Kaam Chalu Hai

'Kaam Chalu Hai' is a film that attempts to raise awareness about the pressing issue of potholes in Indian roads and good performances from Rajpal Yadav and Gia Manek, Rajpal Yadav with comedy; therefore, imagining him in an emotional movie almost never crossed our minds. Despite being portrayed as one of the comedy legends of the Bollywood industry, he proves to have the ability to move audiences to tears and touch hearts with his acting skills. The movie, 'Kaam Chaalu Hai,' is inspired by a true story of a father whose life drastically changes after a tragic incident involving his daughter happens. Kaam Chaalu Hai released on April 19 and is available to stream on Zee 5.

Up until this point, Muchhal's film is a montage of shots and songs strung together to depict a happy family. The film's pace is slow and the execution is like a dramatised version of a social service advertisement. Performances up until the big twist are purely cursory, to the point of being caricaturish. The banter between them seems quite artificial. It's only in the second half when the film begins to deliver its message. It's understandable to show the happy family so the audience can relate with them, but the first half is way too animated. Nonetheless, the seriousness of the subject is well documented, as the story progresses and one can relate with just how diabolical and dangerous these potholes can be. They can snuff life out of anyone within seconds or worse still, maim people for life. But the administrative apathy is so rampant that it's frustrating to see why it doesn't lead to serious consequences like falling off of a government.

Palak and Palash are some of the loveliest people in the entertainment industry. They have expressed the story in the best possible way. The amount of comedy, seriousness, length of movie, timings of events in the movie seems just perfect.

The music as expected is of top quality. Especially the songs sung by Palak mucchal. As usual, there is so much truth and honesty in her music.

Rajpal Yadav goes on to show why he is one of the most sought actor in the industry. A true actor can perform variety of roles. And rajpal yadav pulls off this role with ease too.

Simple but with a lot of depth. This movie may not give the typical entertainment like other movies and may not get as much publicity. But not all movies are meant for entertainment. So, this movie is a hit in its own way.

Kaam Chalu Hai has been chosen for promotion by IMPPA (Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association) at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. The film was digitally released on 19 April 2024 on ZEE5. Kaam Chalu Hai received mixed response from critics with praise for its poignant portrayal of a father's journey and the important social message it conveys, while some others criticized its uneven pacing, repetitive scenes, and lack of depth in character development and plot progression.

Indian Express awarded half stars out of 5 stars, called it "static and bland" and wrote "Kaam Chalu Hai strictly remains an issue-based film with largely familiar beats and a narrative filled with plot holes. Angel Rani of Deccan Herald of wrote "Kaam Chalu Hai is a commendable effort that raises awareness about the great Indian civic apathy that claims several lives on the road."

While some may criticise the film for its straightforward narrative and lack of embellishment, it is precisely this simplicity that lends the movie its strength. By eschewing flashy gimmicks in favour of stark realism, the film succeeds in capturing the essence of its subject matter with unflinching honesty. While some may criticise the film for its straightforward narrative and lack of embellishment, it is precisely this simplicity that lends the movie its strength. By eschewing flashy gimmicks in favour of stark realism, the film succeeds in capturing the essence of its subject matter with unflinching honesty.