Mother Teresa And Me Movie Review

 In Kolkata, "Mother Teresa & Me" begins, one year before India becomes independent from British rule. As she scrambles down a street littered with dead in search of food for 300 famished girls while trying to protect herself from rioters, Mother Teresa is shown in the beginning of the movie in a panic. A Muslim rioter menacingly lifts his sword towards Mother Teresa in a tense time. The Mother is about to be hurt, but just in time, a Hindu rioter steps in and stops it. The film's dramatic and symbolic opening scene sets the tone. It is disappointing to see, nevertheless, that the film's intensity does not remain constant throughout.

Mother Teresa voiced her wish to labour outside the convent during her early years in India, which are depicted in the movie. While the Missionaries of Charity play a crucial role in the plot, Nirmal Hriday's founding is also discussed in the film. Alongside Mother Teresa's travels, the parallel story of Kavita, a teenage violinist from the UK, also takes place. The movie depicts Mother Teresa's challenges in trying to give dying people sanctuary and education for underprivileged girls. Kavita's journey begins with a superficial viewpoint, but by the time she gets pregnant and travels to Kolkata, the city of her parents' birth, she transforms. Kavita had an eye-opening encounter when she visits Nirmal Hriday at the invitation of Deepali, a family acquaintance who was adopted by Mother.

Mother Teresa is admirably portrayed by Jacqueline Fritschi-Cornaz, who imbues her with sadness and deep feelings. She falls short in that regard because the nature of the character demanded more submission and immersion from her. In "October," Banita Sandhu's follow-up film to "October," she excels, demonstrating her talent with a memorable depiction of a troubled young woman. Deepti Naval succeeds in leaving a positive impression despite having little screen time. The film's proficient direction by Kamal Musale does a good job of bringing the characters to life on screen.

Some viewers might find it difficult to comprehend why Mother Teresa's story and Kavita's have been combined. In stark contrast to Mother Teresa, who devoted her entire life to caring for others, Kavita seems to be a shallow character who is preoccupied with her own life. Kavita doesn't start to see the world in a new way until a series of events, including a relationship ending and a trip to Kolkata. Even though the two stories occasionally overlap, they frequently seem unrelated. Viewers might then wonder what the point of the dual storyline is.

"Mother Teresa & Me" is an honest attempt to show the lives of two strong women side by side, but it falls short of giving viewers a fully immersive experience. Despite its best efforts, the movie falls short of telling a truly compelling and memorable tale.