Javed Akhtar's voice-over/narration, which goes on for a large chunk of the film, is overstuffed. Swati Semwal, too, leaves a mark as Bitti's best friend. Of the supporting cast, Pankaj Tripathi & Seema Pahwa are endearing as Bitti's parents. Sanon looks lovely & gets a role to flex her acting talent, but she registers an impact only in parts. Although Aayushmann has a meaty role, his performance is routine, its like watching Aayushmann replicate an older act of his & repeating it here. And its a pity that nor Aayushmann or Kirti can match up-to Rao at any time. He steals the show & walks away with the film's best moments. Rao is a riot & shows his range as a performer, yet again. Performance-Wise: There's no stopping Rajkummar Rao, is there! His transformation from a tepid bullied guy to thug-talking fellow, who eventually stands up for himself, is the film's strongest point. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's Direction is simplistic, but effective. Nitesh Tiwari, Shreyas Jain & Rajat Nonia's Screenplay begins on a dull note, but has enough moments in store later, to cover up for its initial flaws.
And even though the film is a tad predictable, it still has a sweetness to it (just like a Barfi does), to sail it through. The different dynamics of its 3 main characters is interesting & their diverse nature works for the film. Luckily enough, the entry of Pritam Vidrohi drastically changes the momentum to a high & takes the story ahead with interesting twists & turns. 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' has a flat start & the building relationship of Bitti & Chirag, has nothing new to offer. Her life takes a shift when stumbles upon a book which she believes is based upon her & meets Chirag Dubey (Aayushmann Khurrana) and Pritam Vidrohi (A Scene-Stealing Rajkummar Rao), both having a strong hand in the book that got Bitti's attention. 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' Synopsis:, Bitti (Kirti Sanon) is a free- spirited young girl who lives life on her own terms and refuses to be pressured into getting married. With an interesting premise, that only takes off after 45-minutes, the film is nevertheless thoroughly watchable & Rajkummar Rao proves to a complete showstopper, yet again! 'Bareilly Ki Barfi', a recent box-office hit, is a predictable yet ultimately sweet film. Set in the 1970s in a pretty corner of India, Barfi.Reviewed by namashi_1 6 / 10 Rajkummar Rao Steals The Show In This Sweet But Predictable Rom-Com!
is the story of three young people who learn that love can neither be defined nor contained by society's norms of normal and abnormal. Barfi, a hearing and speech impaired boy falls in love with Shruti. In spite of her deep affection for Barfii, Shruti gives into societal and parental pressure to marry a 'normal' man and lead a 'normal' life. Many years later their paths cross once again when Barfi, now in love with Jhilmil, is on the run from the police. Barfi is desperately seeking Jhilmil, who has gone missing. Shruti's realization that Jhilmil is autistic makes her recognize that true love is really blind. Caught in a cat and mouse game, in the search for the girl Barfi loves, Shruti realizes that she is still in love with him. 'Barfi!' Written & Directed by Anurag Basu, is a Masterful Film, that ranks amongst the best films of 2012. A simple, heartwarming, emotional & feel-good film, that also offers outstanding performances, brilliant music & fabulous cinematography. 'Barfi!' Synopsis: Three young people learn that love can neither be defined nor contained by society's norms of normal and abnormal. The Adventures of 'Barfi!' are extremely enjoyable & heartfelt. Basu's Screenplay is a terrific mix of romance, slap-stick comedy & suspense. Basu's Screenplay never falters & appeals all through. Basu's Direction, on the other-hand, is proficient. Amongst the musician's best soundtracks to date. Performance-Wise: Ranbir Kapoor is a fearless actor & he presents Barfi superbly. The versatile actor lives the utterly lovable protagonist to the fullest. Amongst Ranbir's Best Performances! Priyanka Chopra is another topper. She plays the easy to love autistic character matchlessly. Saurabh Shukla is mesmerizing in a strong supporting role. Shukla hasn't been this good in a long, long time! Ashish Vidyarthi does well.