Vanvaas (2024) is a Hindi-language family drama directed by Anil Sharma, featuring Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma in pivotal roles. The film delves into themes of familial neglect, aging, and the quest for dignity in one's twilight years.
The story centers on Deepak Tyagi (Nana Patekar), affectionately called Babuji, a retired government employee grappling with dementia. Despite his declining health, Babuji's three sons and their wives, motivated by greed and a desire to avoid caregiving responsibilities, conspire to abandon him. They orchestrate a trip to Varanasi under the pretense of a pilgrimage, only to leave him stranded there, even going so far as to forge his death certificate to claim his inheritance.
In Varanasi, Babuji, disoriented and alone, encounters Veerendra "Veeru" (Utkarsh Sharma), a petty con artist who initially exploits Babuji's vulnerability. However, as they navigate the city's challenges together, Veeru undergoes a transformation, developing a genuine bond with Babuji. The film follows their journey, highlighting themes of redemption, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring power of compassion.
