SINGH IS BLIING

Director: Prabhudheva
Writers: Chintan Gandhi 
Stars: Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Lara Dutta
Strength: Comedy elements. Acting 
Weakness: Overplayed plot  
Runtime: 140 minutes
Rating: 3.5/5

PLOT: An adorable Raftaar Singh is a no do-gooder in the eyes of his disciplined father as he's jobless. He is thus sent off to Goa from Punjab, hoping he'll find ways to fend for himself.

REVIEW: Akshay Kumar plays Raftaar Singh, a good-for-nothing Punjabi lad whose chief qualification is that he's a momma's boy. Raftar's father has a friend in Goa who runs a casino. When Raftaar takes Rs 50,000 from his father's cupboard without permission, his dad tells Raftaar that he's got to grow up by either marrying an overweight village belle or going to work in Goa. In Goa, Raftaar meets a woman who is more than his match. Sara (Amy Jackson) is an arms dealer's daughter who catches the eye of deranged gangster Mark (Kay Kay Menon). What better way to deal with an insane Indo-Romanian stalker than to chill out in Goa, at her dad's friend's bungalow? Raftaar is appointed as Sara's chaperone in Goa. She doesn't speak Hindi. He doesn't speak English. Enter Lara Dutta as the translator, Emily.

Don't go expecting logic in the story, as this is a quirky comedy that solely relies on superstar Akshay's swag to keep you entertained. Amy Jackson is a revelation as she plays her feisty character well and so do the supporting actors. Lara Dutta also does an incredible job with a comedic role. However, it is Akshay, who makes you giggle be it with his innocence, seasoned comic timing or bizarre fashion sense.

There's nothing evolved or sophisticated about this film, but that doesn't mean it's not worth a watch. Singh is Bliing is just as funny as the original film was and that's just fine.

Reviewed by Intisab Shahriyar