My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves
Director E Nivas has worked wonders with a novice like Nikhil Dwivedi.The script and the pace of the movie is good. The acting of the supporting cast is a treat to watch.They are really seasoned actors with exceptional acting skills.
‘My name is Anthony Gonsalves’ is a story of a common man with uncommon dreams. Anthony(Nikhil Dviwed) is a bar tender, who dreams to be Bollywood hero. Sikander(Pawan Malhotra) a don is his mentor and guide.He does not want Anthony to live a life of crime and therefore he keeps him away from his business. Anthony struggles hard to make a name for himself in the film industry. In one of the auditions he impresses the judges with his performances and succeeds in bagging the role. But life has something else in store for him. Anthony accidentally watches Sikander and his goons hiding a dead body.His life changes after that day.He tells his story in a confession to Father(Mithun Chakravarty).This confession is overheard by Anthony’s friend Micheal(D Santosh) who in turn reveals all the secrets to the police. Now Anthony is in a catch 22 situation,he wants to take side of the police but due to his affinity for Sikander is hesitant to do so. What happens to Anthony’s dreams his aspirations is what the climax is all about.
Amrita Rao is as bubbly as ever; she is cute and fits in her character well. The trio Pawan Malhotra,Mukesh Tiwari and Daya Shanker Pandey are the real scene stealer’s.There acting is exceptional. Pawan Malhotra as the don with a good heart is the anchor of this film.He brings his character to life.Nikhil Dwivedi gives a fantastic performance inspite of his being a debutant actor; quite unexpected.
The music of the movie is catchy.The movie is slightly slow and dragging in the first half.The script is well written and the dialogue are witty.So go and watch this movie.