Yet another 'Rangeela' type flick from Ram Gopal Varma but with a difference. How different? Well for one, the film is apparently inspired by the crush (!!) Ramu a.k.a. Ram Gopal Varma had on Sridevi (Well, that's what the grapevine suggests. But how close can reel life get to real life? Lets investigate!!!

The film opens with the familiar scene of the ticket counter in a cinema hall and you wonder whether a handycam has been following you through the hall. No it hasn't. That's certain now. The central character of the film then makes an appearance (and its not Urmila puhleese!!). Kittu (Aftab Shivdasani) is a young collegian living in the throes of his obsessive love for a film actress Mallika (Urmila Matondkar). That's normal you think.

But his family doesn't think so. Why? Because: Reason No.1- Kittu sees all of Mallika's films first day (or was it every day…well) all shows. Nothing wrong with that. Reason No.2- Kittu says that he speaks, walks (make it dances), talks with Mallika. Wait till you hear this, he also says that she jumps out of a poster and takes him with her. Now that's worrying.

That's what Kittu's father (Dalip Tahil) seems to think so and tears out all of Mallika's posters from Kittu's room. Kittu is enraged (obviously) and leaves home, gets into a train and is in Mumbai (that's fast) in search of his beloved Mallika.

In contrast, Mallika is living under the oppressive regime of a 'Kansa' Mama, Bholu Ram (Govind Namdeo) with a ghastly looking wife and daughter. The mama and family, it seems have had the upper hand since Mallika was three years old. The privileged one has apparently been living a caged life (a la Seeta aur Geeta).

In the end, does Kittu manage to see his Mallika? Can Mallika defy her Mama and save herself? Does Ram Gopal Varma still dream of Sreedevi? Well, the first two questions can be answered by watching the film. Of the third, one is not so sure.

Of the cast, Urmila is reliable as ever in the acting department. There is a bonus too, she looks a Billion Bucks!! throughout the film. Aftaab 'Nestle Bar One' Shivdasani has done a fine job in his debut. Govind Namdeo seems restricted. Antara Mali is effervescent.

The highlights of the film are the music, choreography, editing, cinematography, direction…you want to name it all. The film carries on with a certain tempo that maintains the audience's interest until the end.

The tone of the film is street-smart and it seems to be deliberate. Hence, it is self-engaging and the audience will enjoy the witty foreplay nevertheless. Some of the scenes that have attributed to the overall quality of class and panache' are the rickshaw driver who persistently tells Kittu to go back home and not pursue Mallika. The other is 'Usman Bhai', who owns a small hotel in which Kittu works. The scene where Usman Bhai sends Kittu to deliver pizza to Mallika's house is hilarious.

The music by Sandeep Chowta who had earlier done the background score for 'Satya' has got it right this time as well. The cinematography by Piyush Shah is sparkling. The songs have been picturised in a very creative manner and they are a treat to the eyes. Especially, the title number 'Mein Mast' and 'Ruki Ruki si' which have already been to the top of most chart busters. This time too Asha Bhonsle spins her magic with 'Na Govinda na Shahrukh' number.

Words from the wise: All in all a 'MAST' film. Go Watch it!