2. Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
One of the many interesting storylines in Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. revolves around Oscar (Boman Irani) and Naheed (Shabana Azmi), an older couple on their honeymoon. They embark on a four-day journey to Goa, hoping to celebrate their bond and find some solace after everything they have endured. They have baggage and past tragedies, which aren’t always overtly discussed, but simmer in the background of every scene. Oscar and Naheed’s relationship, however, is sweet and endearing. Together they are able to navigate the ups and downs of their lives and find the strength to deal with their pain and loss. For Oscar and Naheed, their love (however taboo) brings joy and support. Their relationship ensures us that second chances are worth taking because love might give you the strength needed to heal.
3. Life in a…Metro (2007)
40 years ago, Amol (Dharmendra) decided to leave Shivani (Nafisa Ali) to move to the US and pursue his dreams. As his old age registers with Amol, he realises that all he really wants to do is be with Shivani. Their story is full of tender exchanges and small gestures of love – in stark contrast to the young buzzing romances in the film, theirs is the love of a lifetime. Few storytellers are able to appreciate the nuances of romance at a later stage in life. Once you cross a certain age, it’s almost as if your desires are supposed to dissipate. Reema Kagti gives Amol and Shivani their time in the sun. Although there is an undercurrent of regret (for all the time that was lost in the pursuit of things that were supposed to matter), their love has matured like a vintage wine – aged to perfection, becoming richer and more complex, leaving a lasting warmth and sweetness.
4. Finding Fanny (2014)
Finding Fanny portrays a love story that defies age and societal norms. Five unlikely friends embark on a road trip in search of a long-lost love. Ferdie (Naseeruddin Shah) has been longing for his lost love for several decades. He receives a letter from Fanny, his former lover, and feels the urgent need to find her – he cannot wait for love, he must actively seek it. Spoiler alert: Fanny is dead. But the story takes a pleasant turn, Ferdie and Rosie (Dimple Kapadia) find their love for each other on this bizarre trip. They’re quirky, unconventional, and sometimes downright weird, but it works out for them. The idea is to never give up on love, because it can happen when we least expect it.