“Hi Nanna” This movie is an emotional voyage of love, grief, and the perennial strength of kinship ties. It is the tale of Viraj, a lone father that has devoted his life to looking after his daughter Mahi who has a severe illness. It is narrated as an emotional account of Viraj, who tells how complex and tragic the history of Mahi mother, Varsha, is, and how she simply disappeared. The connection between memory and truth form a rich emotional tapestry that keeps the viewer on their seat because secrets are revealed step by step and characters struggle with their past and current realities.
The shows are emotional, featuring the sincere depiction of feelings that stir a great variety of emotions in the audience Viraj calmness and power, and Yashna fragility and the realization that she has a past too. The visual language of the film adds more emotion to the film, through personal cinematography and picturesque landscapes reflecting the inner conflict of characters. The soft music and reflective style of direction also contribute to the higher importance of the story telling, so that the intervals of silence and contemplation could be heard as well as the speech. The screenplay presents the elements of hope and despair in a very delicate way focusing on the value of forgiveness, recovery, and endurance of love in the tragic world.
The thing that remains with you the most is that the love and love in the film can go beyond the memory and agony, providing a message of hope and regeneration. The emotional climax during which Mahi sings the song of her mother as an adult is the symbol of reconciliation and family bonds that cannot be broken. Although there are melodramatic leanings, there is honesty and a deep emotionality to the film that makes it a soul stirring experience. It is a gorgeous message to remember that despite the loss that is so deep, the presence of love can always result in healing and new life.
