Dil Bole Hadippa: Good ingredients, yet spoiled broth
The film is not without its refreshing moments. The theme of a woman rising in a male dominated society is pleasant, even though its execution was shoddy. Rani's speech at the end of the film does hit home.
THE INGREDIENTS were there, the setting was perfect. And yet, the meal was not. That’s how a chef would describe the Yash Raj Films production Dil Bole Hadippa, starring Shahid Kapur and Rani Mukherjee, which released on Friday (September 18).The only thing that was missing in the plot was an original story, which was made up with a stereotypical view of Punjabi culture. The fact that Yash Raj Films, the production house which brought forth one of the best characterisation of a Punjabi family in DDLJ did this, makes it more of a let-down.
One of the things, that struck out as garish was the colouring of the entirity of the village in swathes of blue, red, green and orange, with people dressed similarly.
It seems in the shaky plot of the film, that its lead stars, Rani and Shahid are just not “Punjabi” enough – or perhaps it was a problem of characterisation. Obviously, making women in the Punjabi hinterland wear Bihari “lehngas” did not help either.
The theme of “Videsh Vs Desh ki mitti in a Punjabi village” one which has been done to death, right from Puraab to Paschim to Pardes, was again hackneyed here to fit in patriotic fervour into the film. Further, the plot-line of a Videshi, well to do boy, falling in love with a village belle is also one which could have been done without. Coming to performances, Shahid is not an actor whose disappoints with his performance ina film. Yet, his character as Rohan was a disappointment. The british accent, which was an obvious accessory, was missing. The usual screen presence was also not entirely there. But what was jarring was the exception of the chemistry between the lead pair. When we see Shahid, we only miss Shahrukh Khan that much more.
Rani is a fantastic performer and in this film, she has done her best. Expressions, body language, the “look” – you name it. This is a Rani we have never seen before. And yet, her character of Veera is not one that would stick in the public psyche, unlike a Simran from eons ago. The film is not without its refreshing moments. The theme of a woman rising in a male dominated society is pleasant, even though its execution was shoddy. Rani's speech at the end of the film does hit home. There was also the moment when her character Veera realises that she is smitten over the cricket coach Rohan, in the middle of a song and dance routine, that shines through. Further, as both the lead actors are good dancers, watching them in the well choreographed and executed dance sequences is a treat too. Rakhi Sawant is the surprise package of the film. She is really good. The spoofs on Shahrukh Khan and Salman are superb too. In the end, watch the film for some of its gloriously funny moments. However, if you want to spent on that ticket to watch Rani's bikini dance, save your money. Its hazed out and really nothing exemplary.
.Actually Shahid had a very strong screen presence and carried himself very well. He did what was required of his role to do and stood out esp on the cricket field.A definite thumbs up for him - he is maturing and developing a strong sense of who he is more and more and it shows....well done Shahid!!Keep up the good work ....
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