ππππ€ (3.5 out of 5 perplexed stars)
If ever there was a film that embodied the phrase βtrying to juggle too many balls and dropping most of themβ, itβs βJaaiye Aap Kahan Jaayengeβ. But hey, bless their hearts for trying. Iβm Review Rani reporting from the heartland of the UP-Bihar border, where a father-son duoβs drama is as colorful as a Bollywood dance number.
Thereβs nothing like a good old family feud to keep things spicy, and this film dishes it out in spades. Weβve got Nathuni Prasad (played by Sanjay Mishra), a street vendor peddling bhuja, and his son Kishan (Karan Aanand), who pulls a rickshaw for a living. The two are as mismatched as chalk and cheese, constantly butting heads and arguing like cats and dogs. Nathuni even throws down the gauntlet, daring Kishan to earn more than him at a local fair. High stakes family drama, am I right? π
Now, the plot twist here is that Kishan decides to show his old man by building a mobile toilet on his rickshaw. Talk about an innovative solution to a crappy problem! The film tries to shine a light on the toilet troubles of women in small towns, which is noble, but gets lost in the sauce of everything else itβs trying to do.
This film is like a one legged man in a butt-kicking contest, hopping from one issue to another without really dealing with any of them. The father-son feud, the mobile toilet venture, the social upliftment β itβs all a bit of a mish-mash. But hey, whatβs a Bollywood flick without a dash of confusion?
But despite its identity crisis, the film has its moments. Sanjay Mishra and Karan Aanand give standout performances, with Mishra playing the tough-loving father to perfection. The fatherβs tough exterior hides a gooey center of love for his son, making their relationship feel real and relatable.
Aanand, on his part, brings a quiet determination to his role as Kishan, making you root for him despite everything. His dreams of a better future, of rising above his fatherβs legacy, resonate with the audience. And letβs not forget Monal Gajjar, who plays Kishanβs wife, bringing a grounded authenticity to her role.
So, while βJaaiye Aap Kahan Jaayengeβ may have more plot twists than a pretzel, its raw charm and heartfelt performances manage to keep you hooked.
Raniβs Wrap-Up: Itβs a bit like eating a thali β thereβs a bit too much of everything, but youβll still enjoy the meal. Bon appΓ©tit! ππ