🙃1.5/5 😒
Well, hello there, folks. It’s your friendly neighborhood Review Rani, here to rescue you from the doldrums of another Bollywood blunder. Let’s wade into the murky waters of "Do Aur Do Pyaar" (Or as I like to call it, "Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth: the Movie").
Wanna know the plot? Well, we have a pair of wedded worriers, Kavya (Vidya Balan) and Aniruddh (Pratik Gandhi), who’ve found solace in the arms of their respective side-pieces, Vikram (Sendhil Ramamurthy) and Nora (Ileana D’Cruz). But, when Kavya and Aniruddh take a trip to Ooty for a funeral, they accidentally stumble upon the dying embers of their long-lost love. Now, they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, or rather, a spouse and a lover.
Director Shirsha Guha Thakurta, and writers Suprotim Sengupta and Eisha A Chopra, attempt to sprinkle this age-old love triangle (or square, in this case) with their brand of humor. It’s like trying to make a salad taste better with a dash of curry powder. You either love it or hate it. And Aniruddh’s hilarious goof-up of calling his father-in-law "Appam" (a mix of Appa and Uncle) is one of the many desperate attempts at comedy.
As the film progresses, it feels like a marathon runner who started with a sprint but is now crawling, gasping for breath. Kavya and Aniruddh’s lovey-dovey antics and their clumsy attempts to maintain their affairs feel more like a bad juggling act. The narrative takes a nosedive and the film’s initial promise starts to fade, much like my interest in it.
To give the devil its due, cinematographer Kartik Vijay, ISC, does manage to add some flavor with his skillful treatment. The soundtrack tries its best to elevate the narrative but ends up feeling more like an over-enthusiastic background score.
The saving grace of "Do Aur Do Pyaar" (if there’s any to be found) is the lead cast. Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi do share a sizzling chemistry, and Ileana D’Cruz as the ditzy girlfriend is quite amusing, if not annoying at times. Sendhil Ramamurthy as the photographing playboy does his part convincingly.
But alas, "Do Aur Do Pyaar" stumbles, trips, and falls flat on its face with its uneven pacing and lackluster script. Sure, it has some laughs, and yes, the visuals are pretty, but it’s like putting lipstick on a pig. It’s still a pig.
Rani’s Wrap-Up:
"Do Aur Do Pyaar" is a classic case of too many spices ruining the curry. It’s a romantic comedy that’s not quite romantic and only occasionally comedic. It’s like getting socks for Christmas – not what you wanted, but you’ll take it anyway. So, if you’re in dire need of a Bollywood fix, go ahead, give it a whirl. But don’t say I didn’t warn you! 🙄 🎬🍿
