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Barfi is a dramedy written and directed by Anurag Basu. Sanjeev Datta and Tani Basu have co-written the script for this film. Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy

Barfi! Movie Review

Barfi! Movie Review Hindi Movie Review
Review for the film " Barfi!"
Streaming On: Netflix
Runtime: 02 Hours 30 Minutes
Certificate: U
Released: 14-09-2012
Genre: Romance, Comedy
TBD
3.49 / 5.0

Barfi is a dramedy written and directed by Anurag Basu Anurag Basu is a jack of all trade Indian film/tel >> Read More... . Sanjeev Datta and Tani Basu Tani Basu is an Indian director. She worked for th >> Read More... have co-written the script for this film. Ronnie Screwvala Born in the city of Mumbai to a family of Parsi re >> Read More... and Siddharth Roy Kapur Siddharth Roy Kapur is an Indian businessman, film >> Read More... have co-produced this film. This film is distributed under the banner of UTV Motion Pictures. Ravi Varman Ravi was born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. By profess >> Read More... is the cinematographer, while Akiv Ali Delhi based film editor and director Akiv Ali was >> Read More... is the editor of this film. This film stars Ranbir Kapoor Ranbir Kapoor is a noted Indian film actor. He was >> Read More... and Priyanka Chopra Born on 18 July 1982, Priyanka Chopra is an establ >> Read More... in the lead. The supporting cast of this film includes Ileana D’ Cruz, Saurabh Shukla Saurabh Shukla was born at Gorakhpur in Uttar Prad >> Read More... , Jisshu Sengupta Jisshu Sengupta is an artist who is known for his >> Read More... , Akash Khurana Akash Khurana is a noted actor, screenwriter, medi >> Read More... , Ashish Vidyarthi Ashish Vidyarthi is a renowned Indian film perform >> Read More... , Roopa Ganguly Roopa Ganguly or Rupa Ganguly is well known for he >> Read More... , etc. The film got a theatrical release on 14 September 2012. 

Plot

Murphy Chhetri [aka Barfi], a deaf and mute simpleton, falls in love with Shruti Ghosh. However, she is to be married to a rich man, leaving Murphy behind. Barfi makes an unlikely bond with Jhilmil, his differently abled friend. However, when Shruti makes a comeback in his life, who will he choose? 

Star Performances 

Director Anurag Basu has done a phenomenal job with this film. He has made a simple, light-hearted comedy, that pays tribute to both the styles of Charlie Chaplin Charles Chaplin popularly known as Charlie Chaplin >> Read More... , and Raj Kapoor Raj Kapoor was a renowned actor, director, and pro >> Read More... in style. 

Ranbir Kapoor as Barfi is the heart and soul of this film. With this film, he has shown that he can pick up any role, and play it with finesse, if not absolute perfection. Saurabh Shukla is another standout performer. 

Even Ileana D’ Cruz, who has made her Hindi debut, has done an outstanding job as the naïve bystander Shruti. 

Analysis 

Telling a crucial message of life through a dramedy? Not many would opt for this. But Anurag Basu decided to do the unthinkable. To everyone’s surprise, this actually paid off!

Nobody can believe that is the same director, who had only a couple of years ago, made a film as underwhelming as ‘ Kites Click to look into! >> Read More... .’ But it seems that Anurag Basu is a man who does not hesitate to take risks, irrespective of the result. 

Of course, some will say that this film is far from original. But to adapt so many templates into a likable story requires innovation. Anurag with ‘Barfi’ has done exactly that. The musical score by Pritam is something every music lover will love until eternity. 

This film is almost like a fairytale: cute, endearing, and at times, emotionally overwhelming. Only months after playing an aspiring artist who gives it his all in ‘ Rockstar Click to look into! >> Read More... ,’ Ranbir seamlessly transformed into Murphy aka Barfi, a mute but street-smart simpleton. 

Priyanka Chopra as the autistic Jhilmil is also great. However, the real showstoppers have been Saurabh Shukla, as the irritated but benevolent cop Sudhanshu Dutta, and Ileana D’ Cruz, who makes a fantastic debut in Hindi cinema as Shruti Ghosh. 

What's There?

• Cute, affable screenplay 

• Brilliant direction by Anurag Basu 

• Soothing music by Pritam 

• Outstanding performances by Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra 

• Superb support by Saurabh Shukla and Ileana D’ Cruz 

What's Not There? 

• Not so impressive ending 

• Predictable Plot 

Verdict 

'Barfi’ is a near-perfect film, that will leave many viewers with a large grin on their faces. Ranbir Kapoor plays the tramp role with an uncanny resemblance to his grandfather, Raj Kapoor. Priyanka Chopra and Ileana D’ Cruz have given solid support. Not to forget the ever-impressive Saurabh Shukla! This is a must-watch for every cinema buff! 


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