Goldfish is a 2023 Indian English language drama film written and directed by Pushan Kripalani. It stars Kalki Koechlin, Gordon Warnecke and Deepti Naval.[1]
| Goldfish | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Pushan Kripalani |
| Written by | Pushan Kripalani Arghya Lahiri |
| Produced by | Amit Saxena |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Pushan Kripalani |
| Edited by | Pradip Patil |
| Music by | Tapas Relia |
Production company | Splendid Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | English |
Plot
editAnamika played by Kalki Koechlin returns to her childhood home when her mother, Sadhana played by Deepti Naval is diagnosed with dementia. With the help of her supportive neighborhood, Anamika tries to reconcile with her mother and at the same time deals with the scars of her childhood.[2]
Cast
edit- Kalki Koechlin as Anamika Fields
- Deepti Naval as Sadhana Tripathi
- Gordon Warnecke as Bobby Persaud
- Rajit Kapoor as Ashwin Raina
Release
editThe film was released in theatres on August 25, 2023.[3]
Reception
editGoldfish mostly received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 92% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 13 reviews.[4] Shubhra Gupta of Indian Express gave it a rating of 3/5.[5] Archika Khurana of The Times of India gave it a rating of 4/5 and says, "Kalki Koechlin and Deepti Naval’s superb performances bring this touching story to life."[6] NDTV gave it a rating of 4/5 and calls it, "A not-to-be-missed gem."[7]
Accolades
edit| Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | 28 January 2024 | Best Actress (Critics) | Deepti Naval | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Background Score | Tapas Relia | Nominated |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Release date locked for Kalki Koechlin, Deepti Naval's Goldfish". The Indian Express. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Kalki Koechlin's 'Goldfish', A Film About Dementia, To Have Its European Premiere At Raindance Film Festival".
- ^ "'Goldfish' starring Deepti Naval & Kalki Koechlin set to hit cinemas on August 25". The Economic Times. 27 July 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Goldfish - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Goldfish review: Kalki Koechlin-Deepti Naval film is about remembrance, forgetting and the power of love". The Indian Express. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Gold Fish Movie Review : Kalki Koechlin and Deepti Naval's superb performances bring this touching story to life". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Goldfish Review: Delicate Mother-Daughter Drama About Dementia And Scalded Souls". NDTV.com. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Winners of the 69th Filmfare Awards 2024". Filmfare. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.