Gangoobai is the believe-it-or-not story of a domestic help from Matheran who saves up money to buy an expensive Parsi gara sari. NFDC opens the year with a heart-warming film that's honest to the core. It is an insight into the human heart and the relationships one can bolster, when you do not seek to gain anything in return for your actions. The director, Priya has a fantastic subject at hand and she does justice after faltering mid-way where the film moves off track. Though the subject is appealing, her casting is flawed, and that it where GANGOOBAI takes a beating. But thanks to the genius of Sarita Joshi, she manages to keep your eyes riveted on screen. Like a true 'hero', she shoulders the responsibility as a few scenes around her crumble for lack of conviction on the actor's part. It won't be a bad idea to walk into a theatre and watch how a 60-plus woman hold the entire film with her performance!