It’s common to hear men complaining about their (one) wives. Imagine if u have not one but three biwi's. And none of them should know about each other. And all three of them live in the same building! It can be a hellish experience for anyone but for the viewer, it can turn out to be an extremely fun ride. And that's what happens with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon. Director duo Abbas-Mustan treat it very well which makes things better.

The story of the movie: Circumstances force Shiv Ram Kishan (Kapil Sharma) to marry three women – Juhi (Manjari Fadnis), Simran (Simran Kaur Mundi) and Anjali (Sai Lokur). Circumstances also compel him to house his three wives in the same building. However this also turns out to be his big folly as he has to always ensure that they don't see or get to know each other. Also he can’t be seen in public with any of his biwi, lest the other two might catch him red handed. But Shiv, determined to mess up his life even more, has a girlfriend as well, Deepika (Elli Avram). On the other hand, there's Tiger Bhai (Arbaaz Khan) and Mr Kothari (Manoj Joshi) who further wreak havoc in his life. Shiv's only confidante is Karan (Varun Sharma).

At the start of this month, I had mentioned how mindless comic capers haven't released off late. I didn't think then that just like Shiv getting three wives, audiences would get a chance to see three laugh riots, almost back to back - Welcome Back, Gujjubhai The Great (Gujarati) and now, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon. The first scene of the film itself makes it clear that this is a mindless film and that one is not expected to find logic. The manner in which Shiv gets into the mess is nicely shown, in the context of the film. The way he used to handle his triple life and make up stories is damn hilarious and the best part of the film. The mall sequence in the first half is damn funny and would be loved for sure. The film suddenly gets a bit emotional at the intermission point but it’s worth watching nevertheless. The fun continues in the second half but the film also starts dragging at this point. The film could have been shorter by at least 15-20 minutes. 2 songs - Jugni Peeke Tight Hai and Samandar – could have been done away with, although one can’t deny that Samandar is beautifully shot. The film picks up in the climax in the marriage scene. Again, the film turns emotional and it looks a bit sudden considering that most part of the film has been funny. But then, did the makers have any choice? The base of the film is emotional and it had to be exhibited well and hence the rona-dhona in the end is necessary. However, the very final scene once again brings the film back on track. In fact, the finale is quite unpredictable.



Performance wise, it’s Kapil Sharma obviously who takes the cake. The actor makes a confident debut and entertains a lot with his antiques. His stint on television had proved it well that he can be a great performer and in Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon, he confirms the same. He has the comic timing of Govinda and the charm of Salman Khan and both come out very well in the film. From the heroines, Manjari Fadnis leaves the maximum impact. She looks extremely charming and is a fine performer. An actor that deserves to be seen more! Simran Kaur Mundi gives a confident performance and raises laughs in the scenes with her maid. Elli Avram is sizzling and gives a good performance. However, her screen presence is limited. Sai Lokur leaves the least impact and somewhere gets overpowered by the other three heroines. But she too gives her hundred per cent. Arbaaz Khan has a great character and he portrays it beautifully. Varun Sharma has a superb comic timing and watch out when he explains his ‘science’! Jamie Lever (maid) is terrific. Manoj Joshi is fine and same goes for Sharat Saxena and Supriya Pathak.

Music is fine but not something that would be remembered for long. The song that works big time is Bam Bam. Salil Amrute’s background score is a bit loud but that’s fine for a film of this sort. Ashok Lokare’s art direction is quite unreal – the residences of Shiv seem very unconvincing. Anukalp Goswami’s story has all the ingredients of a great entertainer. But the problem is that this idea of having multiple wives is so unique and so rarely used (obviously), that one can’t help but draw parallels to similar films in this space. Hence, a comparison of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon with Sandwich and No Entry is inevitable. Screenplay (Anukalp Goswami, Dheeraj Sarna) is fine but could have been better in the second half. Dialogues are superb and succeed in tickling the funny bone. Abbas-Mustan’s direction is as always simple and they make sure that the film never gets complicated. They are known for their thrillers but in the past, they have exhibited their comic side in films like Baazigar, Khiladi, Baadshah, 36 China Town etc. Hence, it isn’t surprising that they have helmed a full-blown comedy film. However, they could do better. The film gets a bit repetitive after a point. Also, the 2 songs in the second half are unnecessary. Nevertheless, a nice change from their suspense thrillers and eagerly waiting for their next, like always!

Some of the best scenes:
1. Shiv gets married to Juhi, Simran and Anjali
2. All scenes of Tiger bhai
3. Shiv in the mall
4. The intermission point
5. The karwa chauth scene
6. Anjali’s birthday bash
7.  The family court sequence
8. The climax

On the whole, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon is a light-hearted funny entertainer that succeeds in raising laughs. Kapil Sharma, as expected, makes a confident debut and has a superb comic timing and charm. The film could have been shorter and sans 2 songs. Nevertheless, it’s surely worth a watch for Kapil Sharma lovers! Enjoy his adventures as he handles 3 wives, a girlfriend and a deaf brother-in-law don! (P.S.: Don’t miss the beginning)

My rating - *** out of 5!