NGL, as a kid I was obsessed with the 2006 film Bunty Aur Babli! I danced on Kajra Re at every family function, I bought Rani Mukerji-inspired suits for shaadis and I even had a CD (yes, I am that old!) of the film. So, when the sequel of the film, Bunty Aur Babli 2, was announced, I was thrilled AF! I was ready to get my mind blown, but unfortunately, the sequel just couldn’t recreate the magic of the OG Bunty Aur Babli. TBH, it is not a bad film, but as a sequel, it’s a let down.
But before you get a peek into my take on the flick, have a look at the trailer.
In the sleepy town of Uttar Pradesh, we meet Bunty (Saif Ali Khan) & Babli (Rani Mukerji) who are now living an honest life as Rakesh and Vimmi. Now let’s get to my honest thoughts!
- Rani Mukerji as Vimmi aka Babli is ICONIC! She is my spirit animal and I couldn’t get enough of her on-screen.
- One question though – why is Babli wearing such garnish suits?
- I miss Abhishek Bachchan as Rakesh Trivedi! Though Saif Ali Khan has done a good job in the sequel, he just couldn’t match Junior Bachchan’s brooding intensity.
- Now comes the twist, there is a new Bunty and Babli in town! Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari Wagh come into the picture and I have a lot of thoughts about them.
- Siddhant is just playing a con artist version of Gully Boy‘s MC Sher. I was expecting a lot more!
- Sharvari is stunning but she doesn’t stand out like the OG Babli. Her performance is not bad but she brings down the energy in the film. Sorry, not sorry!
- The two are doing a decent job but damn their dialogues are a yawn-fest…
- Remember the Taj Mahal scam in Bunty Aur Babli? Well, in the sequel, scams are bigger but somehow duller.
- Why is everyone moving in slow motion? Honestly, I am getting Race 3 deja vu and that’s not a good feeling!
- I miss how unapologetic and badass the OG duo was! The new Bunty and Babli are trying to show their moral side in the film and it is *yawn* boring AF.
- Pankaj Tripathi as a wacky police inspector is SO massively underutilised in this film. I am so bummed about this!
- Where are the catchy songs?
- Am I getting old or is this film just too loud? Maybe they are trying to distract me from the fact that the screenplay is super flat?
- The best part of the film is Vimmi and Rakesh’s son who got my attention right from the first scene.
- Pankaj Tripathi’s screen time is so limited, I want to call it a cameo role.
- The film’s description on Wikipedia says it is a dark comedy. I am waiting for the darkness to arrive.
- So now everyone is chasing everyone and I am trying not to cringe at these caricaturish side characters!
- Boy, this film is looooongggg….
- I honestly wish someone would make a sequel of Hum Tum, ‘coz Rani and Saif are so cute together.
- The second half of the film is a mess, chalo khatam karo ab!
- It is over now and all I can say is – perhaps some films are better left alone?
I genuinely wanted to like this film…But I couldn’t! If someone has not watched the 2006 film, then only they can enjoy it. I am going to rate this movie a 2.5 out of 5, simply because it’s a one-time watch. But don’t have too many expectations guys!
BRB, I am now going to stream the OG Bunty Aur Babli and make a day of it!
