Hold onto your popcorn because director Mudassar Aziz has truly outdone himself in this rollicking comedy. Not only does he keep the laughs rolling, but he also waltzes into some surprisingly poignant territory with a feather-light touch. Aziz has managed to weave in serious topics like premarital sex, PTSD, infertility, and acceptance of homosexuality, all while keeping the mood delightfully frothy.Akshay Kumar, in top-notch form, plays a sensitive dad who has a refreshingly honest chat with his teenage daughter about her love life. This kind of heartfelt dialogue is a delightful surprise in a comedy that’s supposed to be all about laughs. Taapsee Pannu and Ammy Virk’s infertility issues get a closure. Your heart goes out to Taapsee as she tears up about the humiliation she feels despite no fault of her own. Pragya Jaiswal and Aditya Seal are a couple who are suffering from the aftermath of a gruesome accident that has severely affected their relationship while Fardeen Khan perhaps gives the best performance of his life as a closeted gay who finally comes out to his friends. So, while you’re laughing your way through this film, don’t be surprised if you find yourself reflecting on these topics in a new, more understanding light.
The film is a remake of Italian film Perfect Strangers (2016), which already has seen some 20 plus remakes around the world. Rishabh, the charmingly quirky plastic surgeon played with gleeful gusto by Akshay Kumar, is on a mission to save his second marriage to Vartika, a romance novelist (Vaani Kapoor) who’s in desperate need of a plot twist for her next book. Their entourage includes the ever-spirited Samar (Aditya Seal) and his fabulously wealthy wife Naina (Pragya Jaiswal), as well as the perfectly paired Harpreet Singh and Harpreet Kaur (Ammy Virk and Taapsee Pannu) and the dapper, Jeep driving stud Kabir (Fardeen Khan). The group has come to Jaipur for the marriage of Vartika’s younger sister. To help pass the night, instead of playing antakshari, they come up with a new game – their phones would become public property for the night. That means every message, every email, would be read out loud and every photo and video would be shared. And yes, all the calls would be on speaker. The secrets start spilling out as the night progresses. And since it’s a comedy film and not a serious drama, be assured of a happy ending at the end of it all, despite the heartaches and heartburns.
Akshay Kumar is a delight to watch as Rishabh. He’s not just smooth—he’s practically oozing charm, earning him the comparison to 'George Clooney' from Taapsee’s friend on a phone call. And yet there’s a sensitive side to him as well where he’s revealed as a friend and mentor to practically everyone in the room. And speaking of standout performances, let’s give a round of applause to Taapsee Pannu. She breaks free from her serious actor mould and embraces her role as a clueless social media junkie whose marriage is a bit rocky due to the whole ‘no kids’ scenario. Ammy Virk, her onscreen husband, is given plenty to work with and delivers admirably. Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal, the latter making her film debut, are both charming and convincing as the grieving couple. Vaani Kapoor too gets her moment in the sun in her confrontation scenes with Akshay Kumar. This film marks Fardeen Khan’s true return to form. This is Fardeen like you’ve never seen him before, and it’s a treat. Watch out for the voice cameos by Ananya Panday, Bhumi Pednekar, Arjun Kapoor et al.
Watch the film for the laughs and life lessons and for the camaraderie displayed by the entire cast. They look like an actual group of friends supporting each other despite the hiccups and that’s the real learning from the film.
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