Dil Dhadakne Do
Writer: Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shetty, Priyanka Chopra
Strength: Acting, Story
Weakness: 55
Rating: 4/5
Plot: On a cruise to celebrate their parents' 30th wedding anniversary, a brother and sister deal with the impact of family considerations on their romantic lives.
Review:The film starts off with the introduction of the dysfunctional family of the Mehras which consists of Kamal Mehra, a self-made successful businessman, his wife Neelam Mehra, whose life is all about wicked, sarcastic and tongue-in-cheek one-liners. The Mehras have a daughter, Ayesha Mehra, who is a successful entrepreneur and the owner of an extremely successful online travel portal. Then there is the 25 year old carefree dude Kabir Mehra, who is in charge of spearheading the family business, which conflicts with his dream of flying. The Mehra family will be totally incomplete without the mention of their family dog cum family member named Pluto Mehra voiced by a surprise guest star.
The film has the same flair and ensemble cast as Zoya's last film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. It revolves around a similar concept for self-discovery while out on a trip. The movie is distinct from other Bollywood dramas in terms of its treatment and the smooth transition of the screenplay. Kudos to the cinematographer for his brilliant camera work too. The acting was superb from all the actors but Ranveer Singh and Anil Kapoor in particular deserve particularly more praise.
While it isnt doing as good as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, it is still just as brilliant and an absolute must watch.
Reviewed By Intisab Shahriyar
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