Their only son Amar (John Abaham) is studying in London. Like all anxious parents, the couple looks forward to his long-distance telephone calls at a specific time each week.

As the story unfolds, we learn how the couple blend with each other when carrying out their daily routines, may it be banters at the dinner table, jogging, laughter therapy, shopping or the afternoon siestas.

But soon, they get a surprise visit from Amar who decides to come home to celebrate his birthday. He also brings with him his London based girlfriend (Anoushka).

The old couple waste no time in accepting their new daughter in law who tries her best to learn the Hindi language with hilarious consequences.

But tragedy soon strikes this closely knit family when Amar gets killed (by the Home Minister's son) while intervening in a fight.

It is then that the real trial begins for these people and in the court of law.

But justice doesn't prevail as political power raises its ugly head.

Determined to prove his son's innocence, Vidyadhar eventually takes the life of the killer and is acquitted by the court.

Director Mahesh Manjrekar has brilliantly portrayed the characters' transformation as the film enters the second half, post interval.

The initial part shows how Sumitra is the dominant of the two while in the second part, as tragedy strikes this couple, it is Vidyadhar who decides to take over.

Both Amitabh and Shamila make a great on-screen pair. They compliment each other to say the least.

John Abraham is excellent. He has a great screen presence. Anoushka makes a great Bollywood debut.

She plays her part as the London born Asian with great ease.

Can someone explain what a great star like Sanjay Dutt was doing in this film? He was totally wasted.

But having said this, Viruddh takes an emotional and moving look at the lives of an old couple who lose their only son.

The film does touch that sensitive chord, up to the extent of conjuring a tear or two! Best Bollywood film around at the moment. A must watch.