Hotel Salvation (also known as Mukti Bhawan) is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Shubhashish Bhutiani. The film stars Adil Hussain and Lalit Behl in the lead roles.
The film follows the story of Daya (Behl), a 77-year-old man who wakes up from a strange nightmare and knows his time is up. He decides to travel to the holy city of Varanasi to die, believing that doing so will help him attain salvation. His son, Rajiv (Hussain), is reluctant to let his father go, but he eventually agrees to accompany him on the journey.
When they arrive in Varanasi, Daya and Rajiv check into Mukti Bhawan, a hotel that is specifically designed for people who are hoping to spend their last days in the city. Daya quickly settles into his new home, but Rajiv struggles to adjust to the idea of his father dying.
As the days go by, Daya and Rajiv begin to bond in ways that they never have before. They share stories, laugh together, and even go on a few adventures. Rajiv also begins to learn more about Hinduism and the concept of salvation.
Eventually, Daya's time comes to an end. He dies peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loved ones. Rajiv is saddened by his father's death, but he is also grateful for the time they had together. He knows that his father has finally found peace.
Hotel Salvation is a heartwarming and thought-provoking film that explores themes of life, death, and family. It is a film that will stay with you long after you have seen it.
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