The Great Grand Superhero – Aliens Ka Aagman is a much-needed Hindi film that appeals to kids. The premise is fresh – an old man has to pretend that he’s a superhero who regularly fights aliens! The way the madness unfolds on screen is entertaining. A couple of unexpected developments keep the interest going while the references to Koi Mil Gaya, Gadar and the TV show ‘Mahabharat’ are smart. Sadly, the third act is underwhelming and it’ll leave viewers puzzled about certain plot points, especially the whole alien and superpower angle. No proper backstory is provided about the protagonist’s parents and their profession, and they appear as mere props. The track of a handicapped girl seemed forced. Jackie Shroff keeps his act subtle yet impactful. Mihir Harshad Godbole (Dipu) makes his presence felt while Shivanssh Chourghe (Laddu) steals the show with his antics. Another child actor who does well is Jihan Jeetendra Hodar (Chanakya). Bhagyashree and Prateik Smita Patil are decent in cameo appearances. Saharsh Shukla, Kumar Saurabh, Durgesh Kumar (Kannu; Khulasa News journalist) and Sharat Saxena (Kartar Singh) are hilarious. Asmi Deo (Chingy) is lovely, but is let down by the writing. All in all, The Great Grand Superhero – Aliens Ka Aagman is a cute, sweet film for the whole family.
My rating – *** out of 5!