Well, well, well, if it isn’t another movie that’s been squeezed out of the Bollywood rom-com juicer! 😂😂😂 So, here we are, folks, ready to dive into the heart-wrenching, soul-stirring, yawn-inducing saga of Shehnaaz, Zubin, and Ruby in the film, "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela". Rating? Let’s go with two and a half cringe emojis out of five 😣😣😣!
Alright, brace yourselves, because it’s about to get real mushy. Here’s the lowdown – our guy Zubin, a Parsi with an "organized lifestyle" (read: borefest), gets dumped by Shehnaaz, his fiancée who apparently loves a bit of chaos in life. Heartbroken and clueless, Zubin flies off to London, where he bumps into Ruby, a film intimacy coordinator (whatever the hell that means!). And boy, does she shake up his world!
In typical Bollywood fashion, Zubin and Ruby go on a journey of self-discovery, with Ruby’s wild spirit pushing Zubin out of his comfort zone. They laugh, they cry, they sort out finances (yawn) and in the end, they learn to embrace unpredictability (because life wasn’t unpredictable enough with a global pandemic, right?).
Prateik Babbar, Sayani Gupta, and Kubra Sait try their best to breathe life into these characters. But even their performances can’t save the script from its own cliches. Seriously, if I had a dollar for every time a rom-com used the trope of a ‘boring guy meets wild girl,’ I’d be sipping margaritas in the Bahamas by now! 🍹🏖️
Our director, Danish Aslam, takes the well-trodden path of Hallmark-style romances, complete with a safe (read: boring) protagonist and a transformative spark. But folks, don’t be fooled by the promise of happiness just a twist away. The film’s predictability makes it as exciting as watching paint dry.
And let’s not even get started on the supporting cast. We have Ruby’s father (played by Danish Hussain), who adds a warm layer to the narrative. But then there’s Ruby’s friend Quinn (Freddy Love), and Zubin’s parents (Lillete Dubey and Kaizaad Kotwal) who are as memorable as a plate of unsalted chips.
The film tries to critique the idea of soulmates and promotes self-fulfillment instead. Nice try, but it’s as subtle as a sledgehammer.
The only saving grace of "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela", if there is one, is its beautiful cinematography. The urban landscapes of London are a sight for sore eyes, and the production quality is commendable, to say the least.
So, there you have it – a rom-com that does nothing new and leaves you with a sweet, feel-good experience that’s as forgettable as the movie itself. Oh, and it’s Review Rani signing off, hoping for a rom-com that actually breaks some boundaries.
Rani’s Wrap-Up: If you’re looking for a film that celebrates self-growth as much as romance, watch "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela". But if you’re looking for something original or exciting, I’d say, keep dreaming! 😂😂😂
