Phas Gaye Re Obama

Film: Phas Gaye Re Obama

Cast: Rajat Kapoor, Sanjay Mishra, Manu Rishi, Neha Dhupia, Amol Gupte

Direction: Subhash Kapoor

Rating: 3.5/5

Wow! After Do Dooni Chaar, yet another small budget film packs a large punch. Phas Gaye Re Obama is a beautifully crafted comedy that dwells on the otherwise grave subject of economic recession.

Om Shastri (Rajat Kapoor) is a downturn-struck businessman who visits India to arrange for some money in order that he can prevent his house back in the States from being usurped by the bank. As fate would have it, he gets kidnapped instead by a bunch of insignificant hoodlums who are equally affected by the global turmoil and are beginning to fear a loss of respect amidst the underworld community. A chain of comical circumstances arises when the gang realizes the man they kidnapped in search for some quick money, was in fact on the verge of bankruptcy himself. A hilarious drama ensues as various gangs try to con each other over the apparently prized possession in the form of a broke bloke.

Cheeky dialogue and rather admirable performances come together to offer you a film that doesn't need to try too hard to tickle the funny bone. If it weren't for the lack of conviction that still rings loud and clear in Neha Dhupia's performances, this film was meant to score a perfect five.