Film Review: Happy New Year
Cast:
Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah,
Jackie Shroff and Anupam Kher, Malika Arora Khan, Vishal Dadlani & Anurag
Kashyap in guest appearances.
Music:
Vishal-Shekhar
Director:
Farah Khan
Producer:
Gauri Khan/Red Chillies Entertainment
Wanna go on a bumpy and roller-coaster ride? If, yes! Read this review
at your own risk..oops! my bad! Risque! It's for the haters of 'meaningful'
brainless flicks and kick ass comedy that tickles the heart to happiness. A
word of caution to intellectual critics, swearing by meaningful cinema, it's a
sugar-coated appreciation of Happy New Year and don't blame me for giving you a
heart attack 'kyon ki saala Kismet bada kutti cheez!'....'Haaro to Haaro, Ijaat
Mat Uttara'...'Nandu manjhe Dimaag mein Khide'...
Happy New Year belongs to the masses. Stunning visuals of Dubai captured
to perfection, mass appeal, Jhakaas dance moves, super entertaining songs and
lovable performances. It's no secret that Farah Khan belongs to the Manmohan
Desai's school of cinema whose one-liner should remain buried in our head, 'If
you want to enjoy my films, leave your brains at home.' I know, the
intellectuals must be fuming coz HNY has done to them what 'Mere Brains Ko
Aanda Kisne Maara.' Happy New is a typical 'Masale dhar' movie, a bit stretched
perhaps as it hits almost three hours, that will woo and make you laugh your
lungs out. What works for Farah's is the dialogue baazi, after all what's a
Hindi movie without mazedar dialogues?
Happy New
is the story of six losers in Dubai, Charlie (SRK), Mohini (Deepika), Nandu
(Abhishek), Tammy (Boman), Jag (Sonu) and Vivaan (Rohan). A team of six
underdogs who are hell bent in seeking a revenge by making the biggest diamond
heist. In turn, they captivate the hearts of million across the globe and not
just Rs 100 crores worth star-studded diamonds.
Shah Rukh
Khan as Charlie, the Boston University topper, is endearing and proves why he
is one of the biggest superstar in the country. Perhaps, HNY is the film where
he packed an action storm that would make the rest of his movies fade in
comparison in terms of Maar Dhaar. He exudes charisma whether in funny
situations, action, romance and emotions. The rehearsing of his old filmy bazzi
dialogues that won him hearts and wooed his audience remains the movie's forte.
Captivating.
The
surprise package of HNY is Abhishek Bachchan. In case you haven't watched this
roller-coaster ride, grab your tickets and you'll know why. Abhishek as Nandu
Bhide excels in comedy and HNY will certainly be one of his most loved
character after a spate of bad movies. He is hilarious when he does a repeat of
Amitabh Bachchan, 'I can talk in English and Walk in English.' Junior Bachchan
scores big time in this one with his hatke, tapori style, 'Nandu Bhide Dimaag
Mein Khide' which the fans will love to no end. In one word: Brilliant. People
will identify with the character Nandu that re-defines Abhishek as an actor.
Deepika
Padukone as Mohini is live poetry in motion. Her entry is fantastic in the
'Lovely' song and the kind of energy she displays, hitting the octane level
like a volcano is breath-taking. She has improved a lot as an actor and in
every movie, she raises the bar a notch higher which leaves her contemporaries
far behind. Certainly, Deepika proves in HNY that she is the most accomplished
and versatile actor who gives her fans something new in every film. Whether
it's the romantic scenes with King Khan and comedy or emotional scenes, she
shines throughout. She adds credence to her character whether getting ensnared
by English the Phunny language or doing a spoof of Kabir Khan in Chak De India.
Deepika as Mohini is endearing.
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It's an
education watching Boman Irani as Tammy and one wonders how he pulls his
characters so effortlessly. An endearing performance by one of the most
talented actors in the Hindi film industry. Sonu Sood as Jag performs
competently while Naseer's son Vivaan Shah plays his part well as the loser
Geek. A potential to watch out for. Jackie Shroff is competent and suave as the
villain.
Farah Khan
as a director is fully attuned to the taste of the masses and is a maven on
making films injecting the right dose of , 'Masala.' However, two back-to-back
songs towards the interval seems repetitive and tad boring. Plus, the films
drags a bit with its nearing three hours which could have been chopped to make
the screenplay more crisp.
On the
whole, credit goes to Farah Khan for packing the right punch of action, comedy
and emotions to make Happy New Year, the real winner in terms of entertainment.
The right dose of striking a hilarious route coupled with a subdued text
of patriotism in the climax makes Happy New Year a flick that carries repeat
value coupled with gripping narrative and blockbuster with the right
ingredients. Plus, the friendly appearances of Anupam Kher, Vishal Dadlani,
Dina Morea and Anurag Kashyap is the extra Mithais. Truly Team India!
Happy New Year has come to make the perfect Diwali gift like the jalebis,
mouth-watering Gulab Jamuns and Rasgoolas. Plus, the music by Vishal-Shekhar is
captivating and catchy. Another musical high.
What I
like with Farah Khan is how she always gives credit to the whole crew in the
end. A special gift by Shah Rukh Khan how he presented his cute son, AbRam and
of course, Farah's triplets. It's lovely to see Gauri Khan shaking a leg.
Reasons for you to watch HNY.
PS:
Breaking with the tradition of giving stars to HNY and just go, munch the pop
corn and enjoy the ride. To nay-sayers, I am your average blogger and no, SRK,
Farah, Abhishek and Deepika have not paid me for the review. So shut up and
stop cribbling.
