When the promos of YRF movie Meri Pyaari Bindu were released,
it gave the impression that the movie was more of a musical tribute to the
Golden Era of Hindi film music than an actual love story. Recall the
sacrificial, altruistic love shown in the movies from the Raj Kapoor era where
the best friend of the heroine loved her but she only cherished his friendship?
Meri Pyaari Bindu is a nostalgic tribute to the time and attempts a similar
love story.
Filmmaker Maneesh Sharma gamble his money on nostalgia and
Khuranna two years ago with Dum Laga Ke Haisha. Now, director Akshay Roy has endeavored
the same, using Khurrana and Parineeti Chopra’s screen presence. Maneesh has
produced both the movies.
Meri Pyaari Bindu is like the well-known cup of extra-milky
tea with two spoons of sugar on a rainy Calcutta evening. Parineeti Chopra's
Bindu is bubbly and cute but stays on the surface. Ayushmann Khurrana's Abhi
gets more to play with. But will their romance make us nostalgic.
Film Meri Pyaari Bindu is about Abhimanyu Roy alias Bubla
(Ayushmann Khurrana), a corporate drone-turned-pulp fiction writer, who has
been in love with Bindu (Parineeti Chopra) ever since he saw her as a kid. The
two grow up together and share a lot of bitter-sweet memories, but when Bubla
finally pops the question of wedding, Bindu breaks his heart because she wants
to 'find herself' before committing to a marriage. Pointless to say, Abhimanyu
is heart-broken and how he deals with this, forms the rest of the plot.
Ayushmann is quite warm and relevant as Bubla, the 'boy next
door', who loves Bindu with his heart and soul. Ayushmann gets a lot to play
with as regards his role and the man has done full justice to his character.
Parineeti has got quite a peculiar and bubbly character. It’s a delight to
watch Parineeti Chopra, especially because she has a lot more to do. Her
character has quirks and flaws and lows and highs and she’s more realistic. The
rest of the cast, comprising Abhimanyu's family members, his roommates and
their common friends and relatives have done a great job and managed to elevate
the humour quotient of the movie.
While the film stumbles in a lot of places, it works decently
on one count: as a romantic comedy aimed to hit that sweet spot between your
lungs, every once in a while. Chopra and Khurrana make for an electric couple;
their real-life love for Bollywood music comes through. They’re silly and
adorable together.
But, as for the movie, though the first half is quite
light-hearted and fun, the plot is quite fantastical and dreamlike. As, Abhi
and Bindu are seen grooving to songs from black and white movies during their
childhood in the early 80s. Furthermore, the plot seems to be a blend of Ae Dil
Hai Mushkil and the forthcoming Half Girlfriend. It has nothing new to offer
and the sight of Abhimanyu mooning over Bindu throughout the duration of the movie.
The Kolkata vibe has been captured memorably by the director and some of the
scenes are quite touching, but such scenes are few and far between.
Overall, Meri Pyaari Bindu is commendable to watch once due
to its entertainment quotients.
Film Meri Pyaari Bindu Details:
Release Date :12 May 2017
Banner :Yash Raj Films
Producer :Maneesh Sharma
Director :Akshay Roy
Cast :Parineeti Chopra, Ayushmann Khurrana
Genre :Comedy
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