It indeed does stay true to its title; makes the audience laugh and gets them instantly hooked. Hasee Toh Phasee – movie review
Its an ambitious project by Dharma and Phantom productions starring Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra, directed by Vinil Mathew.
The movie begins in 1992 with a naughty, mischievous girl shown getting thrashed; everyone is upset with her except her father who thinks she is a pure genius and simply loves her.
On the other side , in Delhi, a young boy is shown conning his parents and going to a movie. the story then jumps 14 years, the same boy, Nikhil (Sidharth Malhotra) is shown sneaking out of his house in Delhi to attend his friend’s wedding in Mumbai, where he has a chance encounter with a girl , Meeta (Parineeti Chopra) escaping from her house. He is instantly attracted to her for her cleverness and “hatke” style. At the wedding he sets his eyes upon a beautiful girl (Karishma) getting bowled over by her.
The story then jumps another 7 years, the same girl Karishma is engaged to Nikhil who himself is trying his hand at business but not succeeding as expected and is constantly pressurized by his fiancé to make it on his own before the wedding without seeking help from her family or his own.
Just as he thought things couldn’t get any more stressful for him, Nikhil is given a task by Karishma to take care of her sister who happens to be the same Meeta. Taking this as an opportunity to impress his fiancé, he volunteers without realizing what he has got himself into and hence begins the toughest and life changing 7 days of his life .
The story revolve around the lead pair, trying to figure out things for themselves in the course of 7 days. It is a classic tale of “opposites attract” but is told in its own distinctive way. The film is filled with humor and has the ability to both – crack u up with laughter as well choke you up while it can. The dynamics between the lead pair is portrayed beautifully and you cant help but think about them.
The screenplay is written well and is very precise. The director does a great job in linking and combining all the diverse characters and somehow make it all fit in one frame which makes the viewing even more pleasurable.
Though the film may feel dragged out in a few parts, the story is simple, two confused lost souls who seem to be the solution to each others problems. Though an unconventional pairing, the chemistry between the lead pair is fresh and crackling.
Speaking of the performances, Parineeti Chopra as always does a fantastic job as a preppy, young, cheerful ,full of life, zesty and highly intelligent girl. She is a delight to watch on screen and make the character look extremely real, natural and effortless.
As for Sidharth Malhotra; although Parineeti may steal the show at times, it must be mentioned that Sidharth as Nikhil is very promising and impressive. A massive growth from his debut film. His ease as Nikhil is charming and empathetic and surely has a long way to go.
The album is a great mix and has song for your every mood, be it a wedding song, a romantic number or even a song you can dance to in the club, this album has it all. Some numbers have even managed to make it to the top of the charts.
The films serves as a relief after the dry spell faced by the theaters off late. Its your entertainer for the weekend, a light hearted romantic comedy which will get you all riled up, hook line and sinker.
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Cast:
Sidharth Malhotra as Nikhil Bhardwaj
Parineeti Chopra as Meeta
Adah Sharma as Karishma
Manoj Joshi as Meeta’s Father
Sharat Saxena as Nikhil’s Father
Neena Kulkarni as Nikhil’s Mother
Credits:
Studio Phantom Films
Distributed by Dharma Productions
Directed by Vinil Mathew
Produced by Karan Johar, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap
Screenplay by Harshavardhan Kulkarni
Story by Harshavardhan Kulkarni
Music by Vishal-Shekhar
Background Score: Amar Mangrulkar
Cinematography Sanu John Varughese
Hasee Toh Phasee – movie review