Rocket Singh , Salesman of the Year looked like a run of the mill story based on the promotional campaign done. I went with an open mind , Ranbir has had a rocking year so far , can he rocket himself to infinity & beyond was the question!?!
Verdict : It is by far the film of 2009 ! That puts the record straight !
Ranbir plays HP Bedi , who has just barely passed out of college and is ambitious enough to take the
trodden path of a Sales Executive.
The master combo of Jaideep Sahni & Shimit Amin (Chak De fame) have lent such realism into the script , 'make you believe' storytelling.
HP's relationship with his grand-father played by Prem Chopra
(who is a revelation ! ) gives heart-filled moments to cherish.
Cut to the millieu of the film, AYS computer service company , where HP lands as a sales trainee.
The nuances of a sales corp setup are splendid, just goes to show the authenticity of the film maker.
The under hand dealings , the politics , work hard , party harder, doing a jig in office wear ,whiskey in plastic cups , bitching and what not!
Seldom in a film , a romantic track is taken up so casually and thank god it keeps the film on track .
Shazahn Padamsee makes an ok debut.
Rocket Singh's second half really takes a sky high countdown with witty humour & boss bashing dialogues.
The characters to die for :
1. Koena as ambitious receptionist
2. Lascivious Maintenance Guy , Giri
3. Chote Lal Mishra , the office peon
4. Nitin , the sales manager (Oh Raghu , a triplet sibling!)
5. Puri , the schemer boss of AYS
6. HP , sales trainee ( Ranbir plays it to the 'T')
My favourites : Giri & Nitin
"Pursuit of Happiness meets Khosla Ka Ghosla"
R.S rocks big time , watch it now!
Rating : 4.5/5.0
