15 park avenue and well the name mystify initially be an address from new york and film be set in kolkata . however a the story unfolds and one realize the thin line that director try to walk between relationship and social cause and of course the world of schizophrenia . i would say aparna sen be one director who have so much more to say and have so less time at disposal . well no doubt she have manage to make a good movie . in a way she make u realize that probably each one of u be look for our own 15 park avenue . it an unending search within each of one of u . the powerhouse performance from shabana azmi be a treat to watch . her screen presence bring whole lot of life into the scene . indeed it be surprise to see her in such a powerful act after long because i expect it to be all the way konkona sen terrain . shabana make you feel skin deep of an elder sister who be run the whole show for a rather unfortunate family and during this time she almost forgets to live her own life . she burden all her ambition and desire with ail 18 year young sister ( who be more like a daughter to her ) and an age mother play by veteran waheeda rehman . a for the lead actress from guide ( that how i can recall her instantly ) there be hardly anything to say except few line and tear drop here and there . ever dependable rahul bose play another pivotal role in the film and he show the emotion of a middle age man with repent on his face to near perfection . this man really amaze me with the variety of work he have do . from a musician in jhankar beat to a liberal muslim in mr. and mrs. iyer and so many others . he be one versatile i really wish if he have some more shot in the first part of the movie as well . the cameo in the movie be by shefali shah ( remember satya and monsoon wedding ) . she look really beautiful and depict the role of a mother of 2 kid with real ease . she give you a glimpse of today indian woman who be modern in approach but still conventional when it come to her husband prior relationship . the focus of camera have be meethi and portray by konkona . she and her schizophrenic world constitute the nucleus of 15 park avenue . she have really work hard for the character but there be time when she be not able to relate with the audience . the fateful accident of her life try to rope in sympathy and it have be only partially successful . the movie try to address quite a few thing in one go start from the unique world of a disabled person to the unequal status of a female even in today modern india and also the twisted relationship in a tattered family . and i believe aparna have succeed to certain extent . the helplessness of meethi while she work a a journalist in a rural eastern state really give u all a naked picture of the country we be so proud of . well after i finish 15 park avenue and there be a sense of unquenched thirst within me . i want more out of this movie to drench me emotionally . it have be a commendable effort on the part of director except few hiccup . must watch for all those who like to see a different cinema and something with a strong purpose .