~*Sushant's Bollywood Journey*~ #14 - Page 104

Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput, Parineeti Chopra, Vaani Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor.

Director: Manessh Sharma

Producer: Aditya Chopra

Music: Sachin Gupta, Jigar

Lyricist: Jaideep Sahni

Genre: Romantic-Comedy.

Rating: 2/5

Shuddh Desi Romance like we all know is about the love, attraction and commitment. But what I'd call it is that it's a movie about a panic mode that people, these days get into because of marriage. Commitment, as you know is like a drug. At first we're scared, then we're curious and then by the time you realise what deep shit you're in, you'll be married. The movie tries hard to depict all the human errors that are caused by impulsive decisions and fear of commitment.

Shuddh Desi Romance has three confused characters who claim to be in love but often jitter when it comes to marriage. They fail to deliver what the audience is looking out for and that is true love and real emotions. Instead the characters are shown running away from their own marriages for baseless and completely random reasons.

Plot:

The film begins showing Raghu (Sushant Singh Rajput) who is suffering from pre-marital jitters. He meets Gayatri (Parineeti Chopra) on his way to the venue. Gayatri is a very open-minded, independant and an outspoken girl who likes to live her life king size on her own terms. Raghu is drawn towards these qualities of Parineeti and makes her the reason to run away from his wedding. Tara (Vaani Kapoor) is left at the altar while a few days later, Raghu and Gayatri co-incidentally meet again and start dating. They eventually get into a live-in relationship (eventually being the next day), and it's pay back time for Raghu as our second confused character, Gayatri decides to run away from her own wedding.

Raghu is left shattered and inconsolable until he meets Tara at a wedding who gives him her number. Tara asks him out initially for a revenge trip but their relationship turns serious later on. And when Raghu is just about propose Tara for marriage, Gayatri re-enters in his life, where the confusion reaches a whole new level.

The climax is so um, let's say dumb, I bet you'd get urges to leave the theatre there and then. And eventually, you'll do.

Performances: Sushant Singh Rajput is the star of this sinking ship with his charming looks and personality. Seemed like he was made for this role as he performs it with perfection. His expressions and dialogues are highly laudable. Parineeti Chopra's character was almost the same that we've seen in Ishaqzaade and Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, But she does a good job, pulling it off pretty nicely. There wasn't much for Vaani Kapoor in the film as the character really did not have a head or a tail. She'll charm you with her smile and her amazing looks, though! Rishi Kapoor is as always very charismatic with his witty and hilarious dialogues.

Technical- Aspect: Maneesh Sharma did good with his directorial efforts but the plot of the movie did lack sense, which apparently, is the most important aspect in today's Bollywood cinema. Though the director did not want to compare this modern chaos to the traditional mind, he fails to explain a few loose ends that were left without any explanation creating confusion and sluggishness. The music of the film was good. A few good tracks here and there and thankfully not much thrown into your face. The dialogues are pretty good, witty and fresh. Something which is rare, in today's cinema.

Yash Raj Films have always presented one of the finest actors in Indian Film Industry and even this time it's no different. Sushant Singh Rajput has proved his versatility and Parineeti Choprahas emerged as even a better actor than before. Shudh Desi Romance is an enjoyable love comedy. Definitely it's not perfect. The story is repetitive and predictable but the mindblowing dialogues and funny one liners balances out the weakness of the film.

Parineeti is in her usual charming self as the somewhat over familiar bold girl role but Sushant Singh Rajput has surprised us. After Kai Po Che, SDR is another sushant's flick which offered him variety in the role. He played an adorable lover with cute gestures which is quiet opposite to the roles he has been playing since the small screen daily soap Pavitra Rishta'. Newcomer Vaani is a clever choice for the role and all the characters collectively brings out an important yet undiscussed sensitive issue of the society with sheer simplicity. Legendary actor Rishi Kapoor is worth a mention and has taken the movie to another level.

Director Maneesh Sharma has the expertise to start the movie in an exciting way to keep the audience glued to the seat. His previous movie Band Baaja Barat was brilliantly directed as well.Shudh Desi Romance starts with Raghuram Seetaram (Sushant) who like his name is baffled with the idea of his wedding and delivers some funny one liners. Movie progresses with the introduction of all the characters and deals with attraction,love and commitment. Would Raghu be able to responsibly handle the commitments ? Would Gayatri find love in Raghu ? Watch the movie to get your answers.

SDR is full of spirit and ends on a happy note. Characters and dialogues have been kept very practical and realistic. Parineeti isn't in any new Avatar and thus very comfortable in her role. She played effortlessly and audience could really connect with her. She is the new Vidya Balan of B-town with reduced weight and better appearance. Star-cast has no match with the simultaneously released flicks and offers a strong chemistry on screen. Direction deserves an applause whereas the script is the weakness of the movie.

The Script is perhaps a little too slow in some parts of the movie. There are certain parts where only a little happens, diverting the interest in the movie. Romantic movies often seek suspension of disbelief' and we all have accepted this fact in the past but SDR's script seek suspension of brains' instead. I would encourage you to demand more from a film especially when its a Yash Raj Production.

This Chopra' weekend, another release Zanjeer', which is a remake of the masterpiece featuringAmitabh Bachchan is a sureshot competitor with SDR. Though the actors in Zanjeer haven't performed as flawlessly as SDR but it's script is far complex and tightly knitted.

To sumup, Watch Shudh Desi Romance to experience a ride of feelings - love,guilt and commitment. Watch it with your loved ones or friends ; it offers a heavy dose of laughter.

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