Anmol Tshan: redefining family values

is growing, and to add to its growing list comes “” with a tagline ”. Produced by under , whose earlier Nepali film “” starring , winner was a major success.

Anmol Tshan comes with technical maturity and could be counted among the films that could change the perspective scenario of film-making in Sikkim. Despite newcomers, the film sincerely attempts to highlight the approach of a living relationship and its bitter consequence, which is a common trend in major towns and cities. The film Anmol Tshan (Precious Moment) makes us believe that responsibility comes with a better understanding that we do not bother to look upon. Running away from the crisis isn’t the solution; one must be courageous enough to face it. The film is more about family values and being together that make life beautiful and memorable.

The story of the film revolves around Anmol () and Anna (). Anmol had left his village life at , to enjoy the charm of city life in . His father sells his ancestors' land to fulfil his son’s impatience to go to Kolkata. Some time afterwards, Anmol meets Anna, a college-going student, at an inn, and they get attracted to each other. They decide to live together at Anmol’s dwelling. Their life takes an unsightly turn when Anmol finds that Anna is expecting a child. Anmol convinces Anna to abort the child, but Anna wants to give birth, which leaves no alternative for Anmol other than to marry Anna. Addi, their son, is born; Anmol blames Anna for every possible setback. He enjoys the company of his friend Sunny (Sunny Lepcha) more than his family. Anmol and Anna finally decide to close down their relationship and apply for divorce.

Destiny had an unknown fear awaiting them, their son Addi is found to be suffering from HIV. The world of Anmol and Anna is shaken; Anmol blames Anna for their child’s illness. Dr. Bhutia (Kishore Dungmali Rai), undergoing Addi’s treatment, unfolds the truth that Anmol’s blood sample contained HIV and had been transmitted to Anna and later on to their child. Thereafter Anmol realizes it was he who was killing his family; he makes up his mind that he will make every instant of his family’s life a precious moment to live on. He returns back to Dharap to meet his parents. They even celebrate ‘Christmas in September’ to fulfil Addi's wishes. Addi’s death brings Anmol and Anna closer, and they try to overlook failures in life and settle for precious moments till they remain together.

Anmol Tshan succeeds in enthralling the imagination of the audience. Some of the scenes are beautifully performed, especially the one in which Anmol gets to know that his son is suffering from HIV. The reaction of Anmol shown on screen is one of the best scenes in Nepali cinema. The emotional scenes between Anmol and Anna bring tears.

Shalom Kabo and Sneha Rai have carried the entire film on their shoulders, and in spite of the maiden films, they have not left the requirement of seasoned actors. Anurup Rai, the child artiste, played his part very beautifully and reminds me of young from the Hindi film “”. Sunny Lepcha, playing the role of Anmol’s friend Sunny and Gyan Gurung, playing Anmol’s father, need special mention, and they were outstanding in their characters. Timothy Rai and Kishore Dungmali Rai in the cameo were too worth mentioning.

are the film's biggest stars. The emotional scenes, the tussles between the husband and wife, are part of the present-day scenario, and it had been well brought about on screen. The music, too, adds pleasure to the movie. The film-like Anmol Tshan is a welcome gesture, and it shows our filmmakers are growing towards better ventures. For every precious moment, there are possibilities that happiness passes on, and we should live for today, and eventually, our tomorrow will be better.

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