchan anchors a gentle story of abandonment, hope

They seize his property, only to encounter a problem that forces them to bring him back. Along the way, the man meets a younger companion who changes his outlook on life.

Interestingly, Kaalidhar Laapata's director, Madhumita, also directed the original Tamil film K.D. in 2019, of which this is an adaptation.

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