Ever since the beginning of the Yash Raj Films banner (YRF),
almost every movie of theirs is a celebration in itself. Filmamker cum director
Aditya Chopra, who had made his directorial debut with the offbeat classic
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge, is known for creating intense love stories which
touch your heart. Aditya Chopra returns to direction after 8 long years with
the coming-of-age movie titled Befikre. His next movie Befikre starring Ranveer
Singh and Vaani Kapoor is a light-hearted fun movie.
Dharam (Ranveer Singh), a stand-up comic from Delhi, lands
in Paris to seek his fortune and runs into Shyra (Vaani), a fiercely
independent girl. The two hit off well in the first meeting itself and end up
becoming casual lovers. But, when they decide to move in, their regular
arguments and failure to see eye to eye on numerous issues causes a break-up.
However, the pair meet again and decide to be amicable
friends, an arrangement that seems to suit both parties till Vaani meets Aney,
a chivalrous banker and a fresh romance springs between the two. How this
complicates Dharam and Shyra's lives further, forms the rest of the narration.
When Befikre’s trailers were released, while the movie
resembled to be a kiss-fest, it did not give out even an ounce of the plot.
While Befikre may come across as an original piece of work, one can’t help
overlook the similarities with the French movie Love Me If You Dare. Even
though such rare concepts are unfamiliar to the Indian audiences’ taste and sensitivity,
full marks to Aditya Chopra for having presented Befikre in a very innovative
manner.
Ranveer, with his endless energy and boyish charm, not to
mention a mischievous demeanor, is a pleasure to watch in the movie. Though his
character is homophobic, duplicitous and insensitive, Ranveer manages to make
Dharam loveable with effortless ease. On the other hand, Vaani Kapoor's high
wide mouth and cheekbones distract you away from her act and though Dharam and
Shyra have a good chemistry, you may be curious to feel that the makers should
have cast some other actress opposite Ranveer.
The film's screenplay (Aditya Chopra) is a coming-of-age,
fast paced, enjoyable and has more to it than just the kisses, dares and
playful one-night stands. The characterizations in the film are strong. The
film's dialogues (Aditya Chopra, Sharat Katariya) are funny, romantic, naughty,
heartfelt and touching... all at the same time. It will assuredly find its
resonance with the audiences.
As for the movie, Befikre is quite funny and entertaining
film, with beautiful locations, flashy dance numbers, good songs and a youthful
liveliness. But, having said that, the movie also lacks depth and despite being
a fun fare, tends to come across as quite perky. Dharam and Shyra seem hell-bent
on complicating their own lives in the absence of any weighty issues. Chopra
also artfully inserts DDLJ references in a few scenes.
The music (Vishal-Shekhar) of Befikre goes well with the
theme of the movie. Despite the album having half a dozen tracks, the snappy
duration of the film’s soundtrack helps it fit in very well into the film’s
storyline. The film’s soundtrack is, by far, one of the finest soundtracks of
the year. Tracks like ‘Nashe Di’ and ‘Ude Dil Befikre’ are
already a hit. The film’s background score helps film’s proceedings in a big
way.
The movie's cinematography (Kaname Onoyama) is exceptional.
The way in which he has shot the locations are excellent and top-notch. The movie's
editing is praiseworthy.
Basically, it is an urban youth centric fun entertainer with
a new age theme which will find patronage with the youth. But if you were imagining
a passionate romance, Befikre may dishearten you as the movie lacks intensity
and depth.
In general, it is praiseworthy to watch once for its amusing
elements and flashy dance numbers with a youthful energy.
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