REVIEW OF Goodbye is a family drama film
Goodbye is a family drama film directed by Vikas Bahl. The story centers around Tara, a lawyer who returns to her hometown of Chandigarh after her mother’s death. Tara is reunited with her estranged father Harish and her siblings Karan, Nakul, and Angad. The family is forced to confront their differences and the issues within their relationships as they come together to mourn and make arrangements for Gayatri’s funeral.
Plot
Tara (Rashmika Mandanna) is a successful lawyer living in Mumbai with her boyfriend Mudassar (Shivan Narang). When her mother Gayatri (Neena Gupta) passes away, Tara returns to her hometown of Chandigarh to be with her father Harish (Amitabh Bachchan) and siblings Karan (Pavail Gulati), Nakul, and Angad (Sahil Mehta). Tara and Harish have a strained relationship, and tensions rise as they clash over the funeral arrangements. Harish is also upset with Karan and Angad for not showing enough emotion over their mother’s death. Despite their differences, the family is forced to come together and spend time under one roof.
As they spend time together, the family begins to confront the issues within their relationships and work towards healing and finding closure. Tara learns more about her mother’s past and the reasons for her strained relationship with her father. The family also deals with the mysterious absence of Nakul, who is unreachable.
The film also features subplots involving the neighborhood aunties, P.P. Singh (Ashish Vidyarthi), and a trip to Haridwar with Pandit ji (Sunil Grover).
Performance
Amitabh Bachchan gives a powerful performance as Harish, delivering emotional and poignant scenes with depth and nuance. Rashmika Mandanna holds her own opposite Bachchan, and Neena Gupta is delightful in her role as Gayatri. Sunil Grover, Pavail Gulati, and Sahil Mehta also give strong performances in their supporting roles.
Conclusion
Goodbye is a heartwarming and emotional tale of a family coming together and working towards healing and finding closure. The film features strong performances from its cast, particularly from Amitabh Bachchan, and deals with relatable themes of family dynamics and resolving conflicts. However, the film does have some flaws in its pacing and plot, with certain subplots and developments feeling forced or unclear. Overall, Goodbye is a worthwhile watch for fans of family drama and emotional storytelling.