Indie films are a rarity in India. Rarer still are good ones. Sulemani Keeda is a little film that satires life in the periphery of the film industry. It's a bittersweet tale of how struggling writers' lives unfold in the glitzy by lanes of Mumbai. Some of it is truly hilarious, some profound and a little bit just doesn't make sense. Like any piece of art, it has its imperfect strokes. The story for example, is a tad too simple. Yet, the movie reflects upon certain insider truths of the industry that make for an invigorating experience.This is the story of two writers waiting for their big break. They're dug into the dream of making a film called Sulemani Keeda. But neither has any serious professional guile other than their honest aspiration. They also come with a set of prejudices and stereotypes. Mainak (Mayank Tiwari) for one is the trash talking guy who thinks he's better than the world. Dulal (Naveen Kasturia) on the other hand is a classic case of hesitation getting the upper hand on talent. The two make an unlikely writing pair and you're introduced to their lives as they beg for a chance to the likes of Mahesh Bhatt, Anil Sharma and Amrita Rao. Let's just say their career prospects are borderline pathetic and it doesn't help that the two know nothing about scoring with chicks. But when Dulal meets Ruma (Aditi Vasudev) things seem to change for the better. But they also run in with trouble when Mainak and Dulal decide to write a film for Gonzo Kapoor (Karan Mirchandani). The only big conflict in the film is predictable and yes you could argue that's how the cookie crumbles in real life. But then again, good writing can make fact stranger than fiction. That's what worked for films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaro and Chashme Buddoor. With Sulemani Keeda, it's the dialogues that steal the show. They're funny, quirky and then on moments they're a revelation. The 'perhaps it's time to grow up' line hits you like a rock. Masurkar does a fantastic job with the lines, not so much with the script though.Then to say that visuals could've been better is really nitpicking. End of the day, this is an indie film. It doesn't even have the budget of a commercial b-grade movie. Even so, one has to contend with unimaginative camera work. This point only becomes a subject of criticism because we're talking mainstream exhibition. If Sulemani Keeda had been a niche product one could've overlooked the lack of quality in its imagery. Especially because certain parts show you the team was capable of shooting good frames. But the inconsistency robs the movie of its punch. It's not a major deterrent. But it is enough to put off the average movie viewer.The great thing about the movie though is its cast. Naveen, Mayank, Aditi and Karan are the four pillars on which Masurkar builds his story. Naveen's performance with the subliminal nervous energy and the totally gullible personality is good. Better still is Mayank's performance which shows a character with brazen disregard for the system. He swears everywhere and he's just spearheading into everything he jokes about. These are real characters and the actors do a more than good job. Aditi and Karan are in shorter roles but their performances are superb. Karan especially looks creepily awesome in his Tarkovski inspired role.A special mention to the CGI scene where Karan's character snorts cocaine. This particular scene belongs in such memorable movies like Pineapple Express and This Is The End. This is beyond hilarious. It will give you a stomach ache. A thousand likes to Masurkar for deviating from the norm and having the audacity to try something different. But, a story is the heart and soul of a film. And Sulemani Keeda falls short on that aspect by some margin. Clever writing and word play do save the scene. But then it could've been better.

Suleimani Keeda was a film which was recommended to me by someone who loved TVF Pitchers, I was told that Naveen Kasturia is a good actor and since I am also a writer, i will be able to relate to the bros in suleimani keeda. Suleimani keeda looks promising from the outside with a feel of Mumbai, relationships and a look at the life of two struggling writers. Well, looking into the detail, Naveen's character looked promising at first, when you look at him, he is the one who reads books, recites poetry and looks like someone who loves poetry. Now the flaw. If Naveen is in love with poetry, you expect him to recite it in a clearer tone, he recites the poetry in a very immature manner. His love for writing is not at all visible in the film. Why would a struggling writer who is getting an opportunity of a lifetime is not interested in writing, instead of doing his work, he is more inclined to meet the girl. The friend( i am sorry, i forgot his name) is not a writer. He has no perspective and he looks more like a TV writer rather than a film writer. Watching tarkovsky or trauffat will not make you a writer. Now the delhi connection- They don't look like delhiites, they don't talk like delhiites and none of them had the attitude of a delhiite (I know this, because I am from Delhi). We hardly see the change over of naveen's character, He wanted to see the world and become the writer he wanted to be, but the trigger point was too weak. The fight between the two was contrived. It was useless, the writer only wanted them to part ways so that Naveen can become a novel writer and the friend is still a screen writer. The direction was much better than the story at hand, Chemistry between the Bros was missing. Over all it was a good effort, but not a movie. I am surprised to see so many good comments, maybe TVF is at it, but the movie is a fail.

I first saw the movie at Mami and then at a college festival, i genuinely loved the movie. Title of the movie is something which also caught my attention but i would like to praise about the movie for one and one reason.. The Dialogues! Every dialogue is just so right and real.Characters are quirky and the movie is full of witty dialogues and fun elements. Actor Mayank, Naveen, Aditi and Karan(especially) have done a fantastic job with their characters. I would recommend to watch it in theaters.Kudos Amit"Sulemani"Masurkar!Cheers:D

A funny comedy with adult themes but without the cheapness you'd expect in some alternate movies.The chief protagonist is a decent struggling writer in Bollywood who is teamed with a typical horny male writer. Together they dream of writing the next blockbuster. The film explores the world of the struggling youth today - the social interactions at various levels and the perpetually antagonistic society which appears to suppress the artistic qualities of otherwise gifted people.The downside is that while there appears to be some pace to the story, it doesn't seem to be going anywhere - and if you want to know what this contradiction means, go ahead and watch it for yourself !Both Naveen and Aditi make for decent lead artists, with a calmly suppressed personalities in a not so volatile background.